Two new methods allow scientists to swap single bases in DNA or RNA sequences. The methods could reveal the effects of single-letter mutations seen in people with autism. There are four DNA bases, or nucleotides: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C). RNA has uracil (U) instead of T…

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Lack of acceptance has disastrous consequences. Source: The Autism Site

Here are some more things parents wish they had known.Source: The Autism Site

Adults who have characteristics of autism are about three times as likely as their peers to not identify themselves as heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual, according to a new study1. The study is based on surveys of more than 47,000 adults in Sweden. It shows that about one out of five individuals …

By Ron Sandison Many of my greatest memories are holiday related – the Christmas of 1982 when Santa placed under our tree a stuffed prairie dog — Prairie Pup. My new special interest quickly became prairie dogs for the next eight years. Prairie Pup and I were inseparable until I began middle s…

This week we have an introduction to our newest book from one of the authors, Sam Blanco PHD, LBA, BCBA. ABA Tools of the Trade is available now!   From the beginning of my career, I have loved data collection. Not only does it help me track what interventions are working and how quickly my stu…

By Emma Dalmayne Eminem has disclosed in his song Wicked ways that he has Aspergers: Ever heard of Aspergers? It’s a rare condition It’s what you’re suffering from when you simply don’t care if it’s an 80 degree day And there’s no fricken air conditioning. In another song called Legacy h…

Anxiety exacerbates social communication problems in children with autism — and not the other way around, a new study suggests1. The results indicate that treating anxiety early on may ease communication problems later in life. Anxiety is common among people with autism2. The new study negates the p…

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Moose and Lali are nonverbal and live at home; Jess and Dan are more cognitively able and live independently. All four have autism. Together, these characters represent the broad spectrum of autism in the play “Uncommon Sense,” which premiered at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in New York …

By Anjanee While the holiday period can be an exciting and exhilarating time for many, for those with autism it can be a slightly more tricky terrain to navigate. The festive season brings additional expectations for those who have, or who care for someone who is on the Autism Spectrum, from Christm…

The Art of Autism had over 230 entries forthe Art AUCross America initiative! We decided to give four art sets away instead of one. Toys AUCross America is giving away 2 of the art sets and our board member Carly Fulgham has donated 2 art sets. It was a very difficult choice but here are the winners…