autism spectrum disorder
Inspirational quotes from famous people on the autism spectrum
Words of wisdom from H.P. Lovecraft, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dr. Temple Grandin, Hannah Gadsby and more.
Nerves that sense touch may play role in autism
This small-scale study may have uncovered a new link between the peripheral nerve system and autism.
Zebrafish give new insight to sound sensitivity in autism
These tiny fish are helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound.
Autistic people’s nerve cells differ before birth, new study finds
"Such studies will lead to a better understanding of brain development in both autistic and typical individuals."
How music therapy benefits the autistic brain
While the benefits of music therapy are well known, more in-depth research explores how music benefits children with autism.
What is neurodiversity?
Creating a better understanding by clearing up common misconceptions about the neurodiversity movement.
1 in 6 school children meet criteria for mental disorder diagnosis, according to CDC study
Symptoms of mental illness in children are often dismissed as "going through a phase."
Study: Autistic brains develop differently before birth
New research shows that neurons in autistic brains begin to developmentally diverge in early prenatal stages.
‘I hope he doesn’t feel too lonely’ — COVID-19 hits people with intellectual disabilities hard
Prior to COVID-19, 45% of people with intellectual disabilities reported feeling lonely.
Scientists teach birds new songs by implanting them with false memories
Groundbreaking neurological research on songbirds provides insight on human learned behavior and speech.
7 things everyone should know about autism
Autism is a widely misunderstood condition surrounded by falsehoods, half-truths, and cultural assumptions.
The risk of developing autism is 80% genetic, researchers now say
The study — which involved more than 2 million children — is the largest of its kind.
New research sheds light on a possible cause of autism: processed foods
The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.
Why Are So Many Musical Geniuses Asocial? A New Study Reveals an Interesting Link
Musical savants have “enhanced pitch discrimination” and “increased auditory perceptual capacity.” But why?