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Light Controls Brain Cells: Nobel Winner Karl Deisseroth Explains Optogenetics
Neuroscientist Karl Deisseroth reveals how light controls brain cells, leading to Nobel Prize-winning optogenetics breakthrough.
The Conversation · 1m
Government offers early mental health support for children
Children get mental health help before diagnosis under new UK plans.
MadeForMums · 1m
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson to Receive Humanitarian Award
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will receive the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at HollyRod Gala.
Variety · 1m
Affluent areas see fastest ADHD and autism Pip claims
Wealthier parts of England are experiencing the sharpest rises in young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism since the pandemic, a trend researchers say reflects faster access to private diagnoses.
the Guardian · 2m
A mother's refusal to accept a doctor's verdict
Judy Sharp rejected a specialist's claim that her autistic son Tim would be incapable of love. His drawings proved otherwise.
Abc · 2m
Mom Sees Son Alone in Playground After First Day
A mom watches her autistic son sit alone on a swing after his first day of school.
Newsweek · 1m
AI Isn't Autistic, It's Not Psychopathic
AI mimics human interaction without empathy, causing harm through cold manipulation.
Newsweek · 1m
7 Discreet Signs of Undiagnosed Autism in Adults
Psychologist Lisa Williams reveals 7 subtle signs adults with undiagnosed autism often show.
Psychologies · 1m
Woman hospitalized after traditional jobs failed her neurodivergent brain
Ella Thompson, 23, says traditional work systems left her hospitalized, now she leads a movement for neurodivergent workers.
Newsweek · 1m
Heartbroken father pays tribute to Noah Woods
Father of 3-year-old Noah Woods, who drowned in pond after running away from play area, describes him as 'sweetest and most innocent boy' after police find body.
Dailymail · 1m
Former Student Gets 3-Year Probation for Peeping Tom Camera
Student sentenced to 3 years probation after installing camera in women's bathroom at Anne Arundel Community College.
The Banner · 1m
Masc Review: Neurodivergent Gay Man's Debut Feature
A neurodivergent gay man's journey in Masc reveals everyday struggles and hope.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Daycare driver admits skipping safety check due to heat
Daycare driver admitted skipping van safety check because she was hot, leading to 6-year-old’s death.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Trump's surgeon general pick backs MMR vaccine, rejects autism link
Dr. Nicole Saphier defended vaccines at her confirmation hearing, distancing herself from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s past claims.
Fox News · 2m
College student rescues autistic boy from swift creek
A quick-thinking Carson-Newman University junior spotted a 3-year-old clinging to a branch in fast-moving water and pulled him to safety.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Scientists grow human brain cells inside mice
Researchers implanted human brain tissue into mice to test treatments for disorders that don't occur in rodents.
BBC News · 2m
Body found in search for three-year-old Noah
Police recovered a body from a pond in Suffolk after three-year-old Noah Woods went missing from a playground.
the Guardian · 1m
Three-year-old Noah Woods missing in Suffolk
Hundreds of volunteers search for autistic boy who vanished from playground near Manningtree on Tuesday afternoon.
the Guardian · 1m
7 signs your child has back to school burnout
From uniform battles to after-school meltdowns, these behaviors may signal sensory overload, not bad behavior.
MadeForMums · 1m
RFK Jr.'s backdoor strategy to undermine vaccines
The health secretary is using committee changes and legal tactics to restrict immunizations after his direct approach failed.
Rolling Stone · 3m
The early autism signs I missed with my son
A mother looks back at the feeding battles, the squint and the quiet baby, and the years she waited before asking for help.
MadeForMums · 3m
Mapping the Protein Networks Behind Profound Autism
Researchers have mapped vital protein interactions tied to profound autism, opening new pathways for targeted therapies.
NPR · 1m · 5 views