Has our understanding of autism changed how we treat and diagnose the disorder?According to the CDC, one in thirty-six children in the US have autism. Unlike many other medical conditions, the diagnosis of autism is done based purely on behavior. That ignores the environmental and genetic factors that can contribute to autism and can cause children to be mis ... Show More
Aug 3
Neurophysiologist: The Truth About Brain Aging and Memory
Most people think cognitive decline is something you deal with later.But what if the changes that affect your memory, focus, and brain health are already happening right now?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I sit down with neurophysiologist and NeuroAthletics founder Lo ... Show More
28m 58s
Apr 2023
How early detection could change autism diagnosis and intervention, with Geraldine Dawson, PhD
About one in 36 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Geraldine Dawson, PhD, of Duke University, discusses why the number of diagnoses has risen so steeply in recent years, why it’s more common in boys than girls, and how research using artificial ... Show More
47m 53s
Dec 2023
The Causes & Treatments for Autism | Dr. Karen Parker
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Karen Parker, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the biology of social connections and bonding in babies, children and adults. Dr. Parker e ... Show More
2h 51m
Oct 2016
Autism and Minds Wired for Science
Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, Cambridge, and Director of the Autism Research Centre, gives the 2016 Charles Simonyi Lecture on new research into autism.
1h 2m