Dopamine – Have Researchers Found the Missing Piece to the Autism Puzzle?
Imagine a world where you never know what the person next to you is thinking or how they’re feeling. Imagine attending social events or new experiences that are...
Tag: Autism
Understanding Dopamine Dysfunction in Autism: A New Window Into Personalized Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition many have heard of but may not fully understand. It is often thought of as a single condition but it is far from i...
Autism and the Gut-Brain connection
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that affects an individual’s cognitive, social, and emotional functioning[1]. It is ...
Nootropics: The New, Trending Drug That Makes You Smarter?
Artstract by Kailee Vigen Imagine a world where there is a magic pill you could buy at Target or Walmart that helps you focus, boosts your memory, and increases...
The mTOR Hypothesis of Autism
The mTOR Hypothesis of Autism What is Autism and Who Does it Affect? It’s estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism tod...
Conversation on Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a controversial topic in many different facets of society. It’s cause and pathology are greatly debated and unexplained in scientifi...
Savant Syndrome: Prodigious Talent in Autism
Characteristics of Savant Syndrome Individuals with savant syndrome are characterized by remarkable abilities in specific categories, such as music, memory, or ...
The development of autism
Introduction to autism: The number of children diagnosed with autism in the United States continues to rise. Many studies are being done to understand what is c...
To go or not to go: how excitatory/inhibitory imbalances can shape ASD
Hello everyone! Today I’d like to talk a little bit about some factors that influence the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically how mater...
Pandemic Pregnancies and Autism
Pregnancy during the time of a pandemic can turn a beautiful, life changing experience into a scary, life changing experience. Most women while pregnant experie...