ReBokeh, an assistive technology startup, has partnered with Johns Hopkins University’s Disability Health Research Center (JHDHRC) to create Low Vision Connect, a digital community platform. The collaboration between ReBokeh and JHDHRC aims to improve the lives of individuals with low vision b…

By: Nicole Gorden, M.S., BCBA, LBA During the summer break, parents and providers of children with autism may seek guidance on effective strategies to keep them engaged and occupied during this time. Fortunately, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) research provides valuable insights and evidence-bas…

A speech-language pathologist by training, Wetherby has spent more than four decades developing tools to help identify and treat autism early; now her work has taken on a more personal sense of urgency. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently announced the establishment of a new position called the chief IT accessibility officer through an executive order during a reception commemorating Disability Pride Month. The order, Executive Order No. 614, serves three main purposes: creating the access…

With the help of a generous benefactor, autism research in Australia is gathering critical mass. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The mutation increases the activity of an autism-linked protein and leads to social difficulties and other behavior differences in mice. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Researchers discussed a study of the integrated stress response in fragile X syndrome and a new how-to guide for quantitative bioimaging — plus more in this week’s Community Newsletter. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Welcome, crossword enthusiasts, to a brain-boosting Sunday puzzle that’s all about the incredible world of assistive technology and accessibility! Get ready to embark on a linguistic adventure where letters and words come together to celebrate innovation, inclusion, and the power of human inge…

San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, along with other community organizations, are urging state regulators to approve Waymo’s permit for its 24/7 self-driving car service. These organizations argue that autonomous vehicles are safer and provide more accessibili…

Children with congenital heart disease have an increased likelihood of autism. Why? SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 17 July. SourceSource: Spectrum News

A new technique used to create see-through rodents can help scientists analyze how the nervous system interacts with other body systems. SourceSource: Spectrum News

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, and Executive Director David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s f…

The inhibitory cells misfire and contribute to social difficulties in mice that model the syndrome. SourceSource: Spectrum News