Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anton’s Right Here Center, for people with autism in St. Petersburg, Russia, was under pressure. It is one of the few places in the country that provides resources and educational support for teenagers and adults on the spectrum. “Until recently, we had no offi…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Anthony Harrison lives in the Washington, D.C., area and spends his days taking care of his cats, pursuing his varied interests, and, in his day job, progressing the field of human-robot interaction. Anthony works as a research psychologis…

Mice missing the autism gene NLGN3 have altered social behaviors and brain responses to the hormone oxytocin, according to a new study1. A drug that helps regulate protein production improves both traits in the animals. The compound belongs to a class of cancer treatments under development, called M…

The North Haven, CT chapter of ACEing Autism, a not for profit that specializes in providing fundamental tennis lessons to children on the Autism spectrum, is offering a six week tennis clinic this fall to its local youngsters, starting September 19. The ACEing Autism clinic invites anyone betwee…

Renting videos has been part of his daily routine since he was 13 years old. Source: The Autism Site

Conversations between an autistic and a typical person involve less smiling and more mismatched facial expressions than do interactions between two typical people, a new study suggests1. People engaged in conversation tend to unconsciously mimic each other’s behavior, which may help create and reinf…

Problems with the formation of DNA-filled droplets that control gene expression may contribute to Rett syndrome, a new study suggests1. Droplets routinely form throughout cells, akin to drops of oil in water, to compartmentalize molecules for various purposes, including the regulation of gene expres…

"I don't know who's having more fun with this, him or me?" said the racetrack creator.Source: The Autism Site

This is a momentous milestone in the history of human health, as well an achievement for the people and governments of Africa.Source: The Autism Site

The first week of college classes has begun. Yes, summer 2020 is truly over and what a strange, surreal experience this has been. In mid-March we converted all our services to working remote. We usually plan several outdoor adventures during the summer: whitewater rafting, kayaking, camping, and lon…

What happens when you can fully embrace and accept yourself? More importantly, what happens when you grow up having always been accepted for your neurodiversity? In Jonathan (Murphy) Cormur’s case, it means that you have the freedom to explore your talents and grow them into creative career as a voi…

Researchers have created the most comprehensive catalog to date of DNA regions that modify gene expression1,2. The encyclopedia — first released in 2007 and updated last month — is helping researchers uncover the functions of DNA segments between genes and their role in conditions such as autism. Ge…

An experimental drug prevents seizures and death in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that is related to autism, researchers reported 18 October 2019. The drug works by silencing a DNA segment called a ‘poison exon’ and is expected to enter clinical trials next year. If it …

"She was so happy to meet Juliet that she smiled brighter than I have ever seen, especially after learning that the loving puppy was in training to be her service dog."Source: The Autism Site