Feral (Wild) Children and Autism
The recent publication of “In a Different Key” by John Donvan and Caren Zucker has revived accounts of historical precedents of autism in feral children. This idea was borne out […]
Tag Archives: autism spectrum disorders
Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors in autism
Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors (RSB) are considered a core symptom of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This defining symptom has been known since the original series of 11 children described by […]
Finding meaning in autism
Sometime ago I remember attending a lecture by John Robison at IMFAR regarding his life experiences as an autistic individual. John expressed that despite his success, autism had provide a […]
Steve Silberman y su tribu de simpatizantes nazis
Hace poco empecé a leer el libro “En una clave distinta: La historia del autismo”, de John Donvan y Caren Zucker. Dada la coincidencia fortuita que Steve Silberman publicó recientemente […]
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism
One week ago I received the book by Donvan and Zucker, “In a Different Key”, detailing aspects of the history of autism. This was the hardbound edition that sold from […]
Steve Silberman and his Tribe of Nazi Sympathizers
I recently began reading the book “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism” by John Donvan and Caren Zucker. Given the fortuitous coincidence that Steve Silberman recently published a […]
Does glutathione depletion keep brain blood flow low and myelin immature in children with autistic disorders?
I first met Peter a couple of years ago at an Autism Research Institute Think Tank. At the Think Tank Peter impressed everybody with his knowledge, specially about biochemical pathways. […]
China’s Innovations in Autism Related Services
I have been invited several times to China for the purpose of discussing health care delivery options for autistic individuals. In my most recent trip I had the pleasure of […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Autism
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a therapeutic intervention used in higher functioning autistic individuals as a way of overcoming problems related to anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorders), depression, and […]
Cortical Chauvinism: End of 2015 Report
After a few weeks of spending time with my wife and youngest daughter, I am back at Cortical Chauvinism writing blogs. I may hit a snag in the writing process […]
