Kristina Johnson

2 weeks ago | biorxiv.org | Halie Olson |Kristina Johnson |Shruti Nishith |Anila D'Mello

AbstractMost autistic individuals have sustained, focused interests in particular topics or activities. In some cases, these special interests have been shown to motivate communicative behaviors, a domain in which many autistic individuals experience challenges.

Aug 30, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kristina Johnson |Tia Freeman |Christopher Reilly |Jeffrey A. Mensah

The hyperthermia-induced seizure assay in Scn1aA1783V/WT mice mimics febrile seizures in clinical settings. Triple-drug therapy may be a valuable preclinical strategy for screening investigational compounds for DS. The study sought to enhance our understanding of drug–drug interactions of combination therapies in treating DS. The study designed a triple-drug paradigm that mimics clinical standards for identifying effective therapies.

Feb 8, 2024 | romper.com | Kristina Johnson |Jennifer Parris

There are two schools of thought when it comes to the Super Bowl. There are what can easily be called the diehard fans, painting their faces in their team’s colors, standing in front of the TV, screaming “What kind of call was that?!” and generally just losing their dang minds. And then, there’s the rest of us, who show up at Super Bowl parties for the snacks and other tasty treats.

Dec 29, 2023 | parent.com | Kristina Johnson |Cheryl Maguire |Parent Co |Charlie Fletcher

by ParentCo. December 29, 2023 Why I'm making a New Year's resolution this yearby Kristina JohnsonI guess you could say I’m an eternal optimist. I’ve been making New Year’s resolutions my entire adult life, despite being among the vast majority of people who rarely stick with them. Every year when December 31st rolls around, I’ve found myself gearing up to start fresh in the year ahead with a totally cliché list of goals to achieve. Eat healthier. Get my caffeine habit under control.

Dec 18, 2023 | romper.com | Kristina Johnson

Scroll through social media, and you'll probably see tons of pictures from your friends with kids showcasing fun family outings, sweet candid shots, and little moments capturing the joys of being a parent. Those are all lovely, of course. But personally, I love to see pictures of real life — the ones where you're a mess, your house is trashed, and your kids are rampaging like the little girl from The Exorcist.