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It’s of little secret that when it comes to research, treatment, support, and understanding that much of it has been focused upon children with autism. In an era where experts are able to diagnose autism in children of younger and younger ages, this has opened up a large arena in which experts and researchers can…

As we’ve continually discussed in this space, research into the cause and treatment of autism often falls into two camps: genetic versus environmental factors. While researchers continue to find new connections between one’s natural environment and its effect on autism, there continues to be study after study that highlights the role that genetics play in…

As we’ve discussed in this space before, much of the research related to autism has tended to focus on young boys and men with autism. One reason for this is simple statistics: autism is four to five times more likely to be diagnosed in boys than girls. And the numbers don’t lie, with 1 in…

A few weeks back, we covered the story of Owen Suskind, who after he was diagnosed with autism at the age of three all but disappeared from any kind of social interaction with his family and kids his age. Instead, he seemed to spend all of his time watching Disney movies. However, his parents soon…

Culture and social norms of any community or a country traditions can have long-reaching effects on everything from sexuality and socially acceptable behavior to how a community deals with handling individuals with autism. After all, while in a city like New York City there is a general attitude of tolerance and countless resources and groups…

As Autism Awareness Month continues on and numerous activists and communities around the world unite to raise awareness about autism, a number of interesting news stories have popped up in the past week, in part inspired by this month dedicated to better understanding the disorder. First up, in looking at recent breakthroughs in the realm…

As we turn the corner on the first quarter of the year, 2015 continues to be a banner year for autism breakthroughs, whether they be through research, legislation, or local activism. This week we look at promising neural research being conducted at Hofstra University, exciting bills being passed in Georgia and Minnesota, and how a…

April has a lot more to it than plenty of rain fall and Earth Day. The entire month is dedicated to autism awareness with April 2 designated as Autism Awareness Day—as recognized by the UN in 2007—when people, houses, and cars all don the color of blue to help increase awareness about this all-too common…