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2021 ASD Research review!

Trends in autism research 2021 | Spectrum | Autism Research News As 2021 comes to a close, Spectrum recaps some of the biggest trends in autism science this year: studies of s*x differences, noncoding regions of the genome and points of convergence, as well as efforts to improve screening and participatory research.

Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants A UC Davis Health study suggests that unusual visual inspection of objects may precede the development of the social symptoms characteristic of autism syndrome disorder.

So important and well done Aubyn Stahmer!

It’s time to close the research to practice gap in autism: The need for implementation science - Brian A Boyd, Aubyn C Stahmer, Samuel L Odom, Anna Wallisch, Maya Matheis, 2021 If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box.

So fascinating!

Birdsong-related DNA sequences tied to autism-linked genes | Spectrum | Autism Research News Genes that appear to play a role in some birds' ability to learn songs are frequently mutated in autistic people.

“The guidance is part of a set of suggestions for the field to improve autistic people’s medical care and clinical research on the condition. Other recommendations include a shift toward personalized medicine; adapting services for low- and middle-income countries; and prioritizing funding for research projects that can immediately enhance the lives of autistic people.”

First-of-its-kind commission defines 'profound autism,' issues recommendations | Spectrum | Autism Research News Use of the term ‘profound autism’ is among the recommendations made by a panel of autism researchers, clinicians, autistic adults and parents of autistic people.

U.S. autism prevalence inches upward as racial gaps close | Spectrum | Autism Research News Autism prevalence in the United States rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018, up from 1 in 54 in 2016.

We are hiring! Looking for caring and enthusiastic Behavior Therapists.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2361700691

Wonderful inservice today with Sharon Jakubecy on mindfulness followed by a presentation on Instructional Control given by our very own BCBAs! So wonderful to see our ABAcus family all “together”. 💜

Our awesome ABAcus family celebrating the holidays zoom style!

Excited to be back in our magical office space at the Oas Center!

Something to feel good about! 💙

Malls across U.S. opening early so kids with autism can visit Santa in a calmer environment During the busy holiday shopping season, malls can get crowded and loud – and to some kids, that can be overwhelming. So, two organizations are teaming up to make visiting Santa at the mall a more pleasant experience.

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time's 2019 Person of the Year The 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden is the magazine's youngest choice to be named Person of the Year.

For Some Children With Autism, Dance Is a Form of Expression Researchers are studying how movement helps children with special needs improve social communication and motor skills.

Insurance plans in all 50 states are now required to cover autism treatment.

Autism Insurance Coverage Now Required In All 50 States After officials in the last holdout state enacted a new rule, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have mandates that require some level of insurance coverage for the treatment of autism.

Halloween gets more inclusive!

More of this! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium The new space is for fans with autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and other conditions who may require a calm, quiet place at times during games in what can be a loud and overwhelming stadium.

Why we teach through play as a medium.

‘Yes She Can’ Organization Empowers Teen Girls on the Autism Spectrum with Job Skills How one nonprofit is leading efforts to promote inclusive employment opportunities.

Amazon Removes More Books Peddling Autism 'Cures' For the second time this year, online retail giant Amazon says it has pulled multiple books from its site that claim to offer cures for autism and other conditions.

A must-see!

Spectrum: A Story of the Mind | IPTV Presents A documentary about autism and sensory perception.

Autism's Quiet Heroes: The Siblings By Melissa Collins-Porter For this year’s autism awareness month, I’d like to honor and celebrate the siblings. They love their brothers or sisters fiercely, yet quietly endure being dragged to therapists’ offices and doctor appointments, become basically ABA-certified by the time they’re 12...

This April, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Sesame Street is expanding Julia's role and introducing her family to fans.

Sesame Street' introduces Julia's family, new resources for Autism Awareness Month Julia became the first muppet with autism on the show when she debuted in 2017.

Interesting article on gender bias in diagnosing autism. Similar effects are seen in multiple other disorders affecting children.

Autism symptoms in girls often overlooked Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls and parents and advocates are pushing for others to recognize the symptoms as Autism Awareness month kicks off.

Study: Prenatal Vitamins Can Lower Chances Of Autism Researchers say if you have one child with autism, your next child is about 13 times more likely to develop the disorder, but this new study is giving those families hope.

A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don't Cause Autism A study of more than 600,000 Danish children finds no evidence of any link between autism and the vaccine that protects against mumps, measles and rubella.

A great read to start off this post-Oscar Monday.

Meet the artists with autism creating effects for Oscar-nominated films “Black Panther” and “Green Book” are a couple of movies that will be front and center at the 91st annual Academy Awards. Neither of the films would look as spectacular as they do without the creative minds at one studio for artists with autism called “Exceptional Minds.” NBC’s Joe Frye...

Woman is 1st Openly Autistic Person to Practice Law in Fla. At 3, Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism and doctors thought she may never be able to work a minimum wage job or live on her own. Last month, she became the first openly autistic person to be admitted to...

What the placenta could reveal about autism Understanding the interactions between the placenta and the uterine lining could explain how maternal immune activation leads to autism.