by Dan DeMarle | Feb 19, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Teaching
“Summary: A new study shows that brain synchronization between a neurotypical person and someone with autism is weaker compared to two neurotypical individuals interacting. Using EEG hyperscanning, researchers observed reduced inter-brain synchrony during hand...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research
“Our understanding of autism has changed significantly in the past years. Previously viewed as a rare childhood disorder with a focus on deficits and pathology, autism is now recognized as a common, lifelong and heterogenous condition characterized by a broad...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Speech and Language
“A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning. Verbal communication isn’t just about the words we use—it’s also about how we say them. For example, the phrase...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 19, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research
“Program host Dr. Joe Sirven examines two iceberg dilemmas in health care: the stigma on patients with autism and blind spots in medicine. On this episode, we explore the history of autism and how outdated perspectives have shaped societal perceptions of the...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | Autism, Autism Research
“A new study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior has found that adolescent rats modeled with autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise. These findings suggest...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | ADHD, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment, Poverty
“Autistic children who are born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during mid-childhood and adolescence compared to those born in more resource-rich areas, according to...
