At Columbus Bishop Ready, the high school prides itself on forming well-rounded students who lead with compassion, serve others and use their gifts to positively impact the world around them. Recent graduate Diane Osuji exemplifies the mission in action. Throughout her time at Bishop Ready, Osuji immersed herself in nearly every corner of student life….
Deep focus: Subcortical brain structures contribute to autism more than previously appreciated, according to two new preprints. One study used single-cell RNA sequencing to identify altered gene expression and found that excitatory neurons in the thalamus and hypothalamus are particularly enriched in autism-linked genes, along with cortical regions. The other study used a different method of transcriptomic analysis to further…
Deep focus: Subcortical brain structures contribute to autism more than previously appreciated, according to two new preprints. One study used single-cell RNA sequencing to identify altered gene expression and found that excitatory neurons in the thalamus and hypothalamus are particularly enriched in autism-linked genes, along with cortical regions. The other study used a different method of transcriptomic analysis to further…
A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of people with higher autistic traits are much more likely to report that their anxiety worsens as they age. The study was led by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN)…
A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of people with higher autistic traits are much more likely to report that their anxiety worsens as they age. The study was led by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN)…
A mum said she felt “sick to her stomach” after her nine-year-old autistic son was found on a busy main road by himself when she said he was supposed to be having one-to-one care at a sensory group. Gemma, from St Helens, said she was still “in shock” that William, who is non-verbal, was found…
A mum said she felt “sick to her stomach” after her nine-year-old autistic son was found on a busy main road by himself when she said he was supposed to be having one-to-one care at a sensory group. Gemma, from St Helens, said she was still “in shock” that William, who is non-verbal, was found…
What started as one Roslyn teenager’s vision for a more inclusive summer is now entering its fifth year and its biggest chapter yet. GAME ON for Autism, the flag football fundraiser founded by Roslyn student Justin Wasserman, returns Sunday, June 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Park at East Hills. Tickets are…
What started as one Roslyn teenager’s vision for a more inclusive summer is now entering its fifth year and its biggest chapter yet. GAME ON for Autism, the flag football fundraiser founded by Roslyn student Justin Wasserman, returns Sunday, June 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Park at East Hills. Tickets are…
Annual charity softball event brings out Giants plays from today and yesterday to Pomona baseball stadium. Annual charity softball event brings out Giants plays from today and yesterday to Pomona baseball stadium. Current and former New York Giants took the field in Rockland County to raise money for charity. It was the annual Giants softball…