Autism symptoms not explained by impaired attention

Two aspects of attention — reorienting focus and attending to social information — do not seem to account for the …read more

Brain biology tied to social reorientation during entry to adolescence

A specific region of the brain is in play when children consider their identity and social status as they transition ...read more

Jess Wilson: When My Daughter Saw The Music

Would we be giddy with delight if she could make us a fortune counting cards? I suppose. But that's not ...read more

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen: ‘Green News Report’ – June 18, 2013

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReportFACEBOOK: Green News ReportThe 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher ...read more

Women abused as children more likely to have children with autism

Women who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse as children are more likely to have a child with autism than ...read more

Autism gene stunts neurons, but growth can be restored

A new study reports that mutation of a gene associated with some autism forms in humans can hinder the proper ...read more

Previously unstudied gene is essential for normal nerve development

Our ability to detect heat, touch, tickling and other sensations depends on our sensory nerves. Now, for the first time, ...read more

Difficulty in recognizing faces in autism linked to performance in a group of neurons

Neuroscientists have discovered a brain anomaly that explains why some people diagnosed with autism cannot easily recognize faces -- a ...read more

Zac Browser is the first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with variants of autism spectrum disorders

Zac Browser is a totally free software package. It is the first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with variants of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, ...

Best Sensory and Fidget Toys For Autism and SPD

The best sensory and fidget toys for autism, SPD, ADD, ADHD, etc. Here are some of Abbie's favorite sensory toys to play with.Here are some customer reviews to the ...

The Surprising Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Individuals with Autism Syndromes

Weighted blankets are a popular therapeutic tool that can benefit individuals with autism syndromes. These blankets are designed to have extra weight, which can provide a sense of deep pressure ...

Brain biology tied to social reorientation during entry

Jess Wilson: When My Daughter Saw The

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen: ‘Green News

Women abused as children more likely to have

Autism gene stunts neurons, but growth can be

Previously unstudied gene is essential for normal nerve

Difficulty in recognizing faces in autism linked to

Zac Browser is the first Internet browser

Best Sensory and Fidget Toys For Autism and

The Surprising Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Individuals