When Geraldine Bliss’ 6-year-old son Charles was diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, she joined the only family group dedicated to understanding the rare condition. Like many people with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, Charles, now 21, has intellectual disability, speech difficulties and autism. He a…

The aide wasn't even a part of the argument the student was having.Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntire Every month I strive to be braver than the month before. I had worried I might run out of ways to be brave but life seems to just keep throwing me more and more opportunities. My External and Internal Bravery I finally moved out of the family home I had been staying in and that …

A collection of rare genetic variants associated with autism and schizophrenia also increase a person’s odds of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the largest study to explore this link1. Researchers identified eight copy number variants (CNVs) — duplications or del…

MDA Avaz Reader, built in association with the Madras Dyslexia Association, is an app that helps and encourages children with Dyslexia to read independently by offering various features and techniques, and a clean, distraction free interface. A user can either take photos of a physical book and u…

A new technique allows researchers to transplant human microglia into mouse brains, a model that might shed light on the association between these cells and autism1. During development, these brain immune cells prune away extra synapses, or the connections between neurons. They also respond to patho…

Speaking about a recent federal advisory on marijuana, Jerome Adams, U.S. surgeon general, put a new spin on long-standing admonitions about the drug. “Marijuana has a unique impact on the developing brain. It can prime your brain for addiction to other substances,” Adams said at a Washington, D.C.,…

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The teen is nonverbal, so her parents didn't learn of the attack until weeks later.Source: The Autism Site

'The Doctors' weighed in on a new study that focuses on how screen time impacts the psychosocial development of children.Source: The Autism Site

Autistic people who carry mutations in a gene called PTEN have distinct behavioral, sensory, cognitive and motor problems, a new study suggests1. PTEN is known for its ties to cancer but is also strongly linked to autism. In one study, researchers found that 7 of 99 autistic people carry a mutation …

Toys that promote creativity and problem-solving are so important! Source: The Autism Site

Nothing hurts worse that when your own parents make snide comments or mean remarks about your parenting skills.Source: The Autism Site

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) on their website lists credentialed behavior analysts from 99 countries spanning across 6 continents. Behavior analysts and consumers of behavior analysis are now establishing footprints across the globe. Each of these countries comes with its own set …