Researchers took to social media this week to discuss the mechanisms behind hypersensitivity in autism and share their favorite neuroscience-focused podcasts. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 12 June. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The findings may explain why the average age at diagnosis has plateaued at 4 years old. SourceSource: Spectrum News

A text-predicting chatbot parses text from conversations in a way that parallels brain-activity patterns associated with speech production and comprehension. SourceSource: Spectrum News

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The approach provides an “off-the-shelf” way for researchers to compare oxytocin function across species, the team says. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Judy Heumann passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 75. Throughout the disability community, she has left an enduring legacy as a passionate advocate of disability rights who played an influential role in the development and passage of critical pieces of disability legislation. By Nils Skudra A…

By Dr. Stephanny Freeman and Kristen Hayashida, BCBA Super Parents!  We know you used your Executive Function (EF) powers to prepare for summer!  For most of us, this process started as early as February with camp sign-ups, enrichment programs, juggling schedules and the time-off of others, exten…

The journal’s decision comes two years after Spectrum covered backlash from researchers over the study. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, has revealed a new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs throughout a flight. This concept seamlessly and stylishly converts to and from a traditional airplane seat, with a built-in seat that f…

A renowned researcher’s eye for detail has given her a second career and a new following. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 5 June. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The finding underscores a need for adult autism diagnostic services. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The results lend support for clinical trials of arbaclofen in people with an autism-linked condition, the researchers say. SourceSource: Spectrum News