Autism

A lovely animation explaining autism for kids:  

Researchers have traced a region in the brain where a faulty gene becomes a faulty neural pathway to explain how a certain forms of Autism develop, which may lead to more effective and personalised treatment in the future: http://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-have-located-the-brain-switch-for-autism-s-social-struggles?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=02d53795a2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-02d53795a2-365490661  

New research points to a connection between gut health and Autism Spectrum Disorder: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/autisms-gut-brain-connection/33302  

Some thoughts on how Pokemon GO has an unexpected benefit of encouraging kids on the spectrum to  go outside and interact with other children, as well as their community: http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/05/health/pokemon-go-autism-aspergers/index.html  

Researchers have found evidence that suggests autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might not just be brain related. Instead, genetic mutations in peripheral sensory neurons could make those with ASD actually feel and sense the world differently – on a physical level – than those without it. http://www.sciencealert.com/autism-isn-t-just-a-brain-disease-new-study-finds http://www.cell.com/fulltext/S0092-8674(16)30584-0  

A great Youtube channel with videos by two young men with an insider view on their experiences growing up on the spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/user/AspergerExperts