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The largest-yet attempt to characterize the global diversity of the human microbiome — the population of microbes that live in our bodies — has found 4,930 species, 77 percent of which were previously unknown1. Nearly half of all children with autism have at least one digestive issue, which may be a…

Register for the next Spectrum roundtable, which will feature an expert debate on why some autistic women may mask, or ‘camouflage,’ their autism traits. The post Roundtable: Camouflaging in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The brains of autistic children show few differences from those of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or even of controls. The results come from two large studies with scans from nearly 450 children1,2. However, one of the studies found that children with autism and those…

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…

Heightened sensory perception in toddlers with autism predicts sleep problems at around age 7, according to a new study1. The findings suggest that sensory sensitivities interfere with sleep in children with autism. They also hint that adjusting for these sensitivities — by minimizing background lig…

"I said, 'Ryan, did you call 911?'" recalled Ryan's dad, "and he said 'Yes.' I said, 'Why?' And he said, 'Teddy bear rescue.'" Source: The Autism Site

Many individuals with autism have hearing problems. In fact, Leo Kanner included this trait in his original description of autism. The type and severity of these problems vary: Some autistic people are hypersensitive to sound, such that a doorbell can trigger intense fear or panic; others have diffi…

The program will cost Will and Nevena Dundas about $90,000 per year.Source: The Autism Site

20-year-old Dylan was in bed awake next to the sleeping woman, who was supposed to be supervising him.Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen Leary One of the things I’ve struggled with over the years is how to trust people with my future. But what’s even braver is trusting myself with my own future. Can you relate? Are you someone who asks for advice frequently even when your instincts have an answer? Unlike for some, it’s e…

Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families. Host Ben Kuebrich tells their stories. Read the related articles here. The post Spectrum Stories: The benefits of genetic testing in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism…

Motor problems in autistic infants parallel those in infants with other developmental conditions, according to research based on hundreds of children1. The findings dash the hopes of scientists hoping to find signature delays associated with autism that would help them diagnose the condition early. …

In order to encourage people, especially students at schools to develop 3D printed assistive technology solutions, PrintLab, a UK based 3D printing curriculum and global distributor has just released a free course that will allow anyone to solve real world problems for people with disabilities. A ma…