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Using different types of sensory issues for good

Posted May 9, 2016

Most people with autism have some sort of sensory issue. This week, researchers at University of Wisconsin and University of North Carolina create...

Genomic Imprinting and Environmental Exposures

Posted May 5, 2016

In the 3rd Environmental Epigenetics Webinar co-organized by Autism Science Foundation, the Escher Fund for Autism and Autism Speaks, Dr. Christopher...

What came first? Impaired social behaviors or something else that changes social behavior?

Posted May 2, 2016

This week is a more philosophical, ideological discussion of the origins of social behaviors inspired by review articles written by Mayada Elsabbagh...

Having autism is challenging, but being a minority with autism is extra challenging

Posted April 25, 2016

The recent prevalence numbers for autism were stable from 2014 at 1 in 68. However, a disparity in prevalence still exists for those of hispanic or...

What you missed at the ASF 3rd annual Day of Learning

Posted April 18, 2016

If you couldn't make it to the ASF Day of Learning last week, this week's podcast provides a 10 minute summary. Not the same as being there, but it...