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Autism Phenome Project
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines For Autistic People
Autism Research
The Rescue
Brain Organoids
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Early Intervention For Autism
Autistic Representation In Film
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Rett Syndrome
Immunotherapy
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Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from University of California and other experts.

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UC Davis researcher Christine Nordahl is leading a longitudinal study of children with autism. The Autism Phenome Project looks for early predictors of later outcomes using brain scans and assessments so that early intervention and targeted support c... more

Authentic autism representation begins with listening to autistic people and including them in stories about their lives. Seth Bakke, producer, writer and director of The Rescue, explains how his autistic cousin Aaron and a poem by autistic typer Pet... more

Human brain organoids help researchers study neurodevelopmental disorders that are difficult to examine directly in developing brain tissue. Giorgia Quadrato, USC, uses cortical organoids derived from human pluripotent stem cells to examine SYNGAP1, ... more

As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Kavitha Murthi,Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, discusses occupational therapy for autistic people. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41463]

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Recent Guests

Seth Bakke
Producer, writer and director of The Rescue
Episode: The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Otto Lana
Autistic advocate and multimodality communicator
Episode: The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Steven Tran
Postdoctoral researcher at UC San Diego and Peter Tran's brother
University of California San Diego
Episode: The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Peter Tran
Autistic typer, life coach and poet
Episode: The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Giorgia Quadrato
USC researcher studying human brain organoids and neurodevelopmental disorders
USC
Episode: Early Roles of SYNGAP1 in Neurodevelopment: Insights from a Top Autism Risk Gene
Kavitha Murthi
Occupational therapist and research scholar focused on neurodiversity-affirming practices
Rutgers University
Episode: Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Autistic People Across the Lifespan
Jonathan Sebat
Autism genetics researcher at UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Episode: The Causes of Autism
Anne Grego-Nagel
Autistic human factors engineer working on the science team at Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks
Episode: Conducting Autism Research from a Stakeholder Perspective
Zach Williams
Autistic physician and research-track psychiatry resident at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Conducting Autism Research from a Stakeholder Perspective

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Absolutely loving it

    Thank you for the beautifully curated episodes. I’m learning so much with each one of them.

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    PratyashaJ
    India6 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Very informative! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mabel Agbenorto
    United Kingdom9 years ago

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That May Be the Chancellor - Episode 14
Q: Can you tell me about the research project, the study that you're part of?
Christine Nordahl explains that the Autism Phenome Project follows children over time with brain imaging and behavioral and medical information to identify developmental trajectories and early predictors of later outcomes.
That May Be the Chancellor - Episode 14
Q: Tell us about the current research that you do and some of the breakthroughs and innovations you may have had recently with the research.
Joseph Tuscano describes developing new drugs focused on immunotherapy and working with other centers and the National Cancer Institute to bring those products to patients through clinical trials.
It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Q: Can you give more details as to an organized way where we can share our stories? Like you shared a site or when there's a specific prop, like law that's being passed that we can share our comments to, but are there like lobby days that families can join, where we can speak directly with legislators?
Hoff advises people to identify the changes they want and work with organizations they trust, noting that advocacy groups have different approaches and may suit different people. He names the National Head Start Association, Autism Speaks, and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as organizations working in related areas.
It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Q: What will it take to get these changes done? What can we do as parents and advocates to move that needle?
Hoff recommends sharing personal experiences directly with officials, contributing public comments to initiatives, using media opportunities to shape narratives, and speaking openly when possible. He says policy change also depends on broader cultural change.
Growing Human Brains in Space
Q: Would it be possible to do some of the preliminary extraction and API, active pharmaceutical ingredient development in Brazil closer to where the source is for these new compounds?
Muotri says this is possible and is under consideration, depending on the molecule, since some compounds may be difficult to synthesize.

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Expert-led talks and conversations examine autism across neuroscience, genetics, diagnosis, research, clinical practice, and daily life. Researchers explain topics such as brain development and autism-related genes, while clinicians and advocates discuss practical support, occupational therapy, inclusive research, disability policy, and autistic representation in film. The format includes presentations, interviews, and panel discussions, often with time for questions and perspectives from autistic people and families.

Guests range from university researchers and healthcare professionals to autistic advocates, family members, and people with direct experience of research or communication practices. A distinctive strength is the attention to... more

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