From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
Episodes
Research at UT-Austin using Infrared Light
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For today, just a brief introduction to research beginning at UT-Austin, University of Texas at Austin, led by Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima. The study ...
Eye-Tracking as an Early Biomarker of Autism
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss eye-tracking as an early biomarker for Autism. Eye-tracking, on infants, improve assessment outcomes at young ages, as you...
Dr. Richard Frye, MD, PhD: Understanding the Roles and Sensitivity of Mitochondrial Functioning
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we discuss the roles and sensitivity of mitochondria with Dr. Richard Frye, MD, PhD. Dr. Frye received an MD and a PhD in Physiology...
Autism and Mitochondria: Biophysics meets Biochemistry
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the mitochondria. You know mitochondria as the "powerhouse" of the cell, but this biological process is biophysics meeting...
An Overlooked Distinction of Autism and ADHD: These are Two Different Conditions
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we challenge the modern trend of Autism and ADHD comorbid diagnosis. We will use children from Kanner and Asperger to show these so-c...
Jonathan Mitchell: Senior Citizen Autistic, Author, and Advocate Challenging the Status Quo of Research and Neurodiversity
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jonathan Mitchell. Jonathan is a senior citizen Autistic, Author of numerous novels and blogs, and stands up for the purpose of Auti...
B.3- This is Autism- Restricted, Fixated INTERESTS that are (Blank) in INTENSITY or FOCUS
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hans Asperger called the children "little professors"- This is Autism.In this episode, we explore criteria B.3, which is the core of Autism. Donald Tr...
Autism Research- if it is not finding the Cause, what is the purpose?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore typical topics with Autism research and try to understand the purpose. Autism research is confounding, and maybe, lacks di...
Autism and Gastrointestinal Problems, and exploring how changes in Light have major implications
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, we will explore a common problem with Autism- the Gastrointestinal Tract. The one consistent finding with Autism and GI is a problem e...
Autism and the Womb, and expanding Artificial Light as a possible cause of Autism
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Autism developing in the embryo. We will review a couple Scientific papers discussing specific time frames of development ...
Understanding the Rates of Autism: History, Classifications, Symptoms, Assessments, and Vaccines
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore some critical dates and understanding of Autism. We will time travel from 1911 to 2024 with a goal of understanding why th...
Cause of Autism: Autism is a Modern Biological Adaptation to a Common Environmental Change- Light.
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autism just magically shows up.In this episode, we explore neuroplasiticity in our biology for one common environmental change- Light. Please consider...
Dr. Leanna Hernandez: Genetic Variation and Brain Connectivity of Autism, the Oxytocin Receptor Gene, and Sex- and Diagnosis-Differences
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Autism with Dr. Leanna Hernandez. Dr. Hernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehaviora...
Autism and the Salience Network, and topics to prepare for a future episode about Sex-and-Diagnosis Differences and the Nucleus Accumbens (NAc)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We expand on a critical network discussed in the Autism and Adaptive Responses episode. The biology that gives us Autism, gives us a condition the out...
The Roles of Oxytocin and Vasopressin in the Autistic Phenotype
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Oxytocin and Vasopressin's vast roles in Human Biology. We time travel to cover the evolution of the two molecules and lea...
Dr. Catherine Lord: The Evolution of Autism Assessment, Challenges with Understanding the Spectrum of Autism, and Barriers in the Medical and Education Systems for Autism
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Autism with Dr. Catherine Lord. Dr. Lord is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Education at UCLA and one of the f...
Autism and Adaptive Responses, and exploring the mPFC, ACC, and Insula
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore three regions associated with social awareness- the medial Prefrontal Cortex, the Anterior Cingulate Cortex, and the Insul...
Autism and Anxiety
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss biology of anxiety, responses from anxiety, and common situations causing anxiety with Autism. The stress response system ...
Autism and Employment
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover Autism and employment- some Superpowers and some Superdeficits. We discuss different types of work that are easier and fit o...
Autism and Education
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Autism and Education. We explore some current condition within education and some personal experiences. Specifically, the ...
Happy Mother's Day
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no question Mothers that have children with Autism are incredible. You are loved and appreciated.
What is Autism: Part 2 of Criteria B: Will the so-called normal people accept our "differences," or Not?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Criteria B is Autism. Hans Aspergers called the children with the syndrome "little professors." This is Autism. Our routines and fixated interests. Au...
What is Autism: Part 2 of Criteria A- Can you fit in, or Not? Are you like the so-called "normal" people, or Not?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't try to change an Autistic Person because they are "different" than you. In this episode, we explore more examples of Criteria A- Deficits in Soc...
Part 2: Excitation / Inhibition Imbalance with Autism and Metabolic "Bank" Account and Demands, and Background Biology
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the Excitation and Inhibition phenomena, we discuss Metabolic "bank" account and demands of navigating the social world. We discuss if we...
Part 1: Excitation / Inhibition Imbalance with Autism and Development, Melanin, Melanopsin, and BDNF
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the Excitation and Inhibition Phenomena in Autism. There are many biological aspects implicating the E/I balance, and the ...
Common Genetic and Proteins Associated with Autism, and I play Tug-of-War with Barbed-Wire
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss common genetic and proteins implicated with Autism. This episode is all about preparing for a future episode about Excitat...
What is Autism: Deficits in Social Communication and Interaction
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss Criteria A in the DSM-5-TR, which involves social communication and interaction. We discuss various aspects of the soci...
What is Autism: Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss criteria B from the DSM-5-TR. Criteria B are known as Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors. In addition, we discuss how cri...