by Daniel Antonsson There is so much good to say about recycling. First of all, it is a crucial part if we want this world to continue to be beautiful. When we hand over this world to the next generation, it is not fair to let them face a planet in such a degenerated state that it is beyond rescue. …

By: Nicole Gorden, M.S., BCBA, LBA As a black behavior analyst, I have personally witnessed how culture and diversity profoundly impact the effectiveness of treatment for children with autism. It is crucial for us, as professionals, to recognize the role of culture and be conscious of our own bia…

An autistic person and the mother of an autistic child explore partnership in the autism community. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Get ready to unlock your knowledge of assistive technology and accessibility with our thrilling crossword puzzle! Dive into a world where technology empowers, inclusion reigns supreme, and everyone has a chance to shine. From accessible gaming and Special Olympics, these clues will challenge your wi…

Xbox is committed to making gaming accessible to everyone, including the 429 million players with disabilities. They celebrated this commitment by partnering with Special Olympics in a tournament called “Gaming for Inclusion.” This event aimed to showcase the power of inclusion through g…

Morgan’s Wonderland, an inclusive park in San Antonio, TX, is set to undergo its largest expansion ever, with four new attractions and upgrades throughout the park. This $6 million expansion will be ready for the 2024 season. The park has welcomed 2.7 million guests from all over the world and…

Google is introducing a range of new accessibility features and updates to improve daily tasks for people with disabilities, including identifying disabled-owned businesses, enhancing screen reader capabilities, offering accessible walking routes, providing wheelchair-accessible information, and cus…

Sarah Sunny, a 27-year-old lawyer from India, recently made history by becoming the first deaf lawyer to argue a case in the country’s Supreme Court. Her journey began in the city of Bengaluru, where she faced initial challenges in lower courts due to a lack of sign language interpreters. Howe…

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 16 October. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Data sleuths have flagged apparent errors in the study, which was led by neuroscientist Thomas Südhof. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Nearly two-thirds of the article’s references appear to not exist. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Cory Morrison Background Ironically, in 2005, around the same time I discovered my perfect pitch ability (as I talked about in my first article), I also developed a special interest that I still have to this day (18 long years! The age people graduate from high school). This special interest is t…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, and Lindsay Bly, MS, CCC-SLP, Melmark. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like …

The tool — called “MouseGoggles” — could provide rodents with an improved virtual experience in the lab, at a lower cost than current techniques. SourceSource: Spectrum News