by Daniel Antonsson During my 45 year old life I have never experienced any conflicts with any other country and this is just a fraction of the time that Sweden has managed to stay away from any armed battle. The last war in which the nation of Sweden participated, as a state, was fought against nei…

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is breaking new ground in accessibility with its “A Quiet Place” themed haunted house. For the first time, the attraction incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) to create an authentic experience that reflects the deaf community. This in…

Tian discusses protein function and structure, and the historic city in China where she was born. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Nicole Rust describes her career-changing literary journey of joy, free will and the evolution of a field. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Nils Skudra Recently I had the opportunity to watch The World’s Fastest Indian, a 2005 biographical sports drama starring Anthony Hopkins in the role of Burt Munro, an eccentric speed bike racer from Invercargill, New Zealand, who set multiple land speed records for motorcycles with engines less…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Shira Karpel, MEd, BCBA and Shayna Gaunt, MA, BCBA, How to ABA. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like them on&nb…

By Robert Schmus In this madcap crazy rat race we call life; I think the world is starting to be aware of what burnout is. However, we autistics experience burnout in a different way. This is simply known as autistic burnout and it is not simple for us. Autistic burnout is the result from chronic st…

By Ron Sandison Rain Man was the first glimpses most people had of autism and Sue Ann and I hope to take the next step and let people know that each person with autism is unique and not to stereotype us. Bella Zoe Martinez, Writer/Actress of Once More, Like Rain Man Actress Bella Zoe Martinez and f…

Dancing Dreams is a nonprofit program that provides dance opportunities for children and teens with physical and medical challenges. The program began when pediatric physical therapist Joann Ferrara was inspired by a 4-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy who wished to be a dancer. Moved by the girl…

Few institutions have mechanisms for the type of long-term positions that would best benefit the science. SourceSource: Spectrum News

by John Testore Medication is a very divisive topic. Implications include religious beliefs, medical ethics, to mention the fact. It is the igniting topic of unhealthy debates between Med-free, New Age Medicine, Spiritual Healing, Traditional Western Medicine s advocates. I obviously support Wester…

This statistical error is common in systems neuroscience. Fortunately, straightforward methods can help you prevent it. SourceSource: Spectrum News

In Shanghai, a unique event called “BassBath” is creating a rare but powerful space where deaf and hearing music lovers come together. Despite recent efforts in China to enhance inclusivity in education and daily life, nightlife and entertainment events tailored to deaf people remain scarce. The “Ba…

By Sarah Kupferschmidt, MA, BCBA. Reposted from the Different Roads Archives I am passionate about empowering children with special needs and their families with skills and knowledge that they can use to improve their quality of life. This is why I am super excited to be sharing tips and str…