Category Archives: Research

Autistic Teen Garners Nobel Prize Consideration for Work In Quantum Physics

An autistic teenager and masters student is being considered for a Nobel Prize for his research in Quantum Physics. 14-year-old Jacob Barnett attributes his academic trajectory to his ASD diagnosis and subsequent lack of understanding in his education system, which forced him to think divergently like the great scientific theorists to date. Continue reading

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New Findings That Autistics See Motion Twice As Fast, Related To Sensory Experience

New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience this April demonstrates how children with autism spectrum disorder perceive motion at twice the rate of typically developing children, suggesting that perception of motion may be responsible for autism symptoms such as painful sensitivity to noise and bright lights, as well as social, behavioral deficits. Continue reading

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New Research Shows RoundUp® Among Causes of ASD, ADHD, GI Disorders, & More–Safe Produce Tips For Parents!

A new research study published in the journal Entropy this April examines the long-term health effects of the popular herbicide Roundup®, a product of Monsanto, finding significant associations with a variety of conditions “associated with the western diet” including Autism Spectrum Disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, ADHD, and other developmental malformations. Continue reading

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New Research Suggests Girls With ASD Need Different Treatment Approach Than Boys

Interesting new research for parents of daughters presented today at the International Meeting for Autism Research confirms that ASD manifests diversely between genders, presenting a game-changer for education, therapy, and other treatment practices. Continue reading

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Possible Association Between Ultrasounds & Autism

Investigative journalist and author of The Business of Baby writes an expose on the institutional practices influencing pregnancy, childbirth, and infant nurturing, revealing corporate interest and dissemination of misinformation and posing the question: Could ultrasounds be affecting autism? Continue reading

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Virtual Reality: Can Video Games Teach Social Skills?

A study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders reveals a distinction between uses of technology for autistics and typically developing children, suggesting further development of recreational technology tailored to develop social skills. Continue reading

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Air Pollution Affects Autism: Solutions & Success Stories

A research study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives this March found a direct correlation between Autism Spectrum Disorders and exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic. One mother tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and reversal, summarizing strategies to decrease toxic exposure. Continue reading

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Pediatric Neurologist Studies How Environment Affects Autism (And All of US)

Researchers have not yet identified the cause of autism, and while many are focused on discovering a genetic origin, the parallel increase in exposure to toxins and diagnoses of developmental disorders encourages further exploration of the relationship between environment and the brain. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Martha Herbert aims to identify the continual affects of exposure to toxins and when autism happens.
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Special Education Expert Presents Music Education Strategies & Strengths

Special education expert Stephen Shore Ed. D. held a workshop on music education for children on the autism spectrum at Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices this Tuesday. Dr. Shore is on the autism spectrum himself and has dedicated his life’s work to both inclusion and specialization in education, with music as a medium and motivation. Continue reading

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Upcoming Round Table Discussion: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: New Clinical Treatments, Policy and Research Perspectives

Spectrum Neuroscience and Treatment Institute and ask Stefanie (mental health consultant) are excited for the upcoming Round Table Discussion entitled Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: New Clinical Treatments, Policy and Research Perspectives. Speakers will discuss the new developments and current research in … Continue reading

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