The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Authentic autism representation begins with listening to autistic people and including them in stories about their lives. Seth Bakke, produc...
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Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from University of California and other experts.
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Early Roles of SYNGAP1 in Neurodevelopment: Insights from a Top Autism Risk Gene
Human brain organoids help researchers study neurodevelopmental disorders that are difficult to examine directly in developing brain tissue....
Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Autistic People Across the Lifespan
As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Kavitha Murthi,Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, discusses occupational th...
The Causes of Autism
Understanding the causes of autism matters for families, public health, and public trust in science. Jonathan Sebat, Ph.D., UC San Diego, ex...
Conducting Autism Research from a Stakeholder Perspective
Autism research affects how autistic people and families receive support, care, and opportunities to participate in daily life. A panel with...
Growing Human Brains in Space
Brain aging and neurological disease are hard to study because living human brain tissue is difficult to access. Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., UC S...
It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Families with disabled students often face extra out-of-pocket costs—costs they wouldn’t have if their child weren’t disabled—to secure the...
That May Be The Chancellor: Episode 14
Join Chancellor May as he meets a couple of UC Davis researchers and the people who have been impacted by their positive work on the UC Davi...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Education - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
This panel focuses on empowering neurodiverse individuals and their families through open discussions about communication and connection. Pa...
Parents of Neurodiversity - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
Ths discussion captures the experiences of parents raising neurodivergent children, emphasizing the importance of finding joy, fostering inc...
No More Sidekicks: Putting Authentic Characters Front and Center in Fiction and Popular Culture - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
This engaging panel discussion delves into the evolving representation of autistic characters in literature, comics, and pop culture, featur...
Sensory Issues in Autism: Impacts on Health and the Promise of Neuroscientific Discovery with Carissa Cascio - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
Carissa Cascio, Ph.D., explores how autistic individuals perceive and process sensory experiences, focusing on internal sensations of the bo...
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Recent Findings and New Directions with Christine Wu Nordahl - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
Christine Wu Nordahl, Ph.F., offers an insightful exploration into the unique needs and experiences of autistic teens, focusing on fostering...
Scalable Sleep Biomarkers in Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Carrie Bearden - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
Carrie Bearden, Ph.D., delves into how sleep patterns and brain activity influence memory and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurod...
Western Lifestyle Harms Your Gut: Tips to Improve
Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and...
Clinical Implications of Sensory-Movement Differences in Autism
As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Elizabeth Vosseller and Ian Nordling demonstrate techniques for helping autistic...
Community Support and Cognitive Science Help Non-Speaking Autistics Flourish
As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Vikram Jaswal, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, presents re...
Human Connection and Autism Intervention
How can we improve the human connection for people with autism? In this program, Ty Verno, director of the UC Santa Barbara's Koegel Autism...
The Importance of Considering Diversity in Autism Research and Practice with Brian Boyd - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Brian A. Boyd, Ph.D., explores the health challenges faced by autistic individuals, especially those in diverse gender and sexual orientatio...
Siblings of Neurodiversity - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Join us for an eye-opening and heartfelt exploration of the intricate world surrounding autism, focusing on an often-overlooked perspective:...