Category: Autism News

Safe strategy: Mice injected with a dual-virus prime editor show no detectable changes in liver histology (right column) compared with control mice (left column). New ‘prime editing’ CRISPR-based tools supply gains in delivery and safety, and can even flag their own potential mistakes, according to a spate of recent studies. As such, they might be…

Fri Jun 23, 2023 – 7:25 pm EDT EVERGREEN, Colorado (LifeSiteNews) — A health clinic that works with autistic children and other special needs kids hosted a “Drag Story Hour” earlier this year featuring book readings and “performances by five drag artists,” The Daily Signal reported. In a Tuesday exclusive report, The Daily Signal cited…

Summary: A new study provides novel insights into the relationship between the human microbiome and autism. Using an innovative computational approach, researchers reanalyzed previous data sets, finding a unique microbial signature in autistic individuals that could help distinguish them from neurotypical individuals. This study not only sheds light on the puzzling biological roots of autism…

content warning: discussions of ableist violence against children and filicide. For much of history, humans have projected our fears onto the monsters that inhabit our stories. And there’s one monster in particular associated with fears around neurodivergent and autism: the changeling. Many Celtic, Germanic, and Norse myths tell of children being kidnapped by fairies or…

Our lawyers are handling baby food autism lawsuits for families who have a child that has autism as a result of baby foods that contain toxic heavy metals. Our law firm handles these toxic baby food lawsuits in all 50 states. This page gives you an update on these suits in March 2023 and offers…

When I reflect on my journey as a parent of two boys on the spectrum, I appreciate that learning about how they relate to the world has enriched my life. What also comes to mind is an image of a rollercoaster, a metaphor for the redefining of expectations that has been the heart of this…

As awareness of autism—particularly in women—has gone up, it has become increasingly common for individuals to receive an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Many of these people are in long-term romantic relationships and marriages at the time of their diagnosis. If you are the partner of someone who was recently diagnosed with autism, the right type…

Women on the Spectrum with Hilary Horrey According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact, communicate and behave. One in 36 children are diagnosed with ASD every year, and there are about 5.4 million adults with ASD. Symptoms…

Living a healthier lifestyle means getting more exercise, but it isn’t always easy to know where to start. Walking into a gym full of experienced members and complicated equipment can be unsettling, but don’t let it put you off. Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you are committed to improving your health, you won’t stay a…

Are You Wondering If Autism Is A Disorder? According to DSM-5 and many specialists, Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts communication, social interactions, and behavior. Also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism encompasses various symptoms with differing severity levels. But is Level 1 Autism (formerly Aspergers ) considered a disorder too? Level…