New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn't prevent further exploration, even if it reduces performance.
President Donald Trump is tapping newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead a commission charged with addressing autism and other "health burdens." The post Trump Establishes Commission...
Backed by $1 million in funding, a tech entrepreneur is establishing a workforce academy to train people with autism to repair cellphones and other electronics so they can become financially independent. The post Father Creating Career...
Despite concerns about his history promoting a debunked link between autism and vaccines, a key U.S. Senate panel advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to become the nation's health secretary. The post Autism Takes Center Stage As...
Research shows that atypical reactions to light in a child's pupils are an indicator of autism. Now a manufacturer is aiming to bring a device that detects this to clinics across the country. The post Device May Be Headed To Market That...
While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these 'associations' can otherwise be explained by factors such as...
Under questioning from multiple lawmakers at his Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dodged demands that he concede there is no link between vaccines and autism. The post HHS Nominee RFK Jr. Declines To Reject...
Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers have now developed a 3D-printed 'brain-like environment' where neurons grow similarly to a real...
Robert F Kennedy Jr avoided answering a question from the independent senator Bernie Sanders about whether he still believes vaccines cause autism despite extensive scientific evidence to the contrary. Speaking at a confirmation hearing...
A reader with an autistic son responds to letters about Axel Rudakubana, while Peter Lowe suggests ways of restricting the sale and lethality of knives I was relieved to read some letters ( 28 January ) about issues which haven’t been...
One of the world's richest men says that he may be neurodivergent and would likely be diagnosed with autism if he were a child today. The post Bill Gates Suggests He Would Be Diagnosed With Autism If He Were A Child Now appeared first on...
For generations, autism and other cognitive disorders have largely been neglected when it comes to interior design, but that's gradually beginning to change. The post Inclusive Design Trend Begins To Emerge appeared first on Disability...
The nation's largest autism advocacy group is shuttering part of its organization. The post Autism Speaks Shrinks Its Footprint appeared first on Disability Scoop .
The sound artist Ruby Colley, whose brother is non-speaking, has created a touching reminder that people can express themselves in other ways I have long thought that each family has its own unique dialect. A panoply of words, references...
Richard Adams reports on the Send funding cliff edge affecting children and their development Violet in north London is six years old and loves butterflies and moths. She’s autistic with speech and language difficulties and even before...
The studio offers small classes with individualized instruction for those with different needs — including many who are nonspeaking — and accommodations for sound, visual and other sensitivities. The post Dance Studio Focuses On...
The historian offers a look at the making of modern Britain. Plus, Ella Maisy Purvis is an autistic criminal-evidence cataloguer in Patience. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC Two Movies that bite back against convention....
New estimates show that 61.8 million people around the globe have autism and that the developmental disability is among the most common health issues facing youth. The post Autism Affects More Than 60 Million Worldwide, Study Finds...
A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.
Researchers have found that smell and sound signals merge in the mouse brain's hearing center, influencing social behaviors like pup retrieval. The discovery may lead to a better understanding of how neurological conditions such as...
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help reduce certain symptoms and bolster...
The national curriculum isn’t working, say former teachers Pauline Silcock and Celia Roberts. Plus a letter from Coram CEO Dr Carol Homden With reference to provision in schools for special educational needs and disabilities (Send), Anne...
Boy was restrained face down by staff and others placed a towel around the door of his room to stop him leaving A former student who was repeatedly restrained face down and once imprisoned for nearly five hours at a special school has...
New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening condition.
New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the condition.
Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate specific parts of the brain.
Nineteen-year-old communicates with her friends and family through music – but a government policy change is threatening that vital human connection Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,...
Familiar worries about how to raise a neurodiverse child are played out with empathy but little subtlety While normally I’m a soft touch for any film about autistic children, one just can’t let something as sappy and annoyingly didactic...
Researchers have gained new insights into the molecular changes leading to Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorder caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2). The team reports that loss of...
Researchers report that they have successfully tested a novel approach for teaching the human brain to learn through external manipulation and neural feedback -- what they call the 'sculpting' of brain activity patterns.
President-elect boosts discredited claims peddled by his health secretary pick Kennedy in NBC interview Donald Trump has said Robert F Kennedy Jr , his nominee for health secretary, may investigate a supposed link between vaccines and...
When he was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the rules of life Feel free to play with...
Sleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eight hours of sleep every night: it helps the brain to store and learn a new language.
A new study unveils how the lack of a fraction of the CPEB4 protein causes a decrease in the expression of genes that are crucial for neuronal development.
Company says it hopes sunflower lanyard will help people ‘embrace diversity, value inclusivity and remove stigma’ Lego is introducing several characters who wear sunflower lanyards to its brick universe for the first time to raise...
Tales of ‘too much’ progress don’t stand up when severe cases are still being treated with a Victorian harshness, as recent disturbing footage shows To the optimist, it may seem as though we are at last emerging from a dark age when it...
Children’s commissioner Rachel de Souza calls for urgent review after leak of CCTV footage from Whitefield school The children’s commissioner for England has called for an urgent review of the use of restraint and “calming rooms” after...
A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind skills, which include the ability to read...
In 1979 a group of neurodivergent men embarked on an epic crossing, now immortalised on screen in The Flight of Bryan Bryan Allen is not the type to blow his own trumpet. Colleagues who knew him only as a software engineer in the Jet...
This documentary about a 1977 prize for human-powered flight uses archive footage, interviews and reconstructions to cobble together a fun celebration of human endeavour This jaunty documentary concerns the attempt by a team of...
Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual...
Richard Besser criticizes Trump’s health secretary pick, and says falsely linking vaccines to autism is a ‘cruel thing to do’ The former acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has criticized Robert F Kennedy...
When funding put an end to a volunteer schemes for NDIS participants and specialist schools, two advocates found a way to raise their voices Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For decades, visitors have flocked...
Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new research.
New research found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.
Readers respond to the government’s proposals to reform the Mental Health Act and end injustice in the treatment of severe mental illness I read your editorial on the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act with interest ( 6 November...
From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin Blak’s troubled marriage ended, she was...