This piece was originally posted on Dr. Greg Hanley’s website and has been shared with permission. Visit his website for more information as well as free resources on ABA for educators and parents: https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com This is today’s ABA when starting therapy with an a…

Black people with autism have historically been underrepresented in research, a problem compounded by the fact that there are relatively few Black scientists setting research priorities for the field. Spectrum spoke with three Black scientists about why they got into autism research, what keeps them…

When SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the current pandemic, first emerged in the United States last year, Cara Westmark couldn’t sleep. Westmark studies fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that often involves autism — and she couldn’t stop thinking about intriguing parallels she had n…

By Englebert Lau My name is Englebert, and I have a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome. I made the comics below to help explain how someone with Asperger’s Syndrome might think differently compared to a neurotypical person. I’d like to share my some of my personal coping mechanisms for Asperger’s Sy…

Tiffany's son, who has autism, needs to have constant nursing care because of his seizures. The post Mom Struggles to Find Housing for Autistic Teen Son After Residential Program Shuts Down appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Autistic Author Interview Dounia Stewart-McMeel Dounia Stewart-McMeel is a former tutor turned children’s author who wants kids to become science-lovers! Her first book, “Let’s Visit the Solar System,” is fun, informative and will most certainly help to make kids more curious about space and o…

Altering a protein linked to Rett syndrome so that it cannot bind to a particular type of DNA tag results in traits reminiscent of the syndrome, according to a new study in mice. The findings could help explain the syndrome’s delayed onset in people: Because the tag does not arise until after birth,…

Elena Coln is a 23 year old woman with Autism from Cape Cod who has a natural gift for crafting. During the pandemic, she added a bit of business savvy and started her own online business on Etsy selling beaded and crochet items. Elena initially started with lanyards but a suggestion from a thera…

Hello, and welcome to this week’s community newsletter! I’m your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, Spectrum’s engagement editor. First I want to remind you again about our Spectrum reader survey. We want to know what you think about our site and how we can make it even better. Participants have a chance to w…

In wrapping up our series for Black History Month, The Art of Autism board compiled a list of 24 Black Autistic People you may want to know about. 1. Anita Cameron Anita is one of the original disability rights activitists in the United States. She worked on the passage of the Americans with Disabi…

The fifth in a series of Art of Autism blog posts for Black History Month 2021 compiled by Keri Bowers. Featuring Civil War Historian Nils Skudra From conflicts to major wars, African American’s have fought in every single conflict in United States history. Promises of freedom and other benefits of…

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Blood levels of proteins associated with the autism-linked gene PTEN could influence the course of the condition, according to a new study. Tests measuring these molecules could also help clinicians diagnose autism and other neurological conditions, and chart their trajectories, the researchers say.…

A new machine-learning tool detects eye contact during recorded face-to-face interactions as accurately as expert observers can. The tool could help researchers and clinicians measure eye contact efficiently and objectively. Eye contact is key to social interactions, and a tendency to avoid it can b…