A shift in astrocyte secretions may explain the atypical firing patterns of neurons derived from people with fragile X syndrome. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The retracted studies mar hope for the drug’s use in depression. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Heavy metal band Metallica released 72 Seasons, its eleventh album last month. Besides being a commercial success and getting raving reviews for its music, the band is also getting huge praises for making ASL videos for each of the songs on the album. Metallica collaborated with Deaf Professional…

This week we’re highlighting social-media chatter from the INSAR 2023 meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. SourceSource: Spectrum News

by Emily Steinbach The restaurant biz is never easy, especially when you’re a waitress with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The atmosphere is generally chaotic and plenty of harsh customers can make things feel much more difficult. For those who are on the Autism Spectrum, working in the food …

A growing proportion of researchers has reached such “super principal investigator” status, but the distribution is not even across demographic groups. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Compared with their non-autistic peers, young autistic girls have a thicker cortex that thins more quickly with age. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Autistic children taking the drug showed improvements in some behaviors but not in their social skills. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 1 May. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The largest analysis of human samples to date, plus work in mice and zebrafish, detail the gene KMT5B’s role in brain development. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The Northeastern University psychology professor’s website offers a wealth of resources about how to navigate an academic career. SourceSource: Spectrum News

by Daniel Antonsson As a 43 year old Autistic male, I can honestly say that I have experienced both the highs and the lows of living with Autism. The super focus that I have for my special interests can move mountains and there is almost no limit to how much time I can invest. Thinking, talking, stu…

In 2010 HBO’s biopic Temple Grandin won five Emmys. Claire Danes won for Best Actress for her portrayal of Grandin. By Nils Skudra Among the autism-themed films that I have seen, one of the most outstanding biographical depictions is the 2010 HBO film Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as t…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Token economies are structured reinforcement systems used with people across many different populations. They can be particularly useful for reinforcing behaviors and skills in children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. A token economy works simi…