If Autism Research Requires Brain Tissue, Why Aren’t People Donating?

• By: Nicole K. Coman, Ed.S. Autism BrainNet
• June 8th, 2026
• autism research, brain donation, neurodevelopmental conditions, organ donation awareness, postmortem brain tissue, scientific research
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For researchers who study autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions, postmortem brain tissue is a critical scientific resource that cannot be replicated by imaging technologies, tissue culture, animal experiments or artificial intelligence. However, survey results published by Autism...

How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies

• By: Thomas L. Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College
• January 1st, 2012
• auditory integration therapy, autism interventions, clinical trials, evidence-based practices, research, science, scientific research, sensory processing, treatment effectiveness, treatments
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There are many ways of learning about our world. One way is through science and the scientific process. There is a growing belief that the methods of science and scientific inquiry are the standards that should be employed when designing and evaluating autism treatments. Ideally, by adhering to...