A Trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
My husband and I recently attended the World Autism Organization congress, held every four years. This year it was hosted in Houston, Texas. Although my daily work is filled with […]
Our Latest Publication: Autism Traits Are Predictive of Specific Gene Networks in Intellectual Disability
Last week our team published its newest work in the realm of autism genetics in Frontiers in Psychiatry titled, “Widespread Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Intellectual Disability.” For those of you who don’t follow genetics […]
Rights of Immigrant Children and the Public Charge Regulation
By my husband, Manuel Casanova. I’m so proud of his big heart! ❤️ via Rights of Immigrant Children and the Public Charge Regulation
What’s #DoctorsAreDickheads All About?
You may or may not be aware of the trending hashtag, #DoctorsAreDickheads, on Twitter. If you’re not knee-deep in the chronic illness community or aren’t much of a Twitter follower, […]
Our Book Is Finally Out! – “Defining Autism: A Guide to Brain, Biology, & Behavior”
After several years of writing, waiting, and hand-wringing, our book, Defining Autism: A Guide to Brain, Biology, & Behavior, is finally available for purchase on websites like Jessica Kingsley Publishers and […]
The Potential Therapeutic Marvels of Green Tea Extract
Just a few weeks ago my husband and several of his collaborators held a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a Spotlight Award from Frontiers, which was a very […]
Connective Tissue & the Brain
Connective tissue is a fibrous cell-sparse network that helps to connect, support, bind, and separate neighboring tissues from one another. It exists in and around every organ of the body. […]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Gastrointestinal Disorders
For most people, if they’re at all familiar with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or the closely related Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), when they think of these conditions the first thing that […]
The Importance of Free Speech in Autism Discourse and Beyond: A Curious Case for Compassion and a Stepping Stone to Finding Your Place in the World
Originally posted on Ad Astra Autistic:
Note: For clarity’s sake, the “hard” position of neurodiversity is one that opposes any form of treatment or even the possibility of a cure…
Ancient Animals of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City lies adjacent to the famous Central Park. Although the cornerstone for the current building wasn’t laid until 1877, the […]
