Jamie Brinco's service dog, Freddie, helps him feel comfortable in social situations.Source: The Autism Site

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A new line of female mice may enable researchers to test gene-based therapies for Rett syndrome, a condition related to autism1. Rett syndrome is characterized by a loss of skills around 1 year of age, seizures and intellectual disability. The condition stems from mutations in the MECP2 gene on the …

“Astronauts helped me learn more about our planet, how beautiful it is from space, how important it is to take care of it. One day my dream is to go to Space, to the Moon or to Mars,”  Hayden “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…” As astronaut Tim Peake blasted off on his journey to reach…

Among the many things a woman is supposed to avoid when pregnant are antidepressants, particularly a subtype of the drugs that some studies have linked to an increased risk of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Yet the evidence linking antidepressants to autism is thin. And untreat…

by W.E.Powers What is it? I see it in the eyes of those battling mental health issues. I see it as a wet, dim band of light cutting through the blues, browns, and greens of those impacted by autism. Sometimes it reflects a struggle against depression or PTSD. It is often a scoreboard worn on the fac…

The city said the mural violated the ordinance because it had "squigglies." Source: The Autism Site

 We loved this infographic and think it’s a great resource for any teacher heading back into a new school year!  This infographic was created by the American University’s School of Education. The post How To Manage And Prevent Bullying appeared first on Different Roads to Learni…

Who is Lucero Wiley? …and, why has she dedicated her upcoming Ironman 70.3 World Championship race to Conner Cummings, our Zoom Autism Magazine Ambassador and Editor-at-Large? First, you have to understand Lucero and her fierce determination to make ours a better world. She’s a first-generatio…

The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a study released 31 August. The rise is most pronounced in minority groups, suggesting that bette…

Two of the most reliable risk factors for autism are being male and being exposed to inflammation in the womb. At first glance, these may seem to be unrelated factors, but increasing evidence hints at a connection between them that involves microglia, immune cells in the brain. Microglia spring to a…

Autism, in these ancient wise cultures, is often called “The Shaman’s disease.” By Gonzalo Bénard Being autistic and shaman, I always found that they actually help and complement each other. In fact, in several ancient cultures, autistic people were seen as sacred and/or shamans … the sp…

"Good cops, not mean cops." Source: The Autism Site

The ability scientists have to manipulate genes has spawned new treatments for cancer and other illnesses. But it has also fostered an obsession with understanding the human body down to its most fundamental building blocks. This granular focus on molecules may at times blind us to the big picture, …