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Short sequence: About 70 percent of men with fragile X syndrome express the FMR1 gene in their blood cells, albeit a truncated version. everythingpossible / Adobe Stock Most people with fragile X syndrome express the gene FMR1, which is mutated in the syndrome, a new study shows. The findings are at odds with the prevailing…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts millions of people worldwide, often manifesting unique sensory sensitivities and processing issues. Sensory activities for autism can play a pivotal role in helping individuals on the spectrum to manage these sensitivities, build essential skills, and enhance their daily lives. In this blog post, we’ll delve into sensory activities specially designed…

I’m currently renovating my studio and instead of taking this week off, I wanted to share a really inspiring interview I did with Nikki White on my Spcial Needs Ohio podcast. Nikki White is from Raising Raymie on Instagram and Facebook. Nikki is here to talk about her autism parenting journey, and share what life…

Anna, who lives in Lowell, was last seen between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday near East Merrimack Street in the Belvidere neighborhood, according to a statement from the Lowell Police Department. She is 4 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs about 70 pounds, officials said. Anna is on the autism spectrum and is non-verbal,…

Null result: The number of excitatory synapses (red, green) in the hippocampus remains unchanged in mice missing all three neuroligins (right) compared with controls (left). Deleting sticky molecules called neuroligins from astrocytes in mice has no effect on the cells’ shape or on synapse formation, a new preprint claims. The findings are at odds with…

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Wildwood Crest’s newest dining destination has a mission to not only serve up delicious treats, but to also provide a welcoming destination for families of children with autism and other disabilities. Owners Aimee and Karl Famiano drew inspiration from their own family’s experiences when they opened Brandon’s Pancake House and Ice…

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A 13-year-old boy with autism has been living in the emergency department of a Colorado hospital for weeks after being abandoned there by his father, the Denver Post reported Friday. The boy was brought to UCHealth’s Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, June 6 on an “M1” and was abandoned by his father, the Longmont…

People Diagnosed with Autism Late in Life Need Acceptance Source: AlexLMX/Shutterstock Being diagnosed with autism as an adult is becoming more and more common as prevalence rates have increased. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now estimates that one in every 44 adults has autism. My private practice diagnoses hundreds of autistic adults each year.…

More than 100 families of children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are suing companies that market acetaminophen, the pain reliever in Tylenol and an array of other medications. Tylenol-maker Johnson & Johnson, as well as major retailers that use acetaminophen in their store-brand products, knew about research linking prenatal use of acetaminophen to…