Category: Autism News

Junction function: In the hippocampus of mice, DYRK1A (green) dampens the activity of ABLIM3 (magenta), a protein that localizes to tight junctions (gray) between cells. Social difficulties and deficits in inhibitory signals across the hippocampus characterize mice lacking one copy of the autism-associated gene DYRK1A, a new study finds. Activating inhibitory neurons in this brain…

At Dogs for Better Lives, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. Our Autism Assistance Dog program has been a beacon of hope, offering support and companionship to children within the age range of 4 to 8 years old. To serve more families through this…

In today’s episode, we dive deep into a topic many parents grapple with: how to tell your child they have autism. Join me as I sit down with my incredible 15-year-old son, Emmett, who himself is autistic. He shares his profound insights and personal experience about being on the receiving end of this pivotal conversation.…

There has been growing interest in recent years in neurodiversity, which often refers to people with some form of autism spectrum disorder (‘ASD’ or ‘autism’ for short) or Asperger syndrome. It also covers other conditions such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and pathological demand avoidance, whereby the person’s brain functions in a different way…

Scientific adviser, International Society for Stem Cell Research Stem cells have proven to be powerful — and popular — tools for understanding human biology and conditions such as autism. But there is an urgent need for standardization and quality control, says a task force of scientists organized by the International Society for Stem Cell Research…

Taking Notes From Leaders At Habitat for Humanity: Great Retailers Learn to Evolve as the Market Around Them Continues to Progress! This week, my boss and I were given the unique opportunity to “Flip the Script” as we headed out to Austin Texas to become “first time exhibitors” at the Habitat for Humanity Large Store…

RED BANK, N.J. — Karen Fluharty exhaustively searched 40 places across the country where her son Ryan could go when he “fell off the services cliff,” as a young adult with autism. “None of them were a fit. They were either group home-like settings where individuals needed higher 1:1 support. Or located in neighborhoods that…

LiNC-IT works with 44 employers to help employees on the autism spectrum succeed at work, recognized as national model. RALEIGH: North Carolina’s employment program for early career autistic professionals, LiNC-IT, has achieved an important milestone, Governor Roy Cooper announced. Since the Governor launched the program in 2018, LiNC-IT has supported 100 individuals with autism spectrum…

If you’re a parent or guardian of children with autism, navigating through the vast material online can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. There are a multitude of websites tailored specifically to provide information and support to parents of children with autism. MUO VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…

Being an autism parent can be a challenge when you don’t have a community of support and understanding. We are in a different phase of life than many of our friends who want to support us, but don’t truly understand the joys, tribulations, extreme victories and moments of defeat. It can be a lonely journey,…