The study followed males of various ages for several years to see how their brain structures changed over time. The post Study Shows Brain Structures Grow Differently in Boys and Men with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Siem’s behaviors perplexed his parents. The 4-year-old Dutch boy seemed impossible to interact with. He rarely talked, made eye contact or paid attention to other people. He appeared happiest when he was left undisturbed for hours on end. Siem lived by routines: He would kick and scream whenever som…

By Gretchen McIntire Physically I have never been able to run. Well, not well anyhow. But emotionally I’ve been a runner most of my life it seems. I just couldn’t see it until now. I’ve moved around a lot in my life but didn’t see that as running away from anything. But I was. I was running away …

Sam Golden never set out to develop machine-learning software that analyzes mouse behavior. But when he launched his lab in January 2019 to study the neurobiology of aggression, he and his tech-savvy postdoctoral fellow were quick to agree on what they didn’t want to do. “We just looked at each othe…

“The tables have turned I am now the stud that wrestlers are afraid to face on the mat.” Caiden Hooks By Ron Sandison Caiden Hooks finds motivation to overcome every challenge by his favorite Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Multi-talented Caiden qualified for the …

Jason Barnes took a liking for drumming when he was a little boy – banging on whatever he could get his hands on as soon as he started listening to music! However, in 2012, when he was 22, a work accident caused his right hand to be amputated. This, in theory, meant that Jason couldn’t play dr…

Eddie hopes to make his online course a requirement for people going through cosmetology or barber school. The post Barber Creates Online Training Course to Help Cosmetologists Work with People with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

One of the first steps in breaking down barriers between different groups of people is understanding how certain... The post Barber Develops Online Program To Teach Other Hairdressers How Best To Work With Clients With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Hello, and welcome to this week’s Community Newsletter! I’m your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, Spectrum’s engagement editor. First up this week, we’re focusing on two papers in Stem Cells Translational Medicine that have garnered some attention online. The first, “Ethical issues concerning a pay-to-parti…

Rudy's mom explained that they were on his favorite walk when he began to have a meltdown. That's when a stranger walked up and did the most incredible thing. The post Stranger Lays On The Ground To Help Boy With Autism Calm Down During A Meltdown appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The…

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About one-third of the HNRNP gene family’s 33 members may be associated with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, according to a new study. Of those 12 genes, 7 have not previously been linked with any neurodevelopmental condition. The human genome contains numerous genes that developed …

For years, public cries for police reform have echoed across the nation. More recently, sparked by the killing... The post Utah Police Will Be Trained For Autism Interactions Under New Law appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Clara Moreau didn’t know what she was getting into when her graduate adviser, Sébastien Jacquemont, asked her to write a summary of brain structure and activity differences in autism She assumed she would comb through piles of neuroimaging research papers and report back on a few common results. But…