Could Sound and Electricity Be the Next Tools in Education?

My last post on brain network imbalances in autism sparked unexpected momentum—over 2,000 impressions on LinkedIn from educators, parents, and clinicians who echoed the same insight: 👉 Learning…

Brain Network Imbalance Offers Insight for Autism Interventions

🎯 Atypical Social Behavior is Predicted by Overconnectivity Between Salience and Default Mode Networks in Autism Spectrum Disorder Minnigulova, A., Protopova, M., Dragoy, O., & Arutiunian, V. (2025)….

Teacher Insights on Sensory Tools: A Literature Review in Inclusive Education

Literature Review Topic: Sensory Regulation Tools in Educational Technology Research Question: What do teachers observe about how sensory regulation tools influence student behavior, time on task, or classroom…

Natural Restoration for Better Attention in Children with Autism?

Today’s classroom is full of noise, screens, and constant stimuli. But what if the answer to better focus, reduced cognitive fatigue, and improved emotional regulation lies in nature?…

Can Classroom Lighting Influence Behavior and Learning? This Study Says Yes.

🔍 What Did the Study Find? ✔️ Natural Light Improves Focus and Behavior – Students in classrooms with higher levels of natural daylight exhibited better behavior and greater…

Is Autistic Visual Processing an Evolutionary Advantage? This Study Suggests Yes

🔍 What Did the Study Find?✔️ Faster and More Accurate Visual Search – Autistic participants completed visual search tasks more quickly and with fewer errors than neurotypical controls.✔️…

Is Your Brain Out of Sync? What Multisensory Research Says About ADHD (and Possibly Autism)

🔍 What Did the Study Find? ✔️ Timing Matters More Than We Think – Individuals with high hyperactive-impulsive ADHD traits had wider temporal binding windows (TBWs)—meaning their brains…

Can Rocking Improve Sleep and Brain Function in Neurodivergent Adults? Emerging Evidence Says Yes

📚 Study Citation: Phillips, E.M. (2025). Effects of Continuous Rocking Stimulation Over Consecutive Nights on Sleep and Memory Consolidation. Master’s thesis, Concordia University. 🔍 What Did the Study…

Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence–Based Platform in Administering Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

📚 Study Citation: Atturu, H., Naraganti, S., & Rao, B. R. (2025). Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence–Based Platform in Administering Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: 12-Month Observational…

Can Rhythm Unlock Cognitive Growth for Neurodiverse Learners?

📚 Study Citation: Baruah, T., & Hegde, S. (2025). Impact of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Neurocognition: Proposed Mechanism of Action of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Neurocognitive Abilities. Preprints….

How White Noise Affects Neural Network Accuracy: Lessons for Auditory Supports

🔍 Research Focus As part of my broader work in adaptive learning and sensory interventions, my research is now exploring auditory stimulation—specifically, how background noise and sound environments…

Emotional Dysregulation in Autism: A Deeper Look at the Challenges and Opportunities

📚 Study Citation:Guazzo, G. M., & Nappo, C. (2025). Emotions and Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study. International Journal of Psychiatry Research, 8(1), 1–7. Understanding…

Autism, Science, and the Danger of Political Theater

Why RFK Jr.’s Autism “Investigation” Should Concern the Scientific and Neurodiversity Communities 📢 The Announcement On Thursday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared…

Book Review & SPED Reflections: Plug-and-Play Education in the Age of AI

As part of my doctoral work in Educational Technology, I recently completed a deep dive into Carlo Perrotta’s Plug-and-Play Education—a critical examination of how digital platforms, AI, and…

Music Therapy and Autism: What the Latest Evidence Tells Us

📘 Study Citation Music Therapy for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials Authors: Alayidh et al. (2025) DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81361 🔍 What Did…