Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report


Latest Episodes

The Transcription Factor Song
June 23, 2024

Very rarely are scientists able to look at single genes within the brains of people across neuropsychiatric disorders and understand how the genes in each of these cells influence expression of protei

Father of mine
June 17, 2024

In recognition of Fathers Day on the 16th, todays podcast includes the latest research on fathers. Fathers may often be the secondary caregiver but should hardly be dismissed as inconsequential. F

We need more psychiatrists with expertise in autism
June 10, 2024

General psychiatrists are trained deal with a range of psychiatric issues in a variety of areas, but very few have experience helping families of children and adults with autism. This is training that

Biology of profound and non-profound autism
June 02, 2024

Scientists have spent a lot of time trying to understand the biology of autism, unfortunately in the past, scientific studies had everyone with autism lumped together in one group and there are so man

Are Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions controversial?
May 20, 2024

While NDBIs are generally considered beneficial, they still face controversies do they actually work and does that translate to an improved quality of life for the family? This weeks #ASF podcast i

Rest in Power Jim Simons
May 12, 2024

A legend in the autism community passed away on Friday. Todays podcast focuses on the many talents of Dr. James (Jim) Simons, one of the founders of the Simons Foundation that has spent more than $50

What happens to premature infants as they get older?
May 06, 2024

As health care and outcomes for very premature infants has improved, scientists are able to track their longer term behavioral development, and that includes risk of developmental disorders like autis

Research for the end of Autism Action Month
April 28, 2024

In honor of the last week of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, we review two new scientific findings that call for more awareness and action, and less acceptance of the status quo. First: sex differe

Machine Learning in Autism, Explained
April 22, 2024

Thank you to Dennis Wall from Stanford University for explaining what Machine Learning is, how its related to Artificial Intelligence (todays four buzz words) and how these new technologies are help

Autism Self-Diagnosis Tools
April 15, 2024

Autistic individuals are turning to self-diagnosis to explain their autism features, sometimes based on better awareness, sometimes based on what they see on social media. But how accurate are these a

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