Essential workers: A new study details the molecular pathways that connect cortical interneuron dysfunction to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and epilepsy. Variants of the ARX gene, which encodes a transcription factor, lead to impaired cell cycles and altered migration of interneurons. The LOM1 gene, a downstream target, plays a role in how ARX affects […]
For months, people have asked my opinion on the popular Telepathy Tapes podcast, and its premise of non-speaking autistics not only reading minds but bringing the world messages of love and peace. (You’ve probably been asked about it, too, if you have even a tangential autism connection.) And I’m here to tell you: The Telepathy […]
I couldn’t sleep. I just stared into the darkness, replaying everything the vet and his assistants had told me. Every now and then, I forgot that my cat was dead. My hand would instinctively reach out to the familiar spot beside me, where Timon always slept. And then the realisation would hit me like a […]
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 The Ministry of Education has officially gazetted new school fees caps, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and guardians across the country Facebook
“I Love My Child, But I Miss Me” No one warns you about this part of motherhood. They tell you about sleepless nights, stretch marks, feeding schedules, and tantrums.But no one prepares you for the quiet moment when you look at an old photo of yourself and think: “I miss her.” If you’ve ever missed […]
The largest study to date of leucovorin’s effectiveness for treating autism traits has been retracted because of data inconsistencies and statistical issues, according to a notice posted last week by the European Journal of Pediatrics. The study included 77 autistic children and is one of only five randomized clinical trials that have tested leucovorin, also […]
Family affairs: In a new paper, researchers compared the genomes of 189 people from 51 families to search for genetic variation linked to autism. Using phased genome assemblies to generate long-read sequencing data, the investigators identified three likely variants: TBL1XR1, MECP2 and SYNGAP1. They also pinpoint several de novo candidates and inherited homozygous structural variants […]
Because that one cup of chai is sometimes the only pause we get. It’s Not Just Tea, It’s Survival For Indian mothers, a tea break is never just a tea break. It’s five stolen minutes between school runs and cooking, between emotional labor and invisible work. It’s the moment we sit down—not because everything is […]
Becoming a mother is often painted as magical, instinctive, and full of glowing moments. And yes—some moments take your breath away. But there’s also a quieter, messier truth that no one really prepares you for. This is for every Indian mom who has smiled through exhaustion, balanced expectations, and wondered, “Is it just me?” It’s […]
Raising not one, but two children with ADHD should be easy for me. I’m a special education teacher and I have ADHD myself. I also have a deep well of strategies, research, and professional experience to draw from. Sometimes, all of that helps. Often, it doesn’t. Having knowledge doesn’t mean that I have endless patience […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced new members of the committee that sets priorities for federal autism research. The memo, released yesterday, names 21 additions and no overlap with previous membership, marking one of several departures from past cohorts. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) typically comprises both scientists and advocates. The […]
A new type of progenitor cell found deep in the developing human brain spawns a steady supply of inhibitory interneurons and glia, according to a new study. The findings point to a potential origin of the inhibitory imbalance linked to autism and other conditions. The study is a “tour de force” and “adds an important […]
