The debate on the appropriateness of the puzzle piece as a symbol for Autism is still going strong and no real consensus has been made on whether it should stay or if a new one should be created. What is clear though is that the meaning behind the symbol still elicits strong reactions, ...
Just when I thought it was only parents who liked the puzzle symbol, I received this input from Erin Clemens who is on the spectrum, “I like the puzzle piece. I like it because it’s not about the end result, but the PROCESS of putting the pieces together. I also like it because ...
Puzzle pieces, both those used as autism logos and those used more generically, evoked negative implicit associations ( t(399) = -5.357, p < 0.001) and negative explicit associations ( z = 4.693, p < 0.001, d = 0.491). Participants explicitly associated puzzle pieces...
The Infinity Symbol The infinity symbol is another alternative to the puzzle piece, often paired with the rainbow spectrum. It typically inspires the aspiration for inclusivity and integration into society for people on the autism spectrum. And diving further into the meaning of the infinity sign, ...
autism, public awareness kicks in when we see the puzzle piece symbol for autism. Regardless the historical or the current facts about the puzzle piece or indeed even our own association and good feelings with the puzzle piece it is important we understand what the puzzle piece has come to ...
Puzzle pieces have become ubiquitous symbols for autism. However, puzzle-piece imagery stirs debate between those who support and those who object to its use because they believe puzzle-piece imagery evokes negative associations. Our study empirically investigated whether puzzle pieces evoke negative asso...
Mutations in a subunit of a receptor that binds the major inhibitory neurotransmitter GABAA in the brain have been linked, through a common mechanism, to epilepsy, autism and intellectual disability, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center an
**Supporting a Cause with Style** These charms are not just about aesthetics; they're a statement of support for the autism community. The puzzle piece design is a universal symbol of autism awareness, making these charms a thoughtful gift for anyone touched by the condition. They're perfect...
So, are weaker connections or stronger connections between brain cells to blame for the development of autism-related disorders? "I don't think it really matters if connections between brain cells are too strong or too weak. I think either case can contribute to the development of autism," He...
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the final piece of this puzzle came from China. I’ve listened closely to the stories of American scientists wanting to study autism and complaining that any studies that are even remotely controversial are nearly impossible to fund or get approved. As you wil...