The Burkman family of Frisco, Texas always have an extravagant light display outside their home for Christmas. It all started with their children who have autism. Photo: YouTube / Fox 4 Dallas They are both grown up now, but as children they always loved Christmas and lights. The holidays can be overwhelming for just about […]
I want to thank you for listening and for subscribing to Faster Than Normal! I also want to tell you that if you’re listening to this one, you probably listened to other episodes as well. Because of you all, we are the number one ADHD podcast on the internet!! And if you like us, you […]
I want to thank you for listening and for subscribing to Faster Than Normal! I also want to tell you that if you’re listening to this one, you probably listened to other episodes as well. Because of you all, we are the number one ADHD podcast on the internet!! And if you like us, you […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. Break A new imaging technique detects neurons that fire almost simultaneously across large parts of the brain tissue in living mice. The method could help researchers understand how extensive networks of neurons communicate and how these patterns differ between wild-type mice and mouse models of autism. According […]
MONROE, CT – Ciara O’Driscoll touched many lives drawing attention to Dravet syndrome, a rare drug-resistant epilepsy that begins in infancy or toddlerhood and causes seizures while slowing development. Despite her own diagnosis, the 12-year-old Jockey Hollow Middle School student braved adversity and learned math, reading, writing and public speaking. She enjoyed ballet, horse riding, […]
You may find that we’re making some changes in the near future, starting with updating our email feed. Of course, I had a technical mistake – they denied us the option to transfer and I really hope it’s nothing … personal. If you know what I mean. You may not receive us in your inbox […]
A little over 18 years ago, I gave birth to a superhero. His superpower was electricity. He was powerful. It was loud. When he walked into a room, he filled the room so completely that he suffocated. You could feel its power transmission and consume everyone in the room. Its electricity was exciting, but also […]
You may find that we’re making some changes in the near future, starting with updating our email feed. Of course, I had a technical mistake – they denied us the option to transfer and I really hope it’s nothing … personal. If you know what I mean. You may not receive us in your inbox […]
Screen Time: An app-based system to aid in diagnosing autism may be available soon. Courtesy of Cognoa The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an app designed to help doctors diagnose autism in children and marked it safe for use. However, it is still unclear whether the technology is effective, researchers say, raising […]
