Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Recent Episodes

One key to better mental health: cognitive flexibility

Posted December 4, 2022 • 00:13:52

Stressful life events, among other things, affect autistics more than those who are typically developing. Why? What would cause this vulnerability?...

ADHD and ASD diagnosis both on the rise. Coincidence or commonalities?

Posted November 28, 2022 • 00:08:40

Like ASD, the prevalence of ADHD has increased significantly in the past 2 decades. A critical analysis examines the factors, and many of them can...

The molecular signature of the autism brain

Posted November 20, 2022 • 00:39:23

Is there a specific “signature’ that make the autism brain unique? Can there be a common set of findings that certain gene expression goes up and...

Can we solve the pandemic problems around diagnosis and intervention?

Posted November 13, 2022 • 00:19:39

This week’s #ASFpodcast highlights a few articles from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders this week which examined the tolerability...

Bilingualism: is it best?

Posted October 30, 2022 • 00:14:51

This week’s podcast explores the question about whether or not it is beneficial or just confusing to teach your child with autism multiple languages,...