Fran Díaz, the founder of Autofabricantes, has embarked on a mission to transform the prosthetics industry, with a particular focus on improving the lives of children who require prosthetic devices. He recognized a glaring issue in the industry before starting his venture: prosthetic devices were of…

After 10 years of work, Neurona may have the data to quiet its skeptics. But its ongoing clinical trial will be the ultimate test. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Going forward, the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology plans to gather at “non-discriminatory sites,” following the passage of Florida laws targeting LGBTQ+ people and reproductive rights. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Piper Hughes Whatever is your special interest, if it makes you feel safe, if it brings you joy and comfort, and if it is not harming you or others, please wear it with pride. I was once best friends with Madonna. Well, no, not really. Please don’t call her to verify my claim. That would be a tad…

Reposted with permission from BlueSprig Helping your child transition to a school sleep schedule can be a rewarding and empowering experience for parents of children on the autism spectrum. While it may initially seem challenging to adjust to the structured routine of the school year, especially …

The mutations disrupt protein translation as well as the cell’s skeleton, according to a new study. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The approach, which combines CRISPR with single-cell analyses of organoids, suggests that intermediate progenitor cells are especially vulnerable to mutations associated with autism. SourceSource: Spectrum News

At the opening night of the 2023 Elevate Festival, TD Bank Group made a significant announcement, unveiling the TD Accessibility Adapter, a free accessibility Chrome plug-in. Available to users in both Canada and the United States, this innovative tool empowers individuals to personalize their onlin…

The leader of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute talks about what drew him into the autism field, and his departure from — and return to — the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 25 September. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Increasing or reducing the levels of the UBE3A gene, which is associated with autism and autism-related syndromes, results in altered patterns of synaptic pruning — a process that snips away brain cell connections. SourceSource: Spectrum News

This month’s Going on Trial newsletter explores how eye tracking might be used beyond helping with diagnosis, among other drug development news. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Cory Morrison Background As someone who was diagnosed autistic at 3 and a half years old, I struggled a great deal like many of us on the spectrum have. Growing up, I felt like I didn’t have many strengths. I always needed extra help in school, I struggled to get along with many of my peers, and …

Reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers What are the four functions of behavior?  In the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) field, it is believed that there is always an underlying reason for all behavior. Our behavior serves a purpose, even though it may not always be clear.…