New versions of the DNA editor CRISPR enable scientists to turn off specific genes in rats, detect mutations in human tissue and delete segments of the genome. CRISPR rats: A new tool kit enables scientists to edit genes in specific types of rat neurons1. Rat models of autism are popular due to the …

This boy's mom is calling "Old Town Road" by Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil' Nas X a miracle for her son. Source: The Autism Site

Does this seem like it would be a problem for parents?Source: The Autism Site

Adults with autism tend to have a different set of psychiatric conditions than do those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study of more than 1 million people suggests1. Autism and ADHD often overlap and may share biological roots. The new findings may help clinicians spot the c…

When you see an Autistic Artist trying to support themselves and their passion – as with any Artist, Autistic or Neurotypical, please, strike up a conversation, ask questions, consider all the reasons and information put forward to you. By Margaux WoskThe opportunities for artists seem to be…

Anne Hollis was outraged, but her 6- and 7-year-old sons saw an opportunity to educate people about Down SyndromeSource: The Autism Site

“I was exhausted, embarrassed and very overwhelmed but you showed us so much love, understanding and support."Source: The Autism Site

Creating opportunities for interactions is key when working with any child, but it is especially important when working with children with autism. ABA often gets a bad rap for being staid or leaving a kid stuck at a table doing discrete trials for hours on end. In reality, it should be neither! Whil…

Jude Morrow has always loved books. When he was younger, he couldn’t speak or converse very well so he found his solitude and peace in reading. He still does! He works as a social worker who specializes in the care of older people. After a long day at work, he loves to unwind with a book. And now, J…

The Story Collider partnered with Spectrum for a storytelling event about experiences with autism. The event took place 2 May at the Centre Phi in Montreal, to coincide with the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research. The storytellers included autism scientists and medical p…

About half of boys and men with fragile X syndrome injure themselves by biting their hands or by other means — and many continue to do so for several years, a new study suggests1. They also persist in being aggressive toward others. Self-injury and aggression are uncommon among girls and women with …

This is so sad.Source: The Autism Site

Mr. McGavock is happy he decided to give Brandon a shot.Source: The Autism Site

Autism genes are old. Not just old — really old. They’re older than fish, older than insects and even older than ocean sponges. In fact, many autism genes are older than multicellular life itself. Aside from being extremely old, as my colleagues and I reported in our latest paper in April, these anc…