Curated Video
ADHD and Neurophysiology
Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw (UC Berkeley) discusses the neurophysiological correlations associated with ADHD.
Curated Video
Complexity Galore
Geneticist Stephen Scherer (University of Toronto) muses on the role of genetics on psychological disorders and the associated implications for the human condition.
Curated Video
Autism and Vaccines
UCL developmental psychologist Uta Frith describes how the hypothesis that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, while initially plausible, was subjected to rigorous scientific testing and found to be false.
Curated Video
Towards Objective Biological Tools
UC Berkeley psychologist Stephen Hinshaw describes the ongoing longitudinal studies that have showed a statistical correlation between ADHD and a significant delay in the development of the cortex of the brain.
Curated Video
Evolving Understanding
UCL development psychologist Uta Frith describes how the treatment of autism was hampered by dualistic approaches of psychologists, and how our modern belief in an “autistic spectrum” has naturally led to many more people being...
Curated Video
Characterizing Autism
UCL development psychologist Uta Frith relates her view on what the essence of autism is, describing how the critical feature of autism is a lack of an innate ability to “mentalize” or attribute an inner life to others.
Professor Dave Explains
Bioengineer Jessica Griffiths (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Jessica is a bioengineer at Caltech that studies the gut-brain axis, and in particular how autism-related genetic mutations impact gut dysfunction. It's pretty cutting edge stuff, let's take a look inside her lab and hear about what she...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is it time to abandon our biological myth of mental illness?
From schizophrenia to depression we assume our psychiatric diagnoses are real. But as the mental health epidemic turns global, the categories now seem like the cause. Is it time to abandon our biological account of mental illness? Or is...
Science360
Humanoid robot 'Russell' engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
Science360
Humanoid robot Russell engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
TMW Media
Shapes & Colors: Colors and shapes in real life
Matching colors to real life things. Matching shapes with real life things. Shapes & Colors, Part 6
Science360
Catching early signs of autism in infants
Catching early signs of autism in infants. About one in fifty-nine children in the U.S. has an Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. Diagnosis usually takes place on or after the age of three. Is it possible to spot ASD earlier? A new study...
Healthcare Triage
Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: Healthcare Triage #12
There is almost no topic in health and health policy that immediately polarizes people more than the idea that vaccines cause autism. Even though the original big paper on this topic came out at the end of the last century, the anger...
Psychology Unlocked
🧠 Introduction to Autism in 5 Minutes 🧠 Developmental Psychology
Autism is a developmental disorder associated with social and language abnormalities, as well as sterotypical and repetitive patterns of behaviour. It is a huge area of psychological research and many questions remain - as of yet -...
TMW Media
Animals, Birds & Fish: Pictures and names
Writing the names of animals, birds, and fish. Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 2
TMW Media
A Day at School: Let's look at learning, Part 3
Let's take one more closer look at learning by spelling words about school. A Day at School, Part 7
TMW Media
Animals, Birds & Fish: Toys and pretend
Toys and pretend animals that we can play with. Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 3
Guinness World Records
Max Park: Embracing Autism and Dominating the Cubing World
This video is a heartwarming story about Max Park, a young boy with autism who found his passion and talent in solving Rubik's Cubes. Through his journey in the cubing community, Max not only became a world record holder but also...
Healthcare Triage
Studies Confirm, Vaccines Still Don't Cause Autism. But Are These Studies Helping?
You may have heard of a recent study published in JAMA that once again confirmed that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not related to autism. I just met the author of the study at a recent meeting, and she told me that...
TMW Media
Animals, Birds & Fish: At the zoo, Part 1
Taking a look at all the animals, birds and fish at the zoo.
Animals, Birds & Fish, Part 1
Healthcare Triage
Incidents and Criticisms: Vaccine Backlash Part 2
Part five of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, continues to explore the history of societal backlash against vaccination, with particular attention to...
Mazz Media
Marvel and Friends: Sharing and Taking Turns
Marvel and Friends is a DVD series geared specifically for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The "Sharing and Taking Turns" title focuses on teaching socially appropriate ways of interacting with other children, with an...
TMW Media
Body Parts & Grooming: A closer look at body parts
This video will take a closer look at the different parts of our body. Body Parts & Grooming, Part 2
Science360
NSF Science Now 12
This week's episode highlights Vanderbilt University's humanoid robot geared to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Michigan researchers harnessing terahertz technology that could one day help doctors see deep into...