Personal Space and Autism
My first experience with a group of autistic individuals in a social setting came in the very early 1990’s. A group of friends had come together to discuss the possibility […]
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The best diet plan for autistic people (and for everyone else)
by Yuval Levental Introduction: I am a person on the autism spectrum who critically analyzes autism advocacy. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and […]
Autism: how culture influences outcomes
Looking back at my experiences during the last few decades I realize that my views on autism have gradually become more complex. As I have traveled all over the world […]
The coordination of brain activity in autism
In science and engineering we use the concept of a black box to designate a device which we view in terms of its inputs and outputs without knowing anything in […]
Edward Ritvo: The Gentle Giant
Edward “Ed” Ritvo: The Gentle Giant (June 1, 1930-June 10, 2020) Ed Ritvo was a renowned American Psychiatrists and autism researcher. He passed away peacefully while at his home in […]
Evolution, brain anatomy, and autism
An article that I wrote about one year ago became public access and can be downloaded from either PubMed or Researchgate. The title of the article is, “The Modular Organization […]
Autism, brain connectivity, and analog computers
All psychological traits are rooted in biology. Francis Crick once famously said that, “You, your joys and sorrows, your memories and ambitions, your sense of personal identity and free will, […]
Anxiety, Diarrhea, Sleep Problems and Muscle Aches in Autism: The Role of Serotonin
Serotonin is a chemical that signals information between cells, primarily those cells that are found in the central nervous system and digestive track. In addition, within the blood, serotonin is […]
Autism: Accidental Ingestion in Children
I have often been asked about subjects that should be discussed in autism support groups. Proper nutrition, the importance of fiber in a diet, dental hygiene, exercise, obesity, and the […]
Autism: The Importance of Keeping a Positive Perspective
I have often made the comment that some autistic individuals are experts at talking themselves into a depressive mood. They are self-critical and often complain that, “nobody likes me”. In […]
