Abigail Fagan
From this contributor
New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
An abbreviated tool enables clinicians to quickly assess adults for signs of autism.

New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
New York program transports children with autism to their passion
In a New York City after-school program, children with autism build social skills through a shared interest in trains.

New York program transports children with autism to their passion
Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
A novel take on a widely used test could help clinicians assess impulsivity in people with autism.

Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Anxiety may exacerbate social communication problems in children with autism — and not the other way around.

Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
A compound derived from marijuana may treat a severe form of epilepsy by dampening brain activity.

Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
Explore more from The Transmitter
NIH proposal sows concerns over future of animal research, unnecessary costs
The new NIH policy calls for greater incorporation of new approach methodologies in all future Notices of Funding Opportunities related to animal model systems.

NIH proposal sows concerns over future of animal research, unnecessary costs
The new NIH policy calls for greater incorporation of new approach methodologies in all future Notices of Funding Opportunities related to animal model systems.
Altered transcription in dup15q syndrome; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 14 July.

Altered transcription in dup15q syndrome; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 14 July.
Fear and loathing on study section: Reviewing grant proposals while the system is burning
As grants are canceled, delayed and subject to general uncertainty, participating in study sections can feel futile. But it’s more important than ever.

Fear and loathing on study section: Reviewing grant proposals while the system is burning
As grants are canceled, delayed and subject to general uncertainty, participating in study sections can feel futile. But it’s more important than ever.