50th anniversary of the Autism Research Institute
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Autism Research Institute (ARI). The mission of the ARI has been to improve the health and well-being of people on the autism […]
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Memories: Isabelle Rapin, M.D.
I recently wrote a blog about Isabelle Rapin whom I called The Grande Dame of Autism Research. I first thought about writing the blog after reading some of her obituaries. […]
Window Blinds and Purified Water
Study from the New England Medical Journal: Window Blind Cords as Dangerous to Young Children as Bodies of Water, published December 11, 2107 Strangulation by window blind cords accounts for […]
The Good Doctor’s Premise is Unlikely
The following is a blog written by Yuval Levental. In previous blogs Yuval has described himself as follows: I am a person on the autism spectrum who critically analyzes autism […]
High functioning depression
The following infograph was sent to me by Marie Miguel, an avid internet researcher who likes to write about health related issues. She thought the same would complement a previous […]
Bertrand wins first prize!
Bertrand keeps winning! My grandson, aka little bear, won first prize for bowling at the Special Olympics. I am blessed in having such a wonderful grandson as well as for […]
Maternal Health, Diabetes and Autism
In September 2010, a cover for the Time magazine showed a pregnant woman completely naked. The photograph was supposed to open dialogue on “How the first nine month shape the […]
Cortical Chauvinism 