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 […]
Tag Archives: autism symptoms
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. […]
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 […]
Exercise and Autism
Autistic individuals are prone to obesity even from before they are born. Studies now show that children of women who are both obese and diabetic during pregnancy are three to […]
The Tension between Classic Autism and Asperger
This Blog is written by a person with autism who is a careful observer of the Spectrum scene. Claudia Mazzucco is a writer, researcher, historian, editor and teacher of the […]
Special Education for Autism: An International Perspective
Every time that I travel internationally I get the opportunity to visit special education schools for autistic individuals. Usually, at the end of such visits, I am asked to provide […]
Art, Colors and Autism
Many years ago, I had the honor of providing an oral presentation at a meeting sponsored by the Royal Society in London. I felt greatly enthused to stand in the […]
