My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

How would one go about describing something that has the qualities of a spectrum in its conception? For example, some say homosexuality is a spectrum rather than a series of different levels/states. Same with autism. [more inside]
posted by jhighmore on Apr 28, 2009 - 23 answers

Is there any way for a blind superhero to experience a distinction between colors? [more inside]
posted by whatgorilla on Apr 20, 2009 - 20 answers

What happens at either extreme of the electromagnetic spectrum? [more inside]
posted by euphorb on Oct 19, 2007 - 17 answers

How can I control things with my Speccy? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on May 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I just scanned in some 1970s-1980s family pictures (on print paper). Some of the colors seem washed out. Is there an easy way to improve the colors a bit? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Feb 23, 2007 - 9 answers