In this episode of “Spectrum Stories,” Jacob Brogan talks to researchers who worry that families are spending large amounts of money on an unproven therapy for autism. Read the related article here. The post Spectrum Stories: Doubts cloud Son-Rise Program for autism appeared first on Sp…

Mutations in MECP2, the gene mutated in Rett syndrome, alter the proportions and activity of sensory neurons, a new study in rats suggests1. The findings may help explain why people with Rett syndrome are unusually sensitive to pressure and cold, but insensitive to heat. “It seems like it is a mixed…

A mother of a newly-diagnosed toddler with autism asked Reddit users for tips on how to make her child feel valued. Here’s what they had to say. Source: The Autism Site

In 2011, he'd been voted Florida's best school resource officer of the year.Source: The Autism Site

    Back to school is an exciting time for students and teachers, but those with learning differences might find it stressful to start a new school year with new faces, rules, and expectations.  Fortunately, there are behavioral support strategies that can help to smooth the way for a fun…

Is self-care as an autistic important? Listen to what Living Positively Autistic columnist, Becca Lory, has to say about the why you must make it a priority. By Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS Here are the highlights of Becca’s video: What is self-care? In health care: it is any necessary human regulat…

Men and women both transmit an increasing number of new mutations to their children as they age, according to a study published today in Nature1. The finding is based on an analysis of whole genomes from nearly 5,000 people. The increase in these ‘de novo’ mutations may explain why older parents are…

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Being a successful museum visitor is a skill to be learned, like riding a horse or climbing a mountain. By Julie Blair M.N.S. CCC-SLP Museums are designed to delight and inspire.  They are the repositories of our culture.  They present our past and our future.  They connect us with pa…

It's the little things that make a big difference.Source: The Autism Site

Kelly Muzio gives her clients a spectacular view while she trims their locks!Source: The Autism Site

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing the way it approves medicines known as ‘orphan drugs’ after revelations that drugmakers may be abusing a law intended to help people with rare diseases. In a blog post on 12 September, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he wants …

Honey bees lead intricate social lives: They care for the colony’s young and team up to protect their home, for example. But some bees don’t have ‘hive mind;’ they fail to respond to social cues, such as the arrival of new larvae or trespassing bees. The genetic profiles of these bees are similar to…

“I realized that parents are caring for their children 24 hours a day, but who is caring for them?” LisaMarie Bernardo, CLC Ron Sandison interviews Life Coach LisaMarie Bernardo who is the mom of a son on the autism spectrum. What has been your greatest challenge as a mom of a child…