Dr. Ana Kostic brings a novel perspective to her role as the Director of Drug Discovery and Development at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai. With significant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Dr. Kostic brings expertise from her previous roles in building possible drug candidates for treatment for …
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Most people have never heard of the IACC, or the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. It was established under the Children’s Health Act of 2000 and re-authorized most recently under the Autism CARES Act of 2024. It’s housed within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), coordinating autism research, services, and policies across …
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In recent months, a growing amount of news and attention recently has revolved around a medication, known as leucovorin, a folate-based medication discussed as a potential treatment for children with autism. Leucovorin (folinic acid) is not a new or controversial drug in itself. It’s widely used in clinical settings, most notably to reduce the toxic …
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Dr. Blythe Corbett brings a unique perspective to the world of autism research. From her early work as a paramedic and actor to her current role as a psychologist and leading autism researcher in the SENSE (Social Emotional NeuroScience Endocrinology) Lab, Dr. Corbett has constantly returned to the same question: how do we better understand …
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For many high school students, the college admissions process is both exciting and overwhelming. For autistic and other neurodivergent students, however, that journey can present unique challenges, from navigating self-advocacy to deciding whether or not to disclose a diagnosis. Dr. Eric Endlich, a clinical psychologist turned college admissions consultant, has dedicated his career to helping …
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Dr. David Ruttenberg is truly the Jack of all trades. From child piano prodigy to GRAMMY™️-producer to Amazon best-selling author to earning two undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and music, Dr. Ruttenberg has done it all. The ultimate career, however, was becoming a father at age 40. As older parents, Dr. Ruttenberg and his wife …
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A new study published in Nature Genetics (2025) has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each differentiated by their own set of unique challenges and associated with specific genetic variations. According to co-lead author of the paper Natalie Sauerwald, “For families navigating autism, understanding their child’s specific subtype can provide greater clarity and open the …
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As the founder of Autism Personal Coach, Doug Blecher has spent over a decade helping autistic adults navigate the complexities of everyday life through personalized support. At its core, his work is about cultivating self-trust, celebrating joy, and reshaping how we think about connection and community. My conversation with Doug explores not only what support …
In the world of autism spectrum disorder, cutting-edge technological innovations are continuously brought to the forefront of research and interventions. Autism research and technology are ultimatley forming a symbiotic relationship that seems promising for improving social, cognitive, and semantic abilities. From immersive virtual reality to AI-driven storytelling, new tools are expanding possibilities for improving social, …
April is World Autism Awareness, a month that calls for awareness, education, and advocacy. This year, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of just talking about autism, I want to amplify and highlight neurodiverse voices. Welcome back to my series Spectrum of Success. Too often, narratives around neurodiversity focus on limitations, rather …
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