A range of presentations at Neuroscience 2022 tie atypical social behavior to trouble discriminating between odors in the animals. The post Mouse models help sniff out olfactory differences in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Work in fruit flies has helped Paul decode a neurodevelopmental syndrome in children caused by rare de novo variants in the gene PPFIA3. The post Tying PPFIA3 to autism: A quick take at SfN with Tuan Chao and Maimuna Paul appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The temporary easing of traits that a minority of autistic children are reported to show during or after a fever may stem from a rise in body temperature. The post New evidence hints at mechanisms for ‘fever effect’ in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

By Kaelynn Partlow Autism advocates talk a lot about how we need to “support” people on the spectrum. But when we say “autistic people need support” what does that actually mean? It means giving someone access to an item/activity/service/modification that eliminates or reduces the challenges that ar…

Scientists at Neuroscience 2022 share their highlights of the conference. The post Reactions from Neuroscience 2022 appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Rhythmic variations in the genes’ brain expression levels may help explain the sleep problems that often accompany the condition. The post Autism-linked genes clock daily oscillations appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

‘When I was driving at night the glare was unbearable. That problem’s gone. It’s been a saviour. I would say that the mask has given me my life back – not only can I see so much clearer, but it has enabled me to carry out my job safely again.” That quote is from Michelangelo Biasiucci, a 64…

A new atlas reveals how the structural shake-ups within a cell’s genome differ by cell type and brain region over time. The post Flexible genomic architecture undergoes major redesigns during cerebellum development appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

This week, neuroscientists weighed in on differing brain sizes, Project Vesuvius and a Neuropixels tool. The post Community Newsletter: Brain sizes; Project Vesuvius; head-turning Neuropixels tool appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

We understand when people are distressed. I can smell the endorphins. By John Testore I suffer for others and I’m always misunderstood for that. People think I want to always be in control. In fact it is my way of prioritizing. I know I’m good at prioritizing. I don’t like acting on inst…

The Art of Autism mourns the loss of Lois Curtis in November 2022. Lois Curtis was an African American artist with intellectual and developmental disabilities and schizophrenia. Curtis paved the way for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to get out of institutional settings and…

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 7 November. The post Spotted around the web: Microglia classification; singing to babies; Mastodon appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field. The post The new history of autism, part III appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

This month’s newsletter explores the pandemic’s effects on autism rates, trends in co-occurring mental health conditions, and the impact of intranasal oxytocin. The post Null and Noteworthy: COVID-19 conclusions; diagnosis duplication; oxytocin again appeared first on Spectrum | Autism R…