Why do boys get diagnosed with autism four times as often as girls? New research, including some of the latest data from the International Society for Autism Research annual conference last week, addresses this question, one of the biggest mysteries in this field. A growing consensus is arguing that sex differences exist in genetic susceptibility,
Hands-on learning important for those with autism
A well known autism activist says that hands–on learning is important for those with autism. But Dr. Temple Grandin, who is autistic, says many schools are dropping their hands–on learning classes like home economics and auto shop. Not only do these classes teach practical skills, but she says eliminating them may be harmful to autistic
