Autism Science Foundation

If you want to help scientific research but don't know how volunteer to be in a research study! You can earn some money and learn more about your family and yourself. ASF has a listing here: https://hubs.li/Q02Hr3_J0

More biological evidence that profound autism is different from non-profound. Embryonic origin of two ASD subtypes of social symptom severity: the larger the brain cortical organoid size, the more severe the social symptoms - Molecular Autism https://hubs.li/Q02H98mr0

Many families ask the question: does lightning strike twice? If I have a child with autism what is the probability of a future child being diagnosed? The #babysiblingsresearchconsortium pooled their data to come up with the most up-to-date number so far: 20.2%. But there are many factors that influence this number. Listen to this week's #asfpodcast to learn more. https://hubs.li/Q02HrvgC0

Happening Tuesday!!! Super-sibling, autism researcher and Profound Autism Alliance co-founder @AmyUrsitti shares insights on her life with brother Jack as well as her phenomenal work as an advocate on the next #SamsSibsStickTogether meeting on July 23rd at 2PM eastern. Do not miss this! Sam's Sibs Stick Together is a partnership between ASF and Els for Autism. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02GW6yJ0

Together with the #ZaleFoundation and @ElsforAutism, the Sam's Sibs Stick Together program is providing a #mentalhealth support group for #siblings! Once a month you will meet with a licensed professional counselor and other siblings to promote mental health and talk in a trusted group of other siblings who understand. It's free, and meets monthly. Please register here: https://hubs.li/Q02G3YwR0.

Hot off the press: new research from the #babysiblingsresearchconsortium updates numbers on how autism runs in families. Overall, the likelihood of recurrence is 20.2%, however, this number is influenced by number of autistic siblings in the family, sex, and maternal education. Listen to a full description on Monday's #ASFpodcast and learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02GW1zp0

#ICYMI, listen to Alison Singer with Gina Kavali on her podcast @LifeWiththeSpectrum. Alison talks about the importance of autism research and science in general, and how families can get involved. https://hubs.li/Q02GvMT90

This is a wonderful piece from Dr. Shafali Jeste about the power of families and scientists working together to strengthen clinical trials in autism. ASF-supported AGENDA is part of the efforts to bring together patient advocacy groups to unite and work together to advance new treatments. https://hubs.li/Q02GfvJ-0

Happening in a few hours! The next #InteragencyAutismCoordinatingCommittee, the office of the government which coordinates #autism initiatives, will be TODAY at 10AM eastern. Please join virtually! The next meeting will include a session on family #caregivers. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02F-tYf0

Super-sibling, autism researcher and @ProfoundAutismAlliance co-founder @AmyUrsitti shares insights on her life with brother Jack as well as her phenomenal work as an advocate on the next #SamsSibsStickTogether meeting on July 23rd at 2PM eastern. Sam's Sibs Stick Together is a partnership between ASF and @ElsforAutism. Do not miss this! Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fvl750