Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report
Latest Episodes
Machine Learning in Autism, Explained
Thank you to Dennis Wall from Stanford University for explaining what Machine Learning is, how its related to Artificial Intelligence (todays four buzz words) and how these new technologies are help
The 2024 Day Of Learning Quickie
Did you miss the ASF 2024 Day of Learning and cant wait for the videos to be posted? This is a 17 minute brief summary of what was discussed, but unfortunately, with no visuals. Dont just listen to
The Trouble with Transitions
This podcast has not covered transition from adolescence to adulthood in the past, probably because there has not been a lot of research in this area. Luckily, recently there has been a surge of inves
“What is Profound Autism?” with Matt from the podcast Behavioral Observations
This weeks podcast will be an interview with Matt Cicoria from the podcast Behavioral Observations. We discuss the meaning of the words Profound Autism and why a blanket term of autism spectrum di
Missed the Meeting on Language in Autism? Listen to this podcast
Last week in North Carolina, the Meeting on Language in Autism was held, with 3 days of amazing presentations and lots of productive discussions about how language and speech develops and how people w
How does autism prediction work?
This podcast provides updates on studies that help with prediction of an autism diagnosis which is important for preparing for the future and for intervening early. First, a study that uses environm
What is the IACC and what do they do?
On this weeks podcast we interview Dr. Susan Daniels who is the National Autism Coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is created by the Autism CARES Act (which is
Are new ICD-11 criteria for an autism diagnosis too vague?
In the last version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the different subtypes of autism were folded into one label: autism spectrum disorder. A similar revision is being made around the Interna
Learn about your infant’s development from your own home
Are you the parent of an infant? Are you wondering how you can get assessments on your child without having to struggle with your pediatricians time at a well- baby checkup? Are you interested in how
How do you solve a problem like aggression?
Irritability and aggression are dangerous behaviors that can lead to harm and injury and are overlooked in research. Unfortunately there are only two FDA medications approved to treat them in autism.