Autism and other disorders can make it really difficult to deal with change, even small ones.Source: The Autism Site

Holidays can be challenging for everyone in the family. Your to-do lists get longer, your routines are switched around, and all the little stresses can be especially difficult for your child with autism. Here are a few tips to ease the difficulties related to Halloween. For Preschool & Elemen…

Mutations in the gene CSDE1 lead to a constellation of developmental delays and conditions, including autism, according to a new study. CSDE1 encodes a protein that binds to and regulates messenger RNA, the intermediary between DNA and protein. Little is known about the gene’s exact function, but pr…

The National Autistic Society created a video that simulates the experience using virtual reality.Source: The Autism Site

Eventually, he started a band with two of his friends, who are also autistic.Source: The Autism Site

A 3-year-old California girl with autism was overwhelmed during a class presentation when a firefighter took notice and stepped in to comfort her.Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo Another Halloween is fast approaching and it brings me to the kind an evening I faced with trepidation as a child of the 1970’s and ‘80’s. Before cell phones, social media and selfies, we dressed up like goblins and ghosts and our parents took pictures with cameras with film that too…

Special diets that eliminate certain foods or contain added supplements have minimal impact on autism traits, according to a review of data from 27 clinical trials1. Many families with autistic children ask their doctors about these interventions, believing they can help improve autism traits such a…

The room offers a quiet retreat from the park for guests with sensory issues.Source: The Autism Site

"For a child who came in P4 (7 to 8 years old) and wouldn't really talk, wouldn't really read out in class, to stand and perform in front of an audience is amazing. It takes a lot of effort on Kaylee's part."Source: The Autism Site

Researchers unveiled a reversible new technique for labeling active neurons in freely moving animals. The method enables scientists to monitor the neural activity of a single animal over multiple trials and in response to a variety of stimuli and conditions. “This allows you to mark an active ensemb…

Researchers have developed a method for sequencing the genome of an intact single cell, revealing its spatial arrangement within the nucleus. Single-cell sequencing has been around for several years, but it typically requires researchers to break cells apart to get at the genome — and breaks up the …

An experimental drug tamps down the expression of MECP2, the gene that’s duplicated in an autism-related condition, and restores typical behavior in mice. The findings suggest that the therapy might also work for children with MECP2 duplication syndrome, which is characterized by autism, movement pr…

Mapping brain activity in one person doing multiple tasks creates a more accurate picture of the brain than averaging the brain activity of multiple people doing a single task. Researchers presented the unpublished findings yesterday at the 2019 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Chicago, Il…