By: Rosie McCall/IFL Science Scientists think they’ve found out what could be at the root of autism and, no, it’s not vaccines. According to a new study, it could be caused by having too many brain connections called synapses. “An increased number of synapses creates miscommunication among neurons in the developing brain that correlates with impairments in…
Barber Crawls Into Family’s Car To Help Autistic Teen Feel Safe During Haircut
By: Jess Butler/Little Things You don’t see an act of kindness quite as incredible as this one every day. When a 16-year-old with autism named Evan O’Dwyer went to get a haircut, things took a turn for the worse. The teen felt uncomfortable and popped right out of his chair halfway through getting his new style. He…