A new blood test can identify within seven hours whether a person carries the genetic mutation underlying fragile X syndrome. It is the first commercial diagnostic test for fragile X syndrome, one of the most common genetic causes of autism; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing…

"Hunger in America is growing at a rapid pace."Source: The Autism Site

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering autism researchers who are coping with the coronavirus pandemic flexibility with their grant applications, budgets and progress reports. NIH grantees will generally be permitted to submit materials late and rearrange budgets to account for the…

While every parent has to deal with the sudden change in their child's schooling right now (some while also juggling full-time jobs), parents of children with autism are taking on even more.Source: The Autism Site

Matthew's mom requested one or two emergency vehicles for a "mini-parade," but Detective Gorman rallied nearly 30.Source: The Autism Site

Areas of the brain involved in processing vision are more weakly connected to those that process sensory information in autistic children than in controls, according to a new study1. In some autistic children, this underconnectivity tracks with fewer impairments in social behaviors. The team focused…

During this Coronavirus distress, wearing face masks has become imperative. Initially, it was only for healthcare workers and doctors but now everyone is being encouraged to cover their faces when they go out. For deaf and hard of hearing people, this can prove to be a roadblock in communication bec…

Individuals with mutations in a gene called TRIO may have a range of conditions, including varying degrees of intellectual disability and anomalous head size, a new study has found1. The expression of those traits depends on where in the gene the mutation lies. The work fills the gap between clinica…

Compiled by Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Compiled byMaithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-DAssociation for Science in Autism Treatment “You can’t always control what g…

A short, widely used screening survey for autism called the Autism Spectrum Quotient – 10 items (AQ-10) may not be reliable for measuring traits of the condition in the general population, according to a study of more than 6,500 adults1. The test, a 10-item questionnaire that was adapted from …

Dear Families of ASD Children and Friends,  We usually celebrate Autism Awareness in the month of April, but this year during the unprecedented pandemic our families are facing the challenge to provide supports for their ASD children.  Whether it’s continuing their school programs at ho…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Haley Moss was diagnosed as autistic when she was a small child, but she grew up with the love and support of her family who focused on her strengths and treated any difference as an asset. She grew up knowing that she could do anything sh…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Dr. Lamar Hardwick is a leader in his community, both in his role as lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in Georgia and by being a positive force in the other parts of his life. He is very open about being autistic, for the purposes of educat…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Christa Holmans is a bold and dynamic advocate for autistic people and neurodiversity. To help accommodate her own needs, she lives in an RV while also working remotely in a full-time leadership position on top of her advocacy work. She…