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Spotted around the web: Week of 10 June 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 10 June.
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Science & Society
From funding decisions to scientific fraud, a wide range of societal factors shape autism research.
June 2019
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How Trump’s fetal-tissue policy impacts medical research
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The announcement this week that the U.S. federal government is changing its policy on the use of human fetal tissue in medical research is designed to please anti-abortion groups.
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Opinion / Q&A
Beyond the bench: A conversation with Adam Guastella
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Clinical psychologist Adam Guastella is driven to develop treatments that work for all autistic people — and to throw birthday parties for a few of those people.
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Large survey of children hints at true autism prevalence in Vietnam
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Less than 1 percent of young children in northern Vietnam have autism, but this prevalence is higher than in previous reports.
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Multimedia / Webinars
Roundtable: Camouflaging in autism
Watch the complete replay of our roundtable on camouflaging in autism.
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Features / Multimedia
The Story Collider presents: Stories from Spectrum
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The Story Collider partnered with Spectrum for a storytelling event about experiences with autism. The event took place 2 May at the Centre Phi in Montreal, to coincide with the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research.
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Spotted around the web: Week of 27 May 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 27 May.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Signs of psychosis in people with autism warrant serious concern
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Many young autistic people with signs of emerging psychosis go without appropriate care.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Autistic people with intellectual disability often excluded in studies
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The lack of people with intellectual disability in studies of autism has a profound effect on our understanding of the condition.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Rise in autism diagnoses in Northern Ireland highlights lack of support
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Autism’s prevalence in Northern Ireland is climbing, but government policies leave families unable to access the treatments they need.