A text-predicting chatbot parses text from conversations in a way that parallels brain-activity patterns associated with speech production and comprehension. SourceSource: Spectrum News

by Joel Ashton-Fogle Waiting Room 1 Arriving in a state. Heart racing. Bracing self and pacing, chasing, facing wait with weight Afraid of light. Afraid of sound. Each breath exploding, foreboding Eroding ground Concrete ejection seat Might hurl me into obsolete. Confiscation, condemnation, Where is…

The approach provides an “off-the-shelf” way for researchers to compare oxytocin function across species, the team says. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Judy Heumann passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 75. Throughout the disability community, she has left an enduring legacy as a passionate advocate of disability rights who played an influential role in the development and passage of critical pieces of disability legislation. By Nils Skudra A…

By Dr. Stephanny Freeman and Kristen Hayashida, BCBA Super Parents!  We know you used your Executive Function (EF) powers to prepare for summer!  For most of us, this process started as early as February with camp sign-ups, enrichment programs, juggling schedules and the time-off of others, exten…

The journal’s decision comes two years after Spectrum covered backlash from researchers over the study. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, has revealed a new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs throughout a flight. This concept seamlessly and stylishly converts to and from a traditional airplane seat, with a built-in seat that f…

A renowned researcher’s eye for detail has given her a second career and a new following. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 5 June. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The finding underscores a need for adult autism diagnostic services. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The results lend support for clinical trials of arbaclofen in people with an autism-linked condition, the researchers say. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Becoming a professional speaker takes hard work, confidence, and practice. By Ron Sandison In April for Autism Acceptance Month, I spoke to 3,500 students and staff. During the past 7 years, I have spoken to over 250,000 people and I have presented everywhere from Israel to Madagascar. I speak at ov…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Dr. Karen Parenti, MS, PsyD CEO/Executive Director, and Heather Rothman, BS, LBS, Director of Day Services, Special Friends Foundation. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s fre…

Researchers share advice about how they find connection and gain visibility via online platforms. SourceSource: Spectrum News