Because men change diapers, too!Source: The Autism Site

Patterns of brain activity in people with autism are unusually consistent over seconds — and even years, two new studies suggest1,2. One study shows that patterns of connectivity remain stable in autistic adolescents, whereas they tend to change and specialize in controls. The other study found that…

A new technique reveals how mutations on the X chromosome, including those associated with Rett syndrome, alter the function of various types of brain cells1. The findings could shed light on the biological pathways underlying Rett syndrome, a condition related to autism that is seen primarily in gi…

A combination of chemical cocktails has created mice that are — yes — virtually invisible. And new imaging technology reveals the mice’s underlying nerves and lymphatic system in unprecedented detail. The reaction when researchers debuted the images today at the 2018 Society for Neuroscience annual …

This is so cool.Source: The Autism Site

When Toni and Jim Hoy adopted their son Daniel through the foster-care system, he was an affectionate toddler. They did not plan to give him back to the state of Illinois, ever. “Danny was this cute, lovable little blond-haired, blue-eyed baby,” Jim says. Toni recalls times Daniel would reach over, …

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“Everything in this whole building makes me feel like I have traveled to the future.” Ninja Camper Microsoft will be conducting a 5 day boot camp during the week of August 12, 2019 at its headquarters in Redmond, WA for current 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students with disabilities …

A dad shares what he's observed in his three sons with ASD.Source: The Autism Site

She fostered 120 children. One of those kids saved her life in return.Source: The Autism Site

Toddlers with strong language skills continue to outperform their peers as they grow up, whereas those with poor skills tend to lag behind, according to a large study that tracked language development over 15 years1. The study includes children with autism. The study also indicates that language is …

Buzz has been obsessed with tattoos since he was a child and has wanted a tattoo of Tommy from "The Rugrats" for five years.Source: The Autism Site

The sensory pod comes as one solution to a multitude of sensory issues brought up by students in an 18-month study.Source: The Autism Site

I love token systems and use them frequently with my clients. Sometimes I use Velcro stars or stickers, or the Token Towers (which are great because you can hear the token going in the plastic tube.) It’s easy to vary the token system to fit the interests and age of a client I am working with. Howev…