SDSU Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

Study on Neurodiversity and Intervention Patrick Dwyer and Susan Rivera are conducting a study to explore what autism researchers, professionals, family members, and people on the spectrum think about neurodiversity and autism intervention. They are currently looking for more study participants, and would appreciate it if you are able to take part in the survey yourself and/or forward this information to your contacts! Survey Link: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/j/form/S...V_8227gTZMioA77SZ Further details: The concept of neurodiversity and its implications for autism supports and interventions continues to be actively debated by stakeholders in the autism world. Researchers at UC Davis are interested in learning about the opinions of autism stakeholders regarding these topics. Stakeholders include autistic people/people with autism (formally diagnosed or self-identified) and their family members, as well as professionals, clinicians, and researchers working in the autism field. As long as you accept cookies, it is possible to leave the survey and return to it up to a week later if you use the same browser and computer. Participants in this study have the option of entering a random drawing with a 1 in 25 chance of winning a $25 Amazon gift card. The survey should take about 30-60 minutes to complete. Please contact Patrick Dwyer ([email protected]) if you have any questions about this study.

Join us on tomorrow, May 20th at 5:30 PM for a talk about telehealth assessments, how they differ from in-person assessments, & how it helps serve those in remote locations. RSVP at the link below https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-evaluations-in-the-time

Many genes linked to #autism, schizophrenia and developmental delay share the same functions: They regulate the expression of other genes and support communication between neurons, according to an unpublished study. #autism #autismresearch #asd #autistic https://www.spectrumnews.org//genes-tied-to-autism-develo/

Children with highly folded and curved brains in utero tend to show autism-linked behaviors at 18 months of age, according to unpublished results from a longitudinal brain-imaging study. #autism #autistic #asd #autismresearch https://www.spectrumnews.org//fetal-brain-scans-may-forec/

Join us on Thursday, May 20th at 5:30 PM for a talk about telehealth assessments, how they differ from in-person assessments, & how it helps serve those in remote locations. RSVP at the link below #autism #ASD https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-evaluations-in-the-time

Measuring brain activity while #autistic people look at faces could help researchers tailor supports for them. https://www.spectrumnews.org//brains-response-to-faces-fo/

A new method to evaluate autism-linked genes could reveal which ones are most useful to screen for. Researchers presented the unpublished findings virtually at the 2021 International Society for #Autism Research annual meeting. https://www.spectrumnews.org//new-ranking-system-flags-cl/

People who experience an autism-specific form of anxiety also tend to have an unusually small amygdala, a brain region associated with emotion processing and fear. The finding supports the theory that some #autistic people have a distinct form of anxiety. https://www.spectrumnews.org//anxiety-specific-to-autism-/

Children with #autism traits tend to show agitation, excitability, decreased sleep and other signs of hypomania in adolescence, according to a new twin study. The association is higher in identical twins than in fraternal twins. https://www.spectrumnews.org//childhood-autism-traits-lin/

#Autism services and lifespan issues receive less than 10 percent of federal research funding in the United States, despite an advisory panel’s recommendation that these areas be prioritized. #autismresearch #autistic #asd #autismsupport #autismparents https://www.disabilityscoop.com//government-ignorin/29308/

Join this free webinar about promoting the use of evidence-based practices for ASD in public schools:

According to a new study in mice, a specific brain circuit is responsible for making social interactions rewarding. Alterations in this circuit may help explain why #autistic people tend to have less social motivation than their non-autistic peers. #autism https://www.spectrumnews.org//brain-circuit-makes-social-/

Listen to an interview with the two researchers who built the first cohort of African children with #autism that is continuing to grow and recruit families around the globe. #asd #autistic #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #autismresearch https://www.spectrumnews.org//how-two-researchers-built-t/

A phase 2 trial of suramin in children improved scores on several #autism scales and checklists, according to PaxMedica, the company running the trial. #asd #autistic #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #autismparents #disability #autismresearch https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945539

Join the EFRC for an IEP Coaching Session today at 6 PM. The session will briefly cover: 6 principles of IDEA; 3 IDEA basics; and sample letters / resources (request evaluations, request an IEP, request school records). Register at the link below. http://ow.ly/pkHa50DImY8

Join us for part 1 of 4 Key Skills Series. This introductory course, Key Skills for Success, covers the four critical skills that when present, prevent problem behavior. RSVP for 3/3/2021 #autism #autistic #autismparent #asd #autismmom #autismdad https://www.eventbrite.com/e/key-skills-series-tickets-1344

Undocumented Mexican mothers of children with autism: navigating the healthcare and educational service systems In the field of education and healthcare, researchers and educators attempt to close the diagnosis and service gaps that exist for low-resourced, underrepresented families of children with autism. One group of families particularly difficult to engage in research and interventions is undocumented immigrant families. We know little about whether these families are ob...taining a timely diagnosis or services for their children with autism. Our study examined how undocumented Mexican immigrant mothers of children with autism navigate the special education and health care systems, challenges they face in doing so, and the helpers who assist in navigating the process. https://www.tandfonline.com//10.1080/20473869.2020.1850159

Autism-linked gene exerts varied effects on oxytocin circuits in mice https://www.spectrumnews.org//autism-linked-gene-exerts-v/

Behavior Bootcamp for Dads Workshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRToduBMZR0&t=1s

Manslaughter Charge Urged for Israeli Officer in Killing of #Autistic Palestinian https://www.nytimes.com//Iyad-al-Hallaq-autism-killing-man

Immune markers in newborns show complex relationship with #autism odds https://www.spectrumnews.org//immune-markers-in-newborns-/

#Autistic girls going undiagnosed due to ‘camouflaging’ behaviour, study says https://www.theguardian.com//autistic-girls-going-undiagno

Epidurals linked to slightly higher #autism odds, but connection is unclear https://www.spectrumnews.org//epidurals-linked-to-slightl/

Research Spotlight Interview with Dr. Inna Fishman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJy2YF-VliE&t=2s

Traits in mothers may signal gene variants for #autism https://www.spectrumnews.org//traits-in-mothers-may-signa/

Mother of 7-year-old with #autism files lawsuit after resource officer handcuffed her son at school https://www.cnn.com//north-carolina-statesville/index.html

A 7-year-old with #autism was handcuffed by a school resource officer and pinned to the ground, video shows https://www.washingtonpost.com//school-police-handcuffs-a/

Join us Nov. 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. for the #Neurodiversity Summit, presented by the UC Davis Center for MIND and Brain and the MIND Institute. Presenters include autistic/neurodivergent people, parents, researchers, and professionals. REGISTER HERE: http://ow.ly/iqyC50BRRnz

READING WHILE AT HOME: FIVE THINGS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW https://curry.virginia.edu//reading-while-home-five-things

Free webinar coming up on October 22nd. Check it out!

CAPTAIN is a multiagency network developed to support the understanding and use of Evidence Based Practices for individuals affected by #Autism Spectrum Disorder across the state. http://www.captain.ca.gov/

How the striatum is linked to #autism https://www.spectrumnews.org//how-the-striatum-is-linked-/

Social motivation predicts language skills in #autistic children https://www.spectrumnews.org//social-motivation-predicts-/