Professor David Amaral has been researching brain function and behavior for over twenty years since he joined the prestigious UC Davis as part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1995. With a background in neuroscience and psychology, Prof. Amaral has taken...
According to reports, the rapid pace of technological advancements, coupled with the rising prevalence of autism diagnosis in the United States and inherent difficulties within the autism therapy sector, highlights the pressing need for innovative tools such as robots. However, it is unlikely that...
While environmental factors and pollutants have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, genetics has also been found to play a significant role in the development of Autism. More specifically, the gene neuropilin2 has been identified as a key player in regulating the...
One of the challenges encountered by Autistic children is fear anxiety or trauma during medical trips, which can contribute to their avoidance of healthcare. In fact, children with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk – four times more likely – of having unmet...