Neuroscience in Translation

Autism

How to Think About Autism in a Child With a Developmental Disorder

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on June 19, 2022

Factoring in a child's "mental age" can clarify the similarities and differences between ASD and ID.

Factoring in a child's "mental age" can clarify the similarities and differences between ASD and ID.

Autism

Diagnostic Issues in Autism: Is it ASD, ID, or Both?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on June 17, 2022

Have you ever wondered how clinicians decide whether to diagnose a child with autism (ASD), intellectual disability ID), or both?

Have you ever wondered how clinicians decide whether to diagnose a child with autism (ASD), intellectual disability ID), or both?

Autism

Brain Changes After Intervention in ASD

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on January 20, 2021

Does behavioral intervention change brain activity in autism? A new study suggests it does.

Does behavioral intervention change brain activity in autism? A new study suggests it does.

A new study suggests how we can measure risk for psychosis in people with autism spectrum disorder.

Autism

Five Tips for a Great Halloween for Children With Autism

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on October 30, 2020

Wondering how to make sure your child with ASD has fun on Halloween? Here are five tips to make the spookiest day of the year a success.

Wondering how to make sure your child with ASD has fun on Halloween? Here are five tips to make the spookiest day of the year a success.

Online Therapy

Telehealth Works. Why Isn't Everyone Receiving It?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on September 28, 2020

Telehealth services are feasible and helpful for children with autism and related conditions. Why aren't all families receiving it during COVID-19 closures?

Telehealth services are feasible and helpful for children with autism and related conditions. Why aren't all families receiving it during COVID-19 closures?

Autism

Study: Black Children with Autism Receive Delayed Diagnosis

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on September 9, 2020

New research suggests that black children are diagnosed with ASD later than their white peers. What can we do to close this age gap?

New research suggests that black children are diagnosed with ASD later than their white peers. What can we do to close this age gap?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Myth of COVID-19 as the "Great Equalizer"

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on August 3, 2020

Is the public health crisis actually a "great equalizer"? Or is it simply furthering existing inequity?

Is the public health crisis actually a "great equalizer"? Or is it simply furthering existing inequity?

Autism

Law Enforcement and Autism: Why Training is Needed

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on June 26, 2020

Interactions with law enforcement can be deadly for those with disabilities. Research suggests helpful ways to move forward.

Interactions with law enforcement can be deadly for those with disabilities. Research suggests helpful ways to move forward.

Autism

Does Cerebrospinal Fluid Contain a Biomarker for Autism?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on June 15, 2020

Does cerebrospinal fluid contain a biomarker for autism? New research is promising.

Does cerebrospinal fluid contain a biomarker for autism? New research is promising.

Autism

Autism Services During a Global Health Crisis

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on May 4, 2020

Wondering how to get an autism assessment during a shelter in place, or worried about continuing to receive services? Research on telemedicine in autism is hopeful.

Wondering how to get an autism assessment during a shelter in place, or worried about continuing to receive services? Research on telemedicine in autism is hopeful.

Autism

How to Explain a Global Health Crisis to Children with Autism

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on March 16, 2020

Does it seem daunting to talk to children about coronavirus, especially if they have communication challenges? Here are some tips to help.

Does it seem daunting to talk to children about coronavirus, especially if they have communication challenges? Here are some tips to help.

Neuroscience

Increasing Diversity in Neuroscience and Autism Research

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on February 16, 2020

How can we increase participation of underrepresented minorities in autism research? A new study provides insights.

How can we increase participation of underrepresented minorities in autism research? A new study provides insights.

Education

Why Is Interdisciplinary Science So Important?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on January 15, 2020

It is easy to get 'stuck' in our own fields, but sometimes the best work happens when we combine approaches.

It is easy to get 'stuck' in our own fields, but sometimes the best work happens when we combine approaches.

Anger

Why Is Everyone in Love with Baby Yoda?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on December 5, 2019

Do you love baby Yoda? Feel like you want to squeeze him? There is a scientific explanation!

Do you love baby Yoda? Feel like you want to squeeze him? There is a scientific explanation!

Autism

What Is It Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis Later in Life?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on November 15, 2019

Why are more older adults being diagnosed with autism for the first time? New research provides insight into the process of being diagnosed with ASD after age 50.

Why are more older adults being diagnosed with autism for the first time? New research provides insight into the process of being diagnosed with ASD after age 50.

Autism

Predicting Autism with Electrophysiology

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on October 21, 2019

Wondering how we could identify autism in the first year of life? New research has promising neuroscience findings.

Wondering how we could identify autism in the first year of life? New research has promising neuroscience findings.

Autism

Trying to Predict the Future: Trajectories in Autism

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on September 13, 2019

Uncertainty about future outcomes in children with autism: what can clinicians tell families?

Uncertainty about future outcomes in children with autism: what can clinicians tell families?

Suicide

Autism and Suicide Risk: What Do We Know?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on August 10, 2019

Are individuals with autism at an increased risk of suicide? A new population-based study provides some answers.

Are individuals with autism at an increased risk of suicide? A new population-based study provides some answers.

Intelligence

Should We Discard the Term "High Functioning" in Autism?

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on July 6, 2019

Why are some people advocating for no longer using the term "high-functioning ASD"? New research helps explain the debate.

Why are some people advocating for no longer using the term "high-functioning ASD"? New research helps explain the debate.