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Mental health

Alternative Autism Treatments Under the Microscope: What’s Truly Effective?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has seen a proliferation of alternative treatments promising substantial improvements in symptoms, yet a recent comprehensive review raises substantial doubts about their efficacy and safety. With the dramatic rise in autism diagnoses, many parents and educators seek out non-conventional therapies, ranging from probiotics to acupuncture. However, a detailed analysis by researchers has […]

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Neurodevelopmental

Which Kids Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms? New Autism Research Reveals Unexpected Clues

One preschooler spent just 2.3 seconds looking at a smiling adult—and that tiny moment predicted an entire year of developmental growth. Yes, you read that right. Two-point-three seconds. That’s the kind of eyebrow-raising detail tucked inside a major study on early childhood education for autistic children—one that challenges some assumptions many parents and educators hold […]

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Development

The Hidden Rules of the Classroom

A second-grader walked up to a classmate during free choice time, grinning, holding a LEGO tower he’d worked on for nearly 20 minutes. “Want to build with me?” he asked. The other child shrugged. “Not really.”Two more shook their heads.Another didn’t respond at all. By the time he returned to his seat, his smile had […]

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Policy

Next Week in Educational News, November 11, 2025

President Trump’s March executive order to dismantle the Department of Education—part of the Project 2025 agenda—has led to sweeping cuts that gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, laying off over two-thirds of its remaining staff and effectively halting enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves 7.5 million U.S. […]

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Mental health

How Online Parent Coaching Helps Kids with Autism Thrive

On a Tuesday evening, just after homework time, a mother sits beside her 10-year-old son. The math worksheet has dissolved into tears. She takes a breath, recalls a phrase from her parent-training session—“Big deal or little deal?”—and gently asks him to decide. Within moments, the storm passes. For many families raising autistic children, those micro-victories […]

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News

Educational News Roundup, September 25, 2025

With a shut down looming, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts school policy. Here’s an overview of what’s been in the news Student Rights on the Ballot in VA In the forthcoming Virginia statewide elections, candidates exhibit significant discrepancies in their stances on LGBTQ policies, with issues like marriage equality and […]

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News

Educational News Round Up, September 11, 2025

Need some more bad news? The Department of Education’s decision to end discretionary grants for minority-serving institutions (MSIs) is a direct threat to equity in higher education. These funds have historically supported Hispanic-serving, predominantly Black, and Asian American and Pacific Islander–serving colleges, enabling them to provide tutoring, faculty training, and resources that benefit first-generation and […]

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Neurodevelopmental

The Thalamic Brain Circuit’s Impact on Sensations in School-aged Children

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains one of the most enigmatic developmental conditions affecting school-aged children. Recent scientific discoveries have provided deeper insights into the neurological underpinnings of this condition, focusing particularly on the brain’s thalamic circuitry. This week’s spotlight news on the science behind autism sheds new light on a thalamic brain circuit that could […]

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Development

Navigating Autism Education: A Briefer

Autism education is a dynamic field evolving with new research findings and innovative teaching strategies. The latest research highlights both challenges and breakthroughs in understanding autism, especially regarding how educational strategies can be tailored to meet the unique needs of autistic students. Understanding Autism: Insights and Challenges Recent studies have shed light on the complexities […]

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Development

Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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