Previous findings suggest that autistic children rarely use the words ‘think’ and ‘know’ when telling stories — but this may not be true for autistic girls. Molecular Autism
A natural-language-processing program can comb through children’s electronic health records and genetic test results to detect serious genetic conditions. Science Translational Medicine
Science and society
A new “Sesame Street” video teaches people how to ‘hug’ children with autism who have a sensitivity to touch. Lifehacker
CRISPR-based enzymes that edit DNA also make unintended changes in RNA. Science
A new medical device treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children by delivering electrical pulses to the brain while they sleep. Gizmodo
Researchers are trying to develop an autism screen based on the time it takes toddlers to respond when their name is called. The New York Times
Parents have a hard time adjusting their hopes and expectations when their child gets diagnosed with a rare developmental condition. The Atlantic
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s autism has fueled the 16-year-old’s passion for tackling climate change, says columnist Ian Birrell. The Guardian
Women at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, say a small group of male faculty has a disproportionate amount of power over the allocation of private funding. The New York Times Magazine
Scientists have found a way to decode brain signals and translate them into speech. NPR
Efforts to understand how genetic and environmental factors influence human traits have been limited by statistical problems. Quanta Magazine
The push to create more exotic model organisms using gene-editing tools has revealed how little scientists know about other species. Nature
Martial arts classes can help children on the spectrum learn social skills. WPRI
In response to the biggest measles outbreak in the United States in a quarter-century, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar released a statement on the dangers of measles and the importance of getting vaccinated. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Autism and the arts
Comic-book artists hope a superhero on the spectrum empowers autistic children and raises awareness about the condition. The Salt Lake Tribune
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