A new startup, WeWalk, which recently graduated from the Microsoft for Startups program, is making waves in the assistive technology world. WeWalk has invented a product by the same name that attaches to a regular white cane that not only detects obstacles for visually impaired people but also enha…

“She couldn’t have asked for help. She couldn’t have screamed. She just sat there and waited, wondering why she was buckled in, why no one was there."Source: The Autism Site

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A new 3D model of a human embryo reveals the biological processes that unfold in early development1. Scientists often study early development using lab-grown embryos, but these are imperfect facsimiles: They are typically 2D or made from animal stem cells. The new model recapitulates the shape, size…

“This means everything to me! I’m so thankful!"Source: The Autism Site

A new analysis challenges the idea that mutations in the sperm of older fathers account for higher rates of autism in their children1. Spontaneous, or ‘de novo,’ mutations are known to accumulate in sperm over time — leading some researchers to suggest that these mutations explain why men aged 50 or…

"She left me the words I needed to hear, that I think EVERY MOM needs to hear."Source: The Autism Site

Assessment is the cornerstone of creating appropriate and effective interventions. Two common assessments used for youngsters with autism are the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R) and the Verbal Behavior – Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). You’ve…

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Continuing their trend of making shoes that works for everyone, Nike just announced a  new shoe that’s easy to take on and off for people with disabilities. The Air Zoom UNVRS was created keeping in mind WNBA player Delle Donne for basketball games and someone  like her sister Lizzie, who has …

There’s no surprise when it’s said that bullying is a major problem among the school-aged children of the US. However, the very unfortunate part is that according to a new national survey, bullying is an increasingly big problem for kids with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.Source: The Autism Site

Problems with protein-filled parcels called exosomes contribute to Rett syndrome, a condition related to autism, a new study suggests1. Exosomes traverse the blood and deliver their cargo by fusing with cells. When the cells are neurons, this triggers the birth and maturation of neurons and their co…

Sleep is critical for children’s development and for proper maintenance of their brains. A majority of autistic children suffer from sleep disturbances, which may disrupt these crucial processes. Sleep problems in autistic people were initially thought to be a result of behavioral issues associated …

Lego sets are possibly the most fun construction toys that are enjoyed by both children and adults. Through these fun lego sets, children learn a lot about planning, communication (if they are building with others), and team work while working on their motor skills. However, lego sets are very visua…