Autism (Video)
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Autism (Video)
Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from University of California and other experts.
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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 people who...
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 research usi...
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 Center dis...
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 orientation groups....
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: the exper...
Rett Syndrome Patient-Derived Cortical Brain Organoids with Robert T. Fremeau Jr. - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Robert T. Fremeau, Jr., Ph.D., delves into Rett syndrome, a complex neurological condition. His research with brain organoids unveils its origins and...
Decoding Autism: Unraveling Early Brain Development with Eric Courchesne - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Eric Courchesne, Ph.D., explores autism, highlighting its complexity beyond the brain and its connection to genetics and brain development. He focuses...
Neurodiverse Heroes - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Join a diverse panel discussing neurodiversity's power and potential. They share personal stories, advocating acceptance, and envisioning a future whe...
Eye-Tracking: The Future of Diagnostics Prognostics and Treatment Planning in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Karen Pierce - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Karen Pierce, Ph.D., explores using eye tracking to diagnose and treat autism. Her work identifies patterns in children's attention, aiming to streaml...
Neurodiversity in Literature: Towards Authentic Representation - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Join a captivating discussion where diverse voices, including neurodiverse speakers, take the stage to advocate for representation in literature and m...
Autism: The Human Brain on a Continuum with Daniel Geschwind - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Daniel Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D., explains autism's genetic roots using a polygenic model, where multiple genes, including common variations, contribute...
The Human Microbiome and Autism with Rob Knight - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions...
Studying the Brain Through the Lens of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Gaia Novarino - Breaking News in Stem Cells
Gaia Navarino shares her work on disorder-causing genetic mutations at the system, cellular and molecular level. With a focus on autism spectrum disor...
The Earliest Detection of Neurodevelopmental Derailment Leading to Autism is Now in Our Grasp with Elizabeth Torres - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
There is a critical need for early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Elizabeth Torres, Ph.D., Rutgers University, shares new developments in...
Autism in Hollywood - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
Michael Levy, M.D. joins the Living Autistically Panel to discuss the challenges of autism during adolescence and how the arts - from comic books to p...
Autism at Work: Opening More Doors to Workers Who Are Neurodivergent - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
The county of San Diego has instituted inclusionary hiring practices to recruit neurodivergent individuals to the workforce and ensure departments hav...
Autism Gaming and Attention with Leanne Chukoskie - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D., Northeastern University, discusses her work using video games and play-based studies to learn more about autism and uncover p...
Does Cannabidiol Have a Role in the Treatment of Problem Behaviors in Autism? with Doris Trauner - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
Treatment options for problematic behaviors associated with severe autism are limited. Can cannabidiol (CBD) be an effective therapy? Doris Trauner, M...
Rescuing Phenotypes in PTHS-Derived Brain Organoids with Alysson Muotri - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
Alysson Muotri discusses modeling Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS) using stem cells and brain organoids. He shares how rescuing TCF4 expression with CRISP...
Autism and Epilepsy with Maria Montenegro - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
Epilepsy is a frequent co-morbidity in those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Maria Augusta Montenegro, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how cognitive abili...
Autism and Gene Therapy with Alysson Muotri - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
What is gene therapy and how does it relate to autism? Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., contextualizes the autism spectrum, defines gene therapy, shares how hum...
Understanding Diversity in Autism Research - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
Diversity is a hallmark in autism yet autism research does not capture the full heterogeneity of individuals on the spectrum. Constance Smith-Hicks, M...
Down Syndrome Associated Neurodevelopmental Senescence with Hiruy Meharena - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
In individuals with Down syndrome, there is an aging-like phenotype known as senescence. Hiruy Meharena, Ph.D., UC San Diego, discusses how this impac...
Astrocyte Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Dilek Colak - Breaking News in Stem Cells
Dilek Colak, PhD, shares the results of recent work identifying aberrant Ca2+ signaling in ASD astrocytes as a mechanism that contributes to specific...
Living Autistically
What is it like to be an adult with autism? A panel shares their journeys as well as the impact the pandemic has had on their lives. Series: "Autism...
The Inclusion of Typers and Non-Speaking Community: Flowers for Algernon Book Club
Join a panel of typers as they explore the underlying themes of Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon." Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscienc...
Impact of COVID-19 on Children with Moderate to Severe Autism with Doris Trauner
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented changes in routines across the globe. For individuals with autism (ASD) changes in routine can hav...
Sensory Systems and Autism with Dr. Constance Smith-Hicks
Constance Smith-Hicks, MD, PhD provides an overview of the sensory challenges in autism spectrum disorder and explains how the sensory system develops...
Autism and Epilepsy with Brian Moseley
What is the prevalence of epilepsy in individuals with autism? Brian Moseley, MD explores the connection and influencing factors. Series: "Autism Tree...
Precision Autism with Elizabeth Torres PhD
How can the principles of precision medicine apply to autism? Elizabeth Torres, PhD, shares how it has shaped her research. She also explains the thre...
Autism at Work
How can employers and universities better support individuals with autism? A panel of experts including parents, employers, and researchers discusses...
Genetics of Autism with Jonathan Sebat PhD
Jonathan Sebat, PhD shares current research on how combinations of rare gene mutations and complex common variant risk factors contribute to autism....
Autism Research and Neurodiversity: The Changing Culture with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
Sir Simon Baron-Cohen examines the changing nature of autism research and how it should become participatory and co-designed by the autistic community...