Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Recent Episodes

Tooth brushing: It’s not for sissies

Posted April 10, 2022 • 00:51:08

Parents or caregivers of children with ASD sometimes have a lot of difficulty helping their child brush their teeth. Parents and caregivers of children...

A 2022 Day of Learning Quickie

Posted April 3, 2022 • 00:27:12

This year’s Day of Learning was a huge success, with topics ranging from biological sex differences to mobile technologies all the way to the importance...

Can animals be autistic?

Posted March 20, 2022 • 00:15:58

The answer is obviously “no”, however, animal models are necessary to help understand brain circuitry and improve interventions and supports for...

Environmental factors as both causes and interventions?

Posted March 13, 2022 • 00:11:31

Environmental exposures, including toxic chemicals, can contribute to the causes of ASD. But how do other environmental factors, like behavioral supports,...

New ways to solve old problems

Posted March 6, 2022 • 00:20:14

This week’s podcast focuses on innovative methodologies to understand how to reach black families, understand why and when autistic people prefer...