autism

Toxic Roundup Glyphosate & it’s Relationship to Autism

Glyphosate causes cancer and is a possible cause of Autism. Glyphosate, a toxic herbicide began being used on crops in 1974 in the USA. It is used worldwide now, on most crops including corn, beans, ect... Glyphosate is banned in Australia. It permeates our bodies, our water, and land....we are being poisoned while the government… Continue reading Toxic Roundup Glyphosate & it’s Relationship to Autism

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Smartphone App Can Identify Autism Symptoms in Toddlers

By: Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/asd-diagnosis-app-18285/ Summary: A new digital app has shown to be successful in detecting one key symptom associated with ASD in young children. The app, which combines gaze tracking and machine learning algorithms, could be an inexpensive new tool to help with the diagnosis of autism. Source: Duke University

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Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism

AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience· February 1, 2021 Summary: Mitochondrial defects in brain cells may be a cause of autism spectrum disorder, a new study reports. Source: CHOP Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have demonstrated that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be caused by defects in the mitochondria of brain cells. The findings were published online by the Proceedings of… Continue reading Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism

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Use a Visual Count Down Timer for Transitions

By: Elizabeth Lamey To help ease transitions from one activity to another, for students/children/adults on the Autism Spectrum, utilize a visual countdown timer. The disability of Autism affects a person's ability to manage social situations, understand verbal instructions, and increases the processing time needed to answer questions and solve problems. It is very difficult for… Continue reading Use a Visual Count Down Timer for Transitions