The ongoing discovery of autism-associated genes is coinciding with an explosion in technologies for gene editing and an ever-improving capacity to deliver therapeutic genes to the brain. This convergence carries with it new hopes for unique genetic therapies for autism and other conditions with str…

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic leg that will allow amputees to swim without having to worry about switching to a waterproof prosthetic leg as they get in and out of a swimming pool. No other known prosthetic leg can seamlessly go from walking to swimming. The prosthetic leg, called the …

At first glance, the Rowheels Revolution 1.0 wheelchair looks like just another wheelchair, albeit a little slick. However, what its looks don’t tell you is that it is designed from scratch to provide greater comfort, extended mobility, and  reduces problems from shoulder, elbow, wrist injurie…

For people with physical disabilities, using a mouse or keyboard to interact with their devices can be a challenge. Yes, there are several accessories available that can make using computers easy but using those accessories also means that the users always need to have it with them. It can be a frus…

Nicola and Patrick Stumbles were excited to take their son Jack to the supermarket for quiet hour. But when they got there...Source: The Autism Site

The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine is conducting a research study that uses Family Peer Advocates to help improve the health and well-being of children with autism. YAI and Premier HealthCare have also partnered up with the research center to pr…

A new therapy program called Hoof Prints in the Sand services individuals with special needs ranging from ages 5 to 63. This animal based therapy program is aimed at using interactions with horses to help individuals gain not only physical skills like muscle definition, correct posture and…

Summer time can be full of excitement for children. Time away from school, vacationing, family events, and of course, summer camp! For parents of children with special needs it can be a challenge finding a local camp that is able to support yours child’s specific needs. There are a va…

 With all the new advances in technology some adults with disabilities are finding new ways to put them to use enabling them to gain independence and   begin living on their own. A new article details life outside of assisted living and group homes to a new 24-hour monitored inde…

https://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/10/speak-n-spell-for-the-ipad-generation/?scp=1&sq=Word%20Wizard&st=cse   The post Word Wizard App for iPad appeared first on Different Roads to Learning Blog. Source: Different Roads to Learning

 Do you know what we like about actor Kathy Kinney? She speaks out about empowerment… For women For people on the autism spectrum And as Mrs. P… She’s a literacy champion who inspires kids to have a love of reading through storytelling and creative writing. It’s that time of year for Mrs P’s ann…

Autism is more heritable than anorexia, alcohol dependence, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to an analysis of data from nearly 4.5 million people1. At 64 percent, its heritability is similar to that of schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar…

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The Art of Autism is posting personal stories of how people on the autism spectrum overcame bullying or abusive situations. By Christian D. Espicha According to the a survey by the National Autistic Society in the U.K. , half of autistic adults are abus…

There are several assisted care/ nursing homes around the world that specialize in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care – elderly people who suffer from these disorders are admitted to these places, and staff members provide them care regularly. However, the average nursing home we are aware of…