The first analysis of single cells from the brains of autistic people homes in on a group of neurons as central to autism1. These neurons are involved in communication between brain regions that mediate higher-order cognitive abilities, such as social and language skills. The study also reveals a po…

by Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra I trust like any neurotypical individual, people on the autism spectrum such as myself are also vulnerable to constant advertising campaigns which urge us to buy new products and services. The word “upgrade” seems to be a rather recent linguistic invention but it is…

Have you seen one of these??Source: The Autism Site

C.J. Hernandez takes pride in his precise fades, which are always on point.Source: The Autism Site

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The ability to learn from social experiences wanes by adulthood, a study in mice suggests — but the recreational drug ecstasy may bring it back1. The loss of this ability seems to stem from neurons within a reward hub in the brain, the study found. Similar changes might explain why some autistic peo…

“Students with special needs need to be looked at for their true personality, and not to be looked at for their disability.” Source: The Autism Site

Change can be difficult for people with autism. Planning ahead with virtual tours can help.Source: The Autism Site

One of the tenets of ABA is to provide evidence-based practice. The best way to help us do this is to keep up with the literature! Each month, Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA will select one journal article and provide discussion questions for professionals working within the ABA community. The following…

Mikhaela Ackerman is an autistic public speaker, writer, yoga instructor and advocate. She created a website to bring together a community of support for autistic people, their families and allies. Your blog: Edge of The Playground Your City, Country: North Carolina, United States Inspiration for Wr…

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Autism affects at least 2 percent of children in the United States — an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging for both the children and their parents or caregivers. What’s worse is that there are no drugs that treat the main traits of autism. That is in large part because we still don’t fully…

By Ron Sandison Curt Warner is a two-time All-American at Penn State, a 2009 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, and a former All-Pro running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. Ana Warner has dedicated her life to the care of her family and the study of autism spectrum disord…

“We started seeing Kitty always running over to him during breakdowns.”Source: The Autism Site