Four police officers and one DART officer were killed in Dallas, Texas Thursday night during a peaceful Black Live Matter protest. The final tally lists seven other officers and two civilians wounded in the attack.Source: The Autism Site

Mutations in SHANK3, a leading autism candidate, cause mice to become solitary creatures rather than socialize with their peers. This is because SHANK3 wires the newborn mouse brain to seek social contact, suggests a new study1. SHANK3 is known to strengthen the connections between neurons, known as…

By Henny Kupferstein, M.A. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for autistics is based on Pavlov’s operant conditioning for dogs. In this video, you can see the lone dog waiting for permission to have fun. Watching this clip, I can almost hear the ABA kid saying, “Miss Ashley–what am I working for? Aft…

Update 7/14/2016 I’m collecting favorite quotes about autism from some of my favorite people. Please share your own in the comments and if I like it, I may add it to the list. 1. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” Dr. Stephen Shor…

Now he hopes to reach other young people with autism and toss a proverbial arm over their shoulders!Source: The Autism Site

During our daily routines, it can be easy to forget how beautiful so many simple moments in life can be.Source: The Autism Site

Parents, remember the excitement, joy and sheer terror we faced when we brought home our new little bundles from the hospital? No matter boy or girl, twins or more, the second you walk through the door you start to worry. WORRY, about everything! Is she breathing? Is he eating enough? One blanket, n…

A new version of the gene-editing tool CRISPR can target and cut RNA, the messenger molecule for DNA, according to a new study1. The tool could offer a versatile way to tinker with the expression of autism genes and observe the effects. The CRISPR-CAS9 system uses RNA guides to direct an enzyme call…

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Released less than a couple of weeks ago, Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm. It is all the rage these days, with young adults walking around out in the real world, with their phones out,  looking for Pokemon they can capture, battle, and train. In case you haven't heard of it yet, Pokemon…

This had to have taken some major guts. GO JAKE!Source: The Autism Site

The world of television comedy is becoming more diverse and accepting, and ABC is leading the charge with a new show called "Speechless," which focuses on the daily life of a family with a child who is nonverbal.Source: The Autism Site

Finding effective treatments for their children with autism is one of the most difficult challenges parents face. In this month’s ASAT feature, Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D and Lora Perry, MS, BCBA share insights about the many claims that are made about treatments for autism, and suggest some questions …

A neurological condition that blends the senses may be more prevalent in people on the spectrum. Learn more about this fascinating study!Source: The Autism Site