This interview article was originally published on the Neurodiversity Press Blog and has been republished with permission. Michael John Carley: Elaine, tell me about your son,…
Autism Blog
What is autism and causes?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop.
A Review of the Netflix Series Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the South Korean series about a brilliant, newly minted autistic lawyer, was among the most watched non-English shows on Netflix during 2022….
5 Considerations for Supporting Children with Autism and Special Needs in Early Education Programs
Recommended learning strategies for early childhood education and special education are sometimes in conflict. By focusing on students’ personal interests and curiosity, individual needs, realistic development goals, and skill level educators can support the needs of all students in their classrooms.
6 Water Activities For Children With Special Needs |
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. Every child should have the opportunity to play and have fun, including…
Having Eyes on Me – Mitchell’s Life with Autism
Writing this blog has been an amazing experience and I have gotten a lot of positive attention. I am thankful people are reading it. I…
Autism Eye – Community services: the answer to long-term hospital detention
Care boards and councils must be pressed to provide community services so people with autism and learning disabilities avoid long-term hospital detentions. That’s the view…
‘Mind-blowing’ study upends conventional wisdom on oxytocin | Spectrum
Huddle up: Oxytocin signaling may not be responsible for prairie voles’ strong social bonds, including their proclivity for staying close to their mates. Image…
Someone Asked Me When I Accepted Autism – Finding Cooper’s Voice
Someone asked me the other day when I accepted autism. The mom asking was early into her autism journey and honestly wondering when the moment…
Better Care Better Jobs Act
A release from Senator Bob Casey: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell…
Spotted around the web: Birth cohort research; DNA methylation; medical marijuana
Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 23 January. The post Spotted around the web: Birth cohort research; DNA methylation;…