A new screening technique enables researchers to test the effects of gene mutations on brain growth by using organoids — spheres of cultured brain cells. It could shed light on the role of autism-linked genes in brain development. To identify genes that control cell growth, scientists often introduc…

“For the first time, we have scientific research that shows how beneficial cats can be for families of children with ASD.” The post Scientists Find Adopting A Shelter Cat Can Help Kids With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo You often hear “buzz” words when talking about autism  and disabled communities. There are a myriad of terms, and I won’t pretend I know everything about all of them. One word I’d like to discuss is the term “caregiver.” A caregiver can fill a number of roles, but it mo…

Some social behaviors associated with autism are heritable, according to a new study. But the extent to which genes and the environment influence these behaviors changes as a child grows, the results show. The researchers examined toddlers’ so-called reciprocal social behavior, or the ability to eng…

By Kevin Degidon https://kevindegidonspectrumart.weebly.com Kevin is a versatile artist who works in various art forms including: • Acrylic painting • Book illustration • Sculpture • Interactive art • Installation artwork • Writing Source: The Art of Autism

Did you know that hearing aids were one of the first products to use 3D printing for mass production? 3D printing can really enable customers to get custom fitted hearing aids for themselves that are comfortable to wear. However, one prominent issue with hearing aids is that prolonged use can cause …

Studies show people with anorexia are more likely to be autistic. Experts believe the two disorders may have similar causes. The post Studies Investigate the Mysterious Link Between Anorexia and Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Roland Bühlmann About pinhole photography Pinhole photography is one of my favorite interests; the other is music. I play guitar and several other instruments and I record and produce my own music. I learned both special interests an an autodidactic. A third interest is reading books (criminal st…

The post Spotted around the web: Seeing circuits, a new “hitchhiker’s guide” and ‘gectosomes’ appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Autistic people are at an increased risk for intentional self-harm and death by suicide, but co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, schizophrenia and depression drive those behaviors, according to a new study. Autistic people with and without psychiatric conditions also have a heighten…

An analysis of genetic sequences from nearly 53,000 people with autism, developmental delay or intellectual disability has identified 98 genes with strong ties to neurodevelopmental conditions. Most of the DNA samples had been analyzed previously but yielded no clues about the origins of the partici…

By Kris McElroy The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year while also being one of the most difficult for me. I love the decorations, music, and lights of the holiday season, but I struggle with sensory overload, crowds, and the social expectations and requirements of holiday gatheri…

It looks like part of the tree, but it may actually be hundreds of tiny insects. The post Homeowners Warned Of Small Brown Masses That Could Actually Be A Sack Of Insect Eggs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntire My journey from Massachusetts to North Carolina this past weekend was quite an adventure of allowing grace at each turn. Shortly before the move I fainted into the arms of my chiropractor. Sounds romantic? Not so much. He discovered that one of the reasons for my randomly som…