Women who take acetaminophen early in pregnancy may increase their risk of having a child with language delay — but only if the child is a girl, a new study suggests1. Experts warn that the findings are preliminary, however, and far from having clinical value. Acetaminophen, commonly marketed as Tyl…

An algorithm combs through genetic data to identify variants involved in autism and four other brain conditions1. The method expands on an older approach called transmission and de novo association (TADA), which combines information about inherited and spontaneous mutations to identify risk genes. L…

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By Ron Sandison An interview with life coach and student mentor Caitlin Smith 1. How old were your when you were diagnosed with Asperger’s? I was officially diagnosed with Asperger’s when I was fifteen when my parents finally decided to take me to get evaluated after years of struggle, anxiety, and…

"Parents are told: 'Forget your child, grieve for your child and accept the fact that they will be put in an institution'."Source: The Autism Site

by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Sharing and cooperative play are among the most difficult skills for children to learn, whether or not they have a diagnosed disability. Why is sharing so hard? Because it necessarily involves giving something up, and usually it’s something highly preferred that is…

Nearly half of adults with autism live with a family member and about one in five is unemployed, according to a new analysis1. Only 5 percent have ever been married. The findings suggest that many middle-aged adults with autism have little independence. The work echoes a study from last year that fo…

The bipartisan budget deal that passed the U.S. Congress this week includes enough health policy changes to keep reporters and analysts busy for months. In addition to renewing funding for community health centers for two more years, the bill extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Prog…

This is the worst flu season we've had in years. Do you know how to protect yourself and your family?Source: The Autism Site

They are still different, not less.Source: The Autism Site

“I’m unique. I’m a geek.” That is our self-acceptance mantra here at Geek Club Books. We embrace our differences and celebrate who we are. Our geekiness and love of pop-culture is what connects us to each other. Many of us enjoy attending conventions where we can immerse ourselves in our favorite fa…

Our autism anchors, Raphael Bernier and James Mancini, describe the similarities and differences between autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Social problems are at the core of autism. These also accompany ADHD, but they arise for different reasons. Early treatment is helpful …

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San Diego-based intuitive artist Jeremy Sicile-Kira is a synesthete – he sees emotion in color. In this blog he shares his New Year dreams and paintings. By Jeremy Sicile-Kira Truly greatly I love making new year paintings, like people like making resolutions: dearly it is a chance for new begin…