
David Dobbs
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The Transmitter
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The new history of autism, part III
For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field.
The new history of autism, part II
For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field.
The new history of autism, part I
For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field.
Rethinking regression in autism
The loss of abilities that besets some toddlers with autism is probably less sudden and more common than anyone thought.
The most terrifying childhood condition you’ve never heard of
Childhood disintegrative disorder, a rare and severe condition, rapidly melts away a child's abilities. A new theory proposes that this little-known condition turns back the developmental clock.

The most terrifying childhood condition you’ve never heard of
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‘Spoonful of plastics in your brain’ paper has duplicated images
The duplications likely do not alter the conclusions, but the paper contains other methodological issues, two independent microplastics researchers say.

‘Spoonful of plastics in your brain’ paper has duplicated images
The duplications likely do not alter the conclusions, but the paper contains other methodological issues, two independent microplastics researchers say.
The last two-author neuroscience paper?
Author lists on papers have ballooned, and it’s getting hard to discern contribution.

The last two-author neuroscience paper?
Author lists on papers have ballooned, and it’s getting hard to discern contribution.
Attention and IQ link; AUTS2-related syndrome; Glyx-13 for fragile X
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 24 February.

Attention and IQ link; AUTS2-related syndrome; Glyx-13 for fragile X
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 24 February.