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Neurotransmitters Flow in this Autism Mind: Weak Coherence Theory

The Weak Central Coherence (WCC) Theory is a cognitive theory of autism (cognitive theories try to explain how autistics think). It suggests that ...

Understanding Short-Term Brain Changes and Autism

PlainSpeak Plain Language Version for the Lay ReaderOur brains constantly change how neurons (nerve cells) communicate to help us learn and remember things....

I Was a Less Than Great Mom Last Night – Finding Cooper’s Voice

I had all four kids alone, from toddler to tween to an emotional 13 year with autism and it was a lot to...

The Role of Parvalbumin Neurons in Autism

A PlainSpeak version for the Lay ReaderThe Role of Parvalbumin Neurons in AutismBackgroundScientists believe that a special type of brain cell called Parvalbumin...

Bookends of My Heart: Autism, Joy, and Heartache – Finding Cooper’s Voice

It’s been a long day. A tiresome one. But a good one. I found myself with a rare moment of quiet, two of...

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