Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Recent Episodes

Rare Disease Week, the FDA, mortality in autism, trajectories and subcategories

Posted March 8, 2026 • 00:18:04

This week’s podcast summarizes some highlights in scientific research and includes a recognition of Rare Disease Week and actions taken by the FDA...

Health Care for Autistic Individuals During Transition Age

Posted February 23, 2026 • 00:39:46

This week we talk to Dr. Emily Hotez from UCLA, (and a sibling to an autistic adult) who has focused her research on reducing stigma and marginalization,...

Genetic pathways leading to autism

Posted February 8, 2026 • 00:14:29

A landmark study that uses brain organoids from different people with different genes associated with autism showed that the different genes act as...

Wildfires, air pollution, autism and the EPA response

Posted January 25, 2026 • 00:13:29

Air pollution, specifically one part of air pollution called PM 2.5 (named for the size of the crud in the air pollution) has been linked to autism....

For this podcast, trans means transdiagnostic

Posted January 11, 2026 • 00:16:27

On this week’s podcast, we present new research summarizing how autism is part of a larger spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders and issues. There...