A new molecular tool enables researchers to create mosaic mutations in a mouse model and then accurately identify which cells are affected. Mosaic mutations — those that appear in only some of the body’s cells — contribute to about 4 percent of autism cases. The mutations that underlie Rett syndrome…

The Super Bowl Halftime show is famous for over the top set pieces and fireworks, with seamless transitions... The post Super Bowl Halftime Dancer with Autism Wants to Encourage Those with Disabilities to ‘Just Go For It’ appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Mutations in any of 10 autism-linked genes lead to the same overabundance of brain cells that develop into neurons, according to a new study of the mutations in frogs. The sex hormone estrogen lowers this excess, the researchers also found. Autism is linked to hundreds of genes, but how mutations in…

“Art is a conversation with life. To be an artist, one is necessarily engaged with the world. Both outer and inner worlds. Art does not happen in a vacuum.” by Angela Weddle compiled by Keri Bowers While celebrating Black History this month, it is important to keep in mind that history is continui…

For a vast amount of reasons, 2020 has been a difficult year for many families and individuals across... The post Mother of Daughter with Autism Opens a Gym for Children with Special Needs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

This month’s ASAT feature is from Chante Glick, MEd, BCBA, LBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like them on Facebook! R…

Some therapies use play and other activities to reinforce skills that autistic children often find challenging. Trials show these methods can change a child’s trajectory for the better, but the evidence base remains thin. To refine these early interventions, researchers are searching for their activ…

“He came into my second class of the day, and you could just see their faces just lit up.” The post Therapy Dog Wally Gets Straight A’s From Kids On His First Day Of School appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Together, we raised $630K, every cent of which is going directly to Feeding America and local food banks. The post See How These Food Banks Are Putting Your Feed Thy Neighbor Contributions to Good Use appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel It had been a long and tiring weekend. We’d had fun, but I was running on minimal sleep and hadn’t had enough to eat, so my blood sugar was a bit low. As we neared the end of the day, I thought I knew what was coming next, but suddenly and with…

Some neurons have distinct firing patterns when a person tries to infer what someone else is thinking, according to a new study. The cells may be central to ‘theory of mind,’ or the ability to understand and reason about what others think. Theory of mind is an essential part of social interactions, …

It's time to get students back into the classroom. But we can't do it safely until Congress takes this critical step. The post Ready For Kids To Get Back To School? Here’s How We Can Reopen Schools Safely appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

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The pandemic has caused a lot of us to hunker down and operate from our homes. Whether you are a student, teacher or an employee at an organization, it’s highly likely that you’ve had to use Zoom for your virtual meetings. This post shows you accessibility features in Zoom that will make attending v…