English Por Emily Leclerc, Escritora Científica, Waisman Center Tiaunta Martin es una orgullosa madre de tres hijos. Son de ojos brillantes, enérgicos y, por lo general, un torbellino de caos. Su hijo del medio, Benjamin, …
Autism
Ruth Litovsky, PhD – Slide of the Week
Our knowledge to date about structural brain development across the lifespan in ASD comes mainly from cross-sectional studies, thereby limiting our understanding of true age effects within individuals with the disorder that can only be gained through longitudinal research.
Janet E. Lainhart, MD – Slide of the Week
Our knowledge to date about structural brain development across the lifespan in ASD comes mainly from cross-sectional studies, thereby limiting our understanding of true age effects within individuals with the disorder that can only be gained through longitudinal research.
CDC Releases New Numbers on Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently released 2021 Community Report on Autism found that the prevalence of autism among eight-year-old children is continuing to increase.
Waisman Center’s SaferKids Program gives peace of mind to families
Español By Emily Leclerc, Science Writer, Waisman Center Tiaunta Martin is a proud mom of three boys. They are bright-eyed, energetic, and usually a whirlwind of chaos. Her middle son, Benjamin or Benji for short, …
New autism group therapy series changes lives
Note: Lizzie Oster feels strongly about being referred to as an autistic person rather than a person with autism. The language in this piece reflects that preference. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Oster was 16 when she was …
Writing a Quality Transition IEP for Students with Autism (Part 2)
Registration for Writing a Quality Transition IEP for Students with Autism (Part 2) Tim Markle, Director of the Southern Regional Center for CYSHCN will be joined by Kate Szidon from the UW Waisman Center and …
Brain Imaging of Baby Siblings Study
Are there differences in early brain development between children who have an older sibling with autism and children who do not have a close relative with autism? The Developing Brain Imaging Lab at the Waisman …
Writing a Quality Transition IEP for Students with Autism (Part 1)
Registration for Writing a Quality Transition IEP for Students with Autism (Part 1) Tim Markle, Director of the Southern Regional Center for CYSHCN will be joined by Kate Szidon from the UW Waisman Center and …
Safety and Autism–Having a Safety Plan
Registration: Safety and Autism–Having a Safety Plan Join Molly Naef, parent and professional, as she discusses what she learned through being a mom and through researching her doctoral project, “Home Safety Planning for Children on …