Emily Laber-Warren heads the health and science reporting program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. She has been a staff editor at Popular Science, The Sciences, Scientific American Mind, and Women’s Health.
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Shafali Jeste: Early autism meets its match
Shafali Jeste has spent the bulk of her scientific career searching for biological markers of autism. Her goal: to improve lives through early diagnosis and speedy testing of therapies.
Shafali Jeste: Early autism meets its match
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Emily Laber-Warren
30 November 2021 | 11 min read
The benefits of special interests in autism
Researchers are studying how the intense passions of autistic people shape the brain, improve well-being and enhance learning.
The benefits of special interests in autism
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Emily Laber-Warren
12 May 2021 | 18 min read
How autism shapes sibling relationships
Having an autistic brother or sister can pose challenges, but it can also make children patient, empathetic and resilient.
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