Professor Dave Explains
Bioengineer Jessica Griffiths (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Jessica is a bioengineer at Caltech that studies the gut-brain axis, and in particular how autism-related genetic mutations impact gut dysfunction. It's pretty cutting edge stuff, let's take a look inside her lab and hear about what she...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is it time to abandon our biological myth of mental illness?
From schizophrenia to depression we assume our psychiatric diagnoses are real. But as the mental health epidemic turns global, the categories now seem like the cause. Is it time to abandon our biological account of mental illness? Or is...
Science360
Humanoid robot 'Russell' engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
Science360
Humanoid robot Russell engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
TMW Media
Shapes & Colors: Colors and shapes in real life
Matching colors to real life things. Matching shapes with real life things. Shapes & Colors, Part 6
Science360
Catching early signs of autism in infants
Catching early signs of autism in infants. About one in fifty-nine children in the U.S. has an Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. Diagnosis usually takes place on or after the age of three. Is it possible to spot ASD earlier? A new study...
Psychology Unlocked
🧠 Introduction to Autism in 5 Minutes 🧠 Developmental Psychology
Autism is a developmental disorder associated with social and language abnormalities, as well as sterotypical and repetitive patterns of behaviour. It is a huge area of psychological research and many questions remain - as of yet -...
Healthcare Triage
Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: Healthcare Triage #12
There is almost no topic in health and health policy that immediately polarizes people more than the idea that vaccines cause autism. Even though the original big paper on this topic came out at the end of the last century, the anger...
TMW Media
Animals, Birds & Fish: Pictures and names
Writing the names of animals, birds, and fish. Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 2
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A Day at School: Let's look at learning, Part 3
Let's take one more closer look at learning by spelling words about school. A Day at School, Part 7
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Animals, Birds & Fish: Toys and pretend
Toys and pretend animals that we can play with. Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 3
Guinness World Records
Max Park: Embracing Autism and Dominating the Cubing World
This video is a heartwarming story about Max Park, a young boy with autism who found his passion and talent in solving Rubik's Cubes. Through his journey in the cubing community, Max not only became a world record holder but also...
Healthcare Triage
Studies Confirm, Vaccines Still Don't Cause Autism. But Are These Studies Helping?
You may have heard of a recent study published in JAMA that once again confirmed that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not related to autism. I just met the author of the study at a recent meeting, and she told me that...
TMW Media
Animals, Birds & Fish: At the zoo, Part 1
Taking a look at all the animals, birds and fish at the zoo.
Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 1
Healthcare Triage
Incidents and Criticisms: Vaccine Backlash Part 2
Part five of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, continues to explore the history of societal backlash against vaccination, with particular attention to...
Mazz Media
Marvel and Friends: Sharing and Taking Turns
Marvel and Friends is a DVD series geared specifically for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The "Sharing and Taking Turns" title focuses on teaching socially appropriate ways of interacting with other children, with an...
TMW Media
Body Parts & Grooming: A closer look at body parts
This video will take a closer look at the different parts of our body. Body Parts & Grooming, Part 2
Science360
NSF Science Now 12
This week's episode highlights Vanderbilt University's humanoid robot geared to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Michigan researchers harnessing terahertz technology that could one day help doctors see deep into...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Matthew Lerner - Autism Unlocking the Social World
Matthew D. Lerner, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, & Pediatrics in the Psychology Department at Stony Brook University, where he directs the Stony Brook Social Competence and Treatment Lab. Dr. Lerner's research...
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Reading & Spelling: Spelling real life objects
See how to spell real life objects. Reading & Spelling, Part 2
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Reading & Spelling: Write and read Part 2 of 2
Continuing to say, write, and read what pictures are. Reading & Spelling, Part 6
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The Alphabet: All kinds of letters
Look at the letters in different shapes, colors and sizes. The Alphabet, Part 3
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week - Episode 4
Zombie ants, DNA robots, growing organs & an app for assessing autism. It’s episode 4 of your weekly briefing on the latest discoveries you might not hear about anywhere else, all with funding from the National Science Foundation....