Academics are not always aware of the standards — both explicit and implicit — that are used to assess them for promotion. We explore these expectations and more in this month’s issue of the Spectrum Launch newsletter. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The most prevalent conditions include obesity, neurological disorders, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The map, by far the largest one of an entire brain to date, contains 130,000 neurons and 53 million synapses. SourceSource: Spectrum News

A look back at NeuroDev’s first year gathering genomic and phenotypic data in Kenya and South Africa and a study on an underlying cause of repetitive behaviors in fragile X model mice absorbed researchers’ attention on social media this week. That and more in this week’s Community …

Forza Motorsport, a thrilling racing simulation game set to launch on Xbox and PC on October 10 of this year, is taking a bold step towards accessibility by catering to blind and low vision gamers. Developed by Turn 10 Studios, the game features a groundbreaking Blind Driving Assists (BDA) system th…

Jump the Moon is a nonprofit art studio based in Cache Valley, Utah, founded by Michael Bingham. The studio’s main focus is on providing a creative space for Utah artists with disabilities. Michael, a former art teacher, was motivated to start the studio after realizing the potential of adapti…

This year’s Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 6 will take a new route, nearly twice as long as the previous one, and is designed to be more accessible. The parade will start at Davie and Denman streets, go down Beach Street, and then continue to Pacific Boulevard before ending at Concor…

The 4-year-old journal focuses on research that aims to improve the lives of autistic adults. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 31 July. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Being part of the Austin Adult Neurodiversity Group has been an enlightening experience for me, providing the opportunity to make connections with other neurodiverse adults and listen to their perspectives on various aspects of neurodiversity. By Nils Skudra Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pa…

The tool could help researchers study the neurobiology of natural behaviors, scientists say. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Patrick McGreevy and Troy Fry, Essential for Living Essential for Living was published in 2013 and is a result of the guidance of our professors, Ogden Lindsley, Don Baer, and Mont Wolf, and the many children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities and limited skill repertoires. While …

The director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Autism Center of Excellence talks about her new work investigating suicidality in autistic adults. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The newfound DNA-cutting enzyme, called Fanzor, can be programmed to edit the human genome and could prove easier to deliver to cells than current CRISPR tools. SourceSource: Spectrum News