Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Recent Episodes

Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?

Posted February 23, 2025 • 00:19:00

Today’s #ASFpodcast explains the potential and the unknowns behind folate, known as leucovorin when prescribe, for treating autism. CBSNews reported...

An Explanation of Some of the Recent Scientific Research Announcements

Posted February 9, 2025 • 00:18:14

The past couple of weeks have been a flurry of decisions involving government funding for research and health and wellness services. It’s been difficult...

How IQ impacts the “will do” of skills: adaptive behaviors

Posted January 26, 2025 • 00:32:10

On this week’s podcast, Dr. Elaine Clarke from @RutgersU discusses the role of adaptive behavior. This refers to the wide range of skills that a...

Do Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation help people with autism? The latest science here.

Posted January 13, 2025 • 00:12:17

Two therapies that are meant to alter brainwave activity, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation are receiving...

We missed one for the 2024 year end summary: Proof of the importance of genetic testing in autism

Posted January 5, 2025 • 00:27:41

It happens every year – this one belonged in the 2024 year end highlights but was published late in the year. Researchers at UCSD, UCLA and CHLA...