Autism (Video)
Episodes
Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Education - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This panel focuses on empowering neurodiverse individuals and their families through open discussions about communication and connection. Participants...
Parents of Neurodiversity - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ths discussion captures the experiences of parents raising neurodivergent children, emphasizing the importance of finding joy, fostering inclusion, an...
No More Sidekicks: Putting Authentic Characters Front and Center in Fiction and Popular Culture - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This engaging panel discussion delves into the evolving representation of autistic characters in literature, comics, and pop culture, featuring author...
Sensory Issues in Autism: Impacts on Health and the Promise of Neuroscientific Discovery with Carissa Cascio - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carissa Cascio, Ph.D., explores how autistic individuals perceive and process sensory experiences, focusing on internal sensations of the body, known ...
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Recent Findings and New Directions with Christine Wu Nordahl - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Wu Nordahl, Ph.F., offers an insightful exploration into the unique needs and experiences of autistic teens, focusing on fostering inclusive...
Scalable Sleep Biomarkers in Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Carrie Bearden - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Bearden, Ph.D., delves into how sleep patterns and brain activity influence memory and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurodevelopment...
Western Lifestyle Harms Your Gut: Tips to Improve
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overa...
Clinical Implications of Sensory-Movement Differences in Autism
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Elizabeth Vosseller and Ian Nordling demonstrate techniques for helping autistic people who...
Community Support and Cognitive Science Help Non-Speaking Autistics Flourish
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Vikram Jaswal, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, presents research usi...
Human Connection and Autism Intervention
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we improve the human connection for people with autism? In this program, Ty Verno, director of the UC Santa Barbara's Koegel Autism Center dis...
The Importance of Considering Diversity in Autism Research and Practice with Brian Boyd - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian A. Boyd, Ph.D., explores the health challenges faced by autistic individuals, especially those in diverse gender and sexual orientation groups. ...
Siblings of Neurodiversity - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an eye-opening and heartfelt exploration of the intricate world surrounding autism, focusing on an often-overlooked perspective: the exper...
Rett Syndrome Patient-Derived Cortical Brain Organoids with Robert T. Fremeau Jr. - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert T. Fremeau, Jr., Ph.D., delves into Rett syndrome, a complex neurological condition. His research with brain organoids unveils its origins and ...
Decoding Autism: Unraveling Early Brain Development with Eric Courchesne - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Courchesne, Ph.D., explores autism, highlighting its complexity beyond the brain and its connection to genetics and brain development. He focuses...
Neurodiverse Heroes - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join a diverse panel discussing neurodiversity's power and potential. They share personal stories, advocating acceptance, and envisioning a future whe...
Eye-Tracking: The Future of Diagnostics Prognostics and Treatment Planning in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Karen Pierce - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Pierce, Ph.D., explores using eye tracking to diagnose and treat autism. Her work identifies patterns in children's attention, aiming to streaml...
Neurodiversity in Literature: Towards Authentic Representation - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join a captivating discussion where diverse voices, including neurodiverse speakers, take the stage to advocate for representation in literature and m...
Autism: The Human Brain on a Continuum with Daniel Geschwind - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D., explains autism's genetic roots using a polygenic model, where multiple genes, including common variations, contribute ...
The Human Microbiome and Autism with Rob Knight - Autism Tree Project Foundation Global Neurodiversity Conference 2023
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions ...
Studying the Brain Through the Lens of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Gaia Novarino - Breaking News in Stem Cells
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gaia Navarino shares her work on disorder-causing genetic mutations at the system, cellular and molecular level. With a focus on autism spectrum disor...
The Earliest Detection of Neurodevelopmental Derailment Leading to Autism is Now in Our Grasp with Elizabeth Torres - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a critical need for early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Elizabeth Torres, Ph.D., Rutgers University, shares new developments in ...
Autism in Hollywood - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Levy, M.D. joins the Living Autistically Panel to discuss the challenges of autism during adolescence and how the arts - from comic books to p...
Autism at Work: Opening More Doors to Workers Who Are Neurodivergent - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The county of San Diego has instituted inclusionary hiring practices to recruit neurodivergent individuals to the workforce and ensure departments hav...
Autism Gaming and Attention with Leanne Chukoskie - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D., Northeastern University, discusses her work using video games and play-based studies to learn more about autism and uncover p...
Does Cannabidiol Have a Role in the Treatment of Problem Behaviors in Autism? with Doris Trauner - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Treatment options for problematic behaviors associated with severe autism are limited. Can cannabidiol (CBD) be an effective therapy? Doris Trauner, M...
Rescuing Phenotypes in PTHS-Derived Brain Organoids with Alysson Muotri - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alysson Muotri discusses modeling Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS) using stem cells and brain organoids. He shares how rescuing TCF4 expression with CRISP...
Autism and Gene Therapy with Alysson Muotri - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is gene therapy and how does it relate to autism? Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., contextualizes the autism spectrum, defines gene therapy, shares how hum...
Autism and Epilepsy with Maria Montenegro - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Epilepsy is a frequent co-morbidity in those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Maria Augusta Montenegro, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how cognitive abili...
Understanding Diversity in Autism Research - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is a hallmark in autism yet autism research does not capture the full heterogeneity of individuals on the spectrum. Constance Smith-Hicks, M...
Down Syndrome Associated Neurodevelopmental Senescence with Hiruy Meharena - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In individuals with Down syndrome, there is an aging-like phenotype known as senescence. Hiruy Meharena, Ph.D., UC San Diego, discusses how this impac...
Astrocyte Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Dilek Colak - Breaking News in Stem Cells
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dilek Colak, PhD, shares the results of recent work identifying aberrant Ca2+ signaling in ASD astrocytes as a mechanism that contributes to specific ...
Living Autistically
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to be an adult with autism? A panel shares their journeys as well as the impact the pandemic has had on their lives. Series: "Autism ...
The Inclusion of Typers and Non-Speaking Community: Flowers for Algernon Book Club
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join a panel of typers as they explore the underlying themes of Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon." Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscienc...
Impact of COVID-19 on Children with Moderate to Severe Autism with Doris Trauner
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented changes in routines across the globe. For individuals with autism (ASD) changes in routine can hav...
Sensory Systems and Autism with Dr. Constance Smith-Hicks
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Constance Smith-Hicks, MD, PhD provides an overview of the sensory challenges in autism spectrum disorder and explains how the sensory system develops...
Autism and Epilepsy with Brian Moseley
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the prevalence of epilepsy in individuals with autism? Brian Moseley, MD explores the connection and influencing factors. Series: "Autism Tree...
Precision Autism with Elizabeth Torres PhD
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can the principles of precision medicine apply to autism? Elizabeth Torres, PhD, shares how it has shaped her research. She also explains the thre...
Autism at Work
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can employers and universities better support individuals with autism? A panel of experts including parents, employers, and researchers discusses ...
Genetics of Autism with Jonathan Sebat PhD
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Sebat, PhD shares current research on how combinations of rare gene mutations and complex common variant risk factors contribute to autism. ...
Autism Research and Neurodiversity: The Changing Culture with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Simon Baron-Cohen examines the changing nature of autism research and how it should become participatory and co-designed by the autistic community...