Rachel Kremen
Journalist
Freelance
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Funds add up for research plans that put focus on families
With billions of dollars in hand, a novel initiative is funding projects that involve people with disorders and their caregivers from the outset.
Funds add up for research plans that put focus on families
Companies see upside of hiring people with autism
As the prevalence of autism grows, several companies are launching employment programs for people on the spectrum.
Standard tests underestimate nonverbal children with autism
Tests that play to the strengths of nonverbal children with autism reveal the true intellect of those considered ‘low-functioning.’
Standard tests underestimate nonverbal children with autism
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How to use artificial intelligence to strengthen scientific processes and scholarly output
As AI-driven systems are integrated into all aspects of science, we need to make sure that they read and write to a shared data and knowledge space.
How to use artificial intelligence to strengthen scientific processes and scholarly output
As AI-driven systems are integrated into all aspects of science, we need to make sure that they read and write to a shared data and knowledge space.
The fast-expanding repertoire of mitochondria in the brain
More than cellular powerhouses, these organelles also seem to help synapses communicate, support memory formation and even shape behavior.
The fast-expanding repertoire of mitochondria in the brain
More than cellular powerhouses, these organelles also seem to help synapses communicate, support memory formation and even shape behavior.
When autistic kids grow up, Chapter 5: The war dial
“You have to reshape the whole system.” Tempest McDonald earns a measure of peace.
When autistic kids grow up, Chapter 5: The war dial
“You have to reshape the whole system.” Tempest McDonald earns a measure of peace.