With fall now officially here, many communities have either already or are currently celebrating the fruit of the summer in county fairs across the country. This means delicious fair food, fun rides, and farmers showing off their prized produce and animals, like pigs, cows, and horses. In past articles, we’ve discussed at length the effectiveness…

As we review the major studies on autism each week, often it can be easy to focus solely on research into the cause and possible cure of autism. But autism research covers much more than that and this week we’re looking at two different studies; one that points to a new treatment method and another…

It might not be the first thing one might think about when pinpointing cultures and scenes that have proven to be continually accepting and forward-thinking in their attitudes about autism, but the world of both Broadway and theatres across the country have made great strides in the past few years to make the experience of…

In taking a look at some of the national stories related to autism in the past week, Dr. Harvey Karp puts forth his thoughts on the role of environmental factors in the development of autism and Australia reports an alarming rise in diagnoses of autism. Starting things down under, it is being reported that more…

Whether you’ve seen it described in in-depth articles in such publications as the New York Times, discussed in forums, or witnessed it first-hand, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the unique connection between children with autism and trains. This relationship was investigated a few years ago in an extensive Times article that profiled the…

In our surveys of the major studies and research efforts being conducted, we tend to look primarily at those efforts being held in the U.S. and in some European countries, primarily the UK. This has been for the very obvious reason that the rate of diagnosis in the highest in these countries and both governments…

In looking at the cultural impact of autism, one constant theme has been that individuals with autism display a unique relationship with creative expression. In looking at the science, it becomes clear that the autistic brain is a highly active organ, one that might be far more hypersensitive and creative than neurotypical brains. And this…

When reporting on scientific developments in researching the causes behind and possible cures for autism, we have tended to focus on three areas: genetics, neurology, and environmental factors. However a new study is pushing another biological factor into the spotlight: the role of hormones in the development of autism.   In this case it is…

In light of a recent glut of news stories taking a closer look at the ever-increasing diagnosis rates in children with autism, this week we’re going to survey some recent news stories that reflect how towns and cities throughout the country are taking steps forward to better represent and care for individuals in their communities.…