Backpack Routine Visual Learning Set: 6 Steps to Help Your Child Build Independence
Teach your child the backpack routine with this 6-step visual learning set. Help build independence with clear, child-friendly steps for packing a backpack.
Study Finds Social Stimuli Alone Can Boost Joint Attention in Children with Autism
A recent study shows that contingent social stimuli alone, such as smiles and praise, can increase joint attention behaviors in children with autism, offering a practical intervention approach.
Supporting Autistic Doctors in Early Medical Careers: New Framework Proposed
A new study highlights the challenges autistic doctors face transitioning from medical school to clinical training and proposes the SUPPORT framework to enhance inclusion and well-being.
Sylvia Fogel Leads New Directions in U.S. Autism Research Strategy
Sylvia Fogel, chair of the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, is guiding new research priorities in U.S. autism studies, focusing on vaccines, regression, and neuroimmune factors.
Leaving the Playground
Leaving the playground can be tough for young children, especially autistic children. Learn why it’s hard and how to support your child with practical strategies for smoother transitions.
Human Brain Organoids Thrive in Mouse Cortex, Offering New Insights into Brain Development
Human brain organoids transplanted into mouse cortex show promising growth, offering new avenues to study brain development and disorders like autism.
Handling Mistakes During Play
Learn how to help your child handle mistakes during play with 4 clear social skills that build confidence, kindness, and communication. Practical tips for parents included.
Ritualistic Behaviors in Autistic Children May Signal Later Internalizing Challenges, Study Finds
A longitudinal study suggests that ritualistic behaviors in autistic children may predict later internalizing symptoms like anxiety, highlighting the importance of early monitoring.
Exploring the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Insights from a New Special Issue
A new Special Issue explores how gut microbes influence brain chemistry, development, and neurological disorders, highlighting key mechanisms and future research directions.
Challenges and Strategies in Managing Type 1 Diabetes Among Neurodiverse Children and Adolescents
A study exploring how neurodiverse children and young people manage Type 1 diabetes reveals unique challenges and the important role of family support and diabetes technologies.