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  • Why science?

    Why science?
    Apr 28 2025
    With the International Society for Autism Research underway and a new wave of misunderstanding about scientific evidence in autism, it’s time to think about what is science, how is it conducted, and why does it take so long? Who benefits from science and how? This is just the start, but gives a quick overview of …

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    1 min
  • Microglia as a target for new interventions

    Microglia as a target for new interventions
    Apr 13 2025
    There is a cell in the brain called the microglia which has been traditionally overlooked as a target for therapies. New research supported by ASF and @FraxAresearch suggests that altering the function of microglia in the brain may help support the development of healthy and functional connections in the brain that may be impaired in …

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    36 min
  • Let’s talk about catatonia

    Let’s talk about catatonia
    Mar 31 2025
    Catatonia is a syndrome which includes immobility, stupor, and sometimes regression in psychiatric wellness or even ability to feed or take care of ones self. This syndrome is seen in autism about 10% of the time but is is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This may be because the symptoms are relatively rare or because catatonia …

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    46 min
  • Contextual Factors in Autism: What took us so long?

    Contextual Factors in Autism: What took us so long?
    Mar 14 2025
    Contextual factors, or external factors, are environmental influences and can impact not just a diagnosis but the life course of a person with autism and their families. A recent commentary by autism researchers around the world highlights the importance of these factors and provides resources on how they can be collected in a rigorous, but …

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    26 min
  • Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?

    Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?
    Feb 23 2025
    Today’s #ASFpodcast explains the potential and the unknowns behind folate, known as leucovorin when prescribe, for treating autism. CBSNews reported on a “miraculous” study using leucovorin that will need further research before it lives up to the type. However, it is an example of how different biological markers may direct what treatments work best in …

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    19 min
  • An Explanation of Some of the Recent Scientific Research Announcements

    An Explanation of Some of the Recent Scientific Research Announcements
    Feb 9 2025
    The past couple of weeks have been a flurry of decisions involving government funding for research and health and wellness services. It’s been difficult to understand their impact without understanding the process in which science is evaluated for funding and policies around support of universities where the research takes place. In this podcast, we will …

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    18 min
  • How IQ impacts the “will do” of skills: adaptive behaviors

    How IQ impacts the “will do” of skills: adaptive behaviors
    Jan 26 2025
    On this week’s podcast, Dr. Elaine Clarke from @RutgersU discusses the role of adaptive behavior. This refers to the wide range of skills that a person with autism can exhibit. Can they hold a conversation? Dress themselves? Prepare a meal? These sets of skills are strongly influenced by cognitive ability. Dr. Clarke will talk about …

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    32 min
  • Do Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation help people with autism? The latest science here.

    Do Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation help people with autism? The latest science here.
    Jan 13 2025
    Two therapies that are meant to alter brainwave activity, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation are receiving a lot of attention for potential efficacy in treating autism. They are non-invasive, which means treatment is provided on the scalp. While results vary, the overall evidence does not support these two interventions in helping …

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    12 min