April 30, 2005

Behavioral traits in kids can predict autism:-

Behavioral traits in kids can predict autism:- (Source: Webindia123 - India)

... The study also found that families with one autistic child have a roughly five to10 percent chance of a second child being diagnosed with autism. ...

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Local news briefs

Local news briefs (Source: Lansing State Journal - Lansing,MI,USA)

... Michigan's Race for Autism Acceptance will be held at 10:30 am today at Hawk Island Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road. The 5K run and ...

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Ten things a child with autism wishes you knew

Ten things a child with autism wishes you knew (Source: Squamish Chief - Squamish,British Columbia,Canada)

... I am not primarily "autistic." My autism is but one aspect of my total character. Like you, I am a person with thoughts, feelings, and many talents. ...

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Early Signs of Autism Identified in Infants

Early Signs of Autism Identified in Infants (Source: WebMD - USA)

In their ongoing study that now includes autism centers across 14 cities in Canada and the US, the researchers are following the progression of younger ...

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Specific behaviours in babies could signal autism, Canadian study ...

Specific behaviours in babies could signal autism, Canadian study ... (Source: Canada.com - Canada)

... development of autism in children within the general population and to develop interventions to help restrict disability. (Families with an autistic child have ...

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Laura Brod: Err on the side of caution: Get mercury out of ...

Laura Brod: Err on the side of caution: Get mercury out of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - MN,USA)

... on the epidemiological evidence, the possibility that vaccines contribute to autism in some ... of Arkansas for Medical Sciences found that autistic children have ...

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Specific behaviors seen in infants can predict autism, new ...

Specific behaviors seen in infants can predict autism, new ... (Source: Pregnancy and Baby - Scottsdale,AZ,USA)

... Studies show that families with one autistic child have a roughly five to10 percent chance of a second child being diagnosed with autism, a rate of recurrence ...

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Lawsuit coming over autistic student's death

Lawsuit coming over autistic student's death (Source: WWMT - Kalamazoo,MI,USA)

... Education Service Agency for the death of a 15-year-old autistic student. ... on behalf of the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service and the Autism Society of ...

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Autism advocacy group to file lawsuit against school district ...

Autism advocacy group to file lawsuit against school district ... (Source: WOOD-TV - Grand Rapids,MI,USA)

(Kalamazoo County, April 29, 2005, 4:51 pm) An autism advocacy group ... Michael Renner-Lewis III, an autistic 15-year-old boy, suffered a seizure on the first day ...

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Autism program set at county library

Autism program set at county library (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

MANALAPAN: David Kirby, author of "Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy," will speak at the Monmouth County ...

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April 29, 2005

Second culprit ID'd in child heart attack/autism syndrome

Second culprit ID'd in child heart attack/autism syndrome (Source: ScienceBlog.com - USA)

... syndrome have a range of problems, including congenital heart disease, immune deficiency, intermittent low blood sugar, cognitive abnormalities, and autism. ...

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Valley moms help raise awareness about autism

Valley moms help raise awareness about autism (Source: Farmington Valley Post - Avon,CT,USA)

... experiences. "I would consider Autistic Awareness Month a success if more people know more about autism," she said. "People who ...

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Bradley raises $8K for autism

Bradley raises $8K for autism (Source: Hingham Journal - Hingham,MA,USA)

... In the process he was able to raise more than $8,000 for the South Shore Autism Center. ... Currently, autism is believed to affect one in every 166 people. ...

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Ryman balances studies, family, promotes autism awareness

Ryman balances studies, family, promotes autism awareness (Source: Nicholls Worth (subscription) - Thibodaux,LA,USA)

... people of the childhood disease autism. She is a single mother and a full time student with two children: a five-year-old son Anthony who is autistic and a six ...

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Board 'will fund autism therapy'

Board 'will fund autism therapy' (Source: BBC News - UK)

... It has only ever funded one child, but said it provided specialist autism classes within its special and mainstream schools. Parents of autistic children face ...

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Norman Roberts: The high costs of autism

Norman Roberts: The high costs of autism (Source: Dallas Morning News (subscription) - TX,USA)

... Even children who appear to be free of all autistic symptoms sometimes run into a ... That is precisely the future that most of today's children with autism face. ...

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Autism: New Insights But Cure Still an Elusive Goal

Autism: New Insights But Cure Still an Elusive Goal (Source: Modern Mom - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

... Autism, also called autistic disorder, usually is diagnosed in children younger than 3, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. ...

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April 27, 2005

A young boy's struggle with autism. A teen's desire to help. ...

A young boy's struggle with autism. A teen's desire to help. ... (Source: Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era - Hopkinsville,KY,USA)

... the youths bundled up their umbrellas and headed for the outdoors despite the rain, intent on raising some money, and some awareness, for the Autism Society of ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:03 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Action: Mother Tries New Treatment

Autism Action: Mother Tries New Treatment (Source: WQOW - Eau Claire,WI,USA)

... Gwen Fulton's son Caden was diagnosed with Autism during his wellness check at 18 ... Dr. Davis says, "There seems to be a group of autistic children who respond ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:02 PM | Comments (0)

Media Advisory: New York Times Contributor and Author of ...

Media Advisory: New York Times Contributor and Author of ... (Source: Yahoo News (press release) - USA)

... Established in 1998 by mother of autistic child, Autism Today is an online information and resource center which currently receives 2 million hits a month ...

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The Age of Autism: 'Absolutely different'

The Age of Autism: 'Absolutely different' (Source: Washington Times - Washington,DC,USA)

... "Those descriptions are so applicable to what we now call Autistic Disorder. ... Autism is not a new disorder," the summary concludes. ...

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Other Systems Should Have Shared Cost On Autism Suit

Other Systems Should Have Shared Cost On Autism Suit (Source: The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga,TN,USA)

The Hamilton County Schools are spending a great deal of taxpayer money to defend a lawsuit brought by parents of a special education student. ...

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Autism One 2005 Conference May 26 - 29 Chicago Marriott O'Hare ...

Autism One 2005 Conference May 26 - 29 Chicago Marriott O'Hare ... (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

Autism One's national conference for parents and professionals for the care, treatment, and recovery of children with autism. The ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:02 PM | Comments (0)

Autism and Stress (Ivanhoe First)

Autism and Stress (Ivanhoe First) (Source: Ivanhoe - USA)

... autistic children live in a much higher arousal state than other children, even though their behaviors often suggest otherwise. Five children with autism and ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:02 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Numbers On The Rise

Autism Numbers On The Rise (Source: WFMY News 2 - Greensboro,NC,USA)

... "We now understand autism as a spectrum condition where there are classic autistic children who are very low functioning, very disordered, but there are a ...

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Parents have to wait up to two years for autism check

Parents have to wait up to two years for autism check (Source: The Nationalist - Carlow,Ireland)

... If you suspect your child is autistic or having ... you can even have be assessed," stated Ms Janet Duminy, the chairperson of Carlow's Autism Awareness Network ...

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Autism: An opportunity to learn more

Autism: An opportunity to learn more (Source: Bethany Beach Wave - Bethany Beach,DE,USA)

... the Autism Society of America, go to their Web site at: www.autism-society.org ... I implore you to help us help our autistic children live 'a life worth living.'".

Posted by Harshal at 10:01 PM | Comments (0)

April 26, 2005

Air Force family opens arms to autism

Air Force family opens arms to autism (Source: I-Newswire.com (press release) - USA)

... before a pediatrician would refer him," said another parent of an autistic child, who ... Autism is a spectrum disorder, with varying characteristics and symptoms ...

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Local autism case may go to Supreme Court

Local autism case may go to Supreme Court (Source: WDEF - Chattanooga,TN,USA)

... here in Hamilton County could set a national precedent on how schools serve autistic children. ... "Not every child in Hamilton County that has autism needs the ...

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Mom's story of son's autism included in popular new book, 'Because ...

Mom's story of son's autism included in popular new book, 'Because ... (Source: Davis Enterprise - Davis,CA,USA)

... raising her children, and focusing so much of that energy on her autistic son, Max, the success is especially satisfying. "I silently steal from autism what I ...

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Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month (Source: WIFR - Rockford,IL,USA)

That was the reality for a Rockford family when they learned their son had autism. ... April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month. ...

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Kalamazoo County prosecutor won't pursue student-restraint case

Kalamazoo County prosecutor won't pursue student-restraint case (Source: Detroit Free Press - Detroit,MI,USA)

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) -- No criminal charges will be filed in the case of an autistic student who died while being restrained by four staff members at ...

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Breaking through: Early intervention is vital for children with ...

Breaking through: Early intervention is vital for children with ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA)

... Her daughter Jessica, now 12, has autism spectrum disorder, more commonly known as autism, a neurological disability believed to be congenital. ...

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Couple fight for autistic son

Couple fight for autistic son (Source: Globe and Mail - Toronto,Ontario,Canada)

Cynthia Cameron and her husband decided to move their 14-year-old autistic son to ... Ms. Cameron said her son, who has severe autism and a brain injury, has been ...

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Cure Autism Now Foundation Returns to Chicago May 22 to Raise ...

Cure Autism Now Foundation Returns to Chicago May 22 to Raise ... (Source: Yahoo News (press release) - USA)

CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cure Autism Now Foundation, a leading organization in the funding of autism research and treatment, will hold its second ...

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Taxpayers' Bill Keeps Rising In Deal Autism Case

Taxpayers' Bill Keeps Rising In Deal Autism Case (Source: The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga,TN,USA)

Hamilton County Schools, the losing defendant in this case, is liable for the plaintiff's legal fees, which will probably be several hundred thousand dollars. ...

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The Age of Autism: Sick children

The Age of Autism: Sick children (Source: Science Daily (press release) - USA)

... full story. The Age of Autism: The Amish anomaly (April 18, 2005) -- Part 1 of 2. Where are the autistic Amish? Here in Lancaster ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:44 PM | Comments (0)

April 25, 2005

Forget Britney, let's party at Biltmore

Forget Britney, let's party at Biltmore (Source: Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA)

... On Thursday, a who's who crowd of 1,800 filled one of the ballrooms at the Biltmore to learn about autism and the latest research. ...

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John Grogan | Introducing a gift named Danny

John Grogan | Introducing a gift named Danny (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA)

... them something else - that Danny is not the only one in their home with autism. ... out of class, she confessed that life as the parent of autistic children can be ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:27 PM | Comments (0)

Author pushes autism to the forefront

Author pushes autism to the forefront (Source: Munster Times - Munster,IN,USA)

... The theory that Thimerosal, which was found in vaccines, caused autism widely was endorsed by many parents who had autistic children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:27 PM | Comments (0)

Flying in for autism awareness

Flying in for autism awareness (Source: MetroWest Daily News - Framingham,MA,USA)

... The event, co-sponsored by The Autism Alliance of MetroWest Inc., and the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Inc., marked April's ...

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Help available for parents of children suffering autism

Help available for parents of children suffering autism (Source: The Robesonian - Lumberton,NC,USA)

... Now Monica Graham is co-chairman of the Robeson County chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina. She invites other parents who have autistic children to ...

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New Book Offers Revolutionary Treatment Options for Children with ...

New Book Offers Revolutionary Treatment Options for Children with ... (Source: Send2Press (press release) - USA)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Etham Books (www.ethambooks.com) today announced the publication of "Diagnosis Autism: Now What? ...

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April 24, 2005

Report recommendations could put Pa. at forefront in autism ...

Report recommendations could put Pa. at forefront in autism ... (Source: Lancaster Newspapers - Lancaster,PA,USA)

... his wife, Jae, were pioneers in the fight for better education and services for autistic children in Lancaster County. Their son Chris, 11, has autism, and Jae ...

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Community activities raise autism awareness

Community activities raise autism awareness (Source: KUAM.com - Dededo,Guam,USA)

... locally and nationally, and in an effort to spread awareness and encourage support for those who are autistic and their families, the Autism Community Together ...

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Autism resources and information

Autism resources and information (Source: The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA)

... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has links to information for families on its Autism Information Center Web page. ...

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Autism a daily trial Some help given

Autism a daily trial Some help given (Source: Waterbury Republican American - Waterbury,CT,USA)

... Parents of newly diagnosed autistic children can contact Linda Ladden, mother of Sean Shuck, 3, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 25 months old. ...

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Kid next door may be world away

Kid next door may be world away (Source: The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA)

... Also, the spectrum of what is considered "autistic" has widened. Asperger's syndrome, a very high functioning form, falls under autism spectrum disorder. ...

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An autistic child writes an autobiography

An autistic child writes an autobiography (Source: Jakarta Post - Indonesia)

... Autism is a severely incapacitating lifelong developmental "disability" that typically appears during ... is no data available on the number of autistic people in ...

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Self-help as a strategy for autism

Self-help as a strategy for autism (Source: Australian - Australia)

... spectrum disorders, which include autism, Asperger disorder, atypical autism, Rett syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. An autistic child's social ...

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Autistic schoolchildren treble to over 3,000

Autistic schoolchildren treble to over 3,000 (Source: Scotland on Sunday - UK)

THE number of schoolchildren suffering from autism has broken through 3,000 for the first time as campaigners call for more resources to tackle the condition. ...

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For autistic students, the unusual

For autistic students, the unusual (Source: Lancaster Newspapers - Lancaster,PA,USA)

... wants to make a career of working with special needs students, such as those with Down syndrome or autism. A person walking into an autistic support classroom ...

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Research Into Autism Still Lags Behind Others

Research Into Autism Still Lags Behind Others (Source: TheDay (subscription) - New London,CT,USA)

Parents of children with autism would like to inform our community that April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a developmental ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

April 23, 2005

Bus driver honoured for saving autistic toddler

Bus driver honoured for saving autistic toddler (Source: Ottawa Start (press release) - Ottawa,ON,Canada)

on the sidewalk at the corner. The young boy did not have any shoes on and. was rapidly shaking his head back and forth. When Mr. Ghaderi stopped at the. ...

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Program Uses Music to Teach Autistic Children

Program Uses Music to Teach Autistic Children (Source: WJXX - Jacksonville,FL,USA)

Now, the universal language of music is helping kids with autism reach out ... impaired, connect," says pediatrician Dr. Julie Buckley, who treats autistic children ...

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Effects of Autism

Effects of Autism (Source: KTVA - Anchorage,AK,USA)

... That's because he has mild autism. ... As you can imagine, life with an autistic child is different, his family has to keep a close eye on him, particularly out in ...

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Hillbilly Hotdogs hosting Annual Autism Auction

Hillbilly Hotdogs hosting Annual Autism Auction (Source: Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA)

LESAGE -- Next week, Ritter Park hosts a walk, run and cycle ride for Autism Awareness, but if sitting in a lawn chair, listening to music, eating hotdogs and ...

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Complaint: Teacher Abused Autistic Boy

Complaint: Teacher Abused Autistic Boy (Source: WTVD - Durham-Raleigh,NC,USA)

By Eyewitness News. (04/22/05 -- WILSON) -- A complaint filed in Wilson Superior Court suggests a teacher abused an autistic student over a two-year period. ...

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Lawsuit Alleges Teacher Beat Autistic Student

Lawsuit Alleges Teacher Beat Autistic Student (Source: NBC 17.com - Raleigh,NC,USA)

... Joanna Newton has always worried about kids picking on her autistic son, Ronald, at school, but she never imagined the bully could allegedly be a teacher. ...

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Not all autistic children are like 'Rain Man'

Not all autistic children are like 'Rain Man' (Source: Hickory Daily Record - Hickory,NC,USA)

... have misconceptions about children with autism, says Melia Parker, an exceptional-children teacher at Fred T. Foard High School. Not all autistic children are ...

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Missing Autistic Child Found Safe

Missing Autistic Child Found Safe (Source: WKYT - Lexington,KY,USA)

A Lexington autistic child is home safe after police spent more than an hour searching for 13-year-old Alex Parker. Parker has an ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:17 PM | Comments (0)

April 22, 2005

Mother uses open house to break down autism wall

Mother uses open house to break down autism wall (Source: Sioux City Journal - Sioux City,IA,USA)

... community project. With 1 of every 166 persons now affected by autism, there's a good chance most people know someone who is autistic. ...

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Autism: 'You can't take a pill and make it better'

Autism: 'You can't take a pill and make it better' (Source: Shreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA)

... For her, though, the toughest part of dealing with her son's autism has been his sleeping patterns. Autistic children often have trouble sleeping, and can ...

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Karate kids . . . kosher kitchen . . . Dumbbell Air

Karate kids . . . kosher kitchen . . . Dumbbell Air (Source: Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA)

... at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, doesn't have to go to work every day to be reminded of the mission to find the cause or a cure for autism. ...

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Parents work for autism awareness

Parents work for autism awareness (Source: Pascagoula Mississippi Press - Pascagoula,MS,USA)

... Meeting once a month at the Ocean Springs Hospital, the Gulf Coast Autism Support Network serves parents of autistic children from the six coastal counties. ...

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ASNER'S SON IS AUTISTIC

ASNER'S SON IS AUTISTIC (Source: Contactmusic.com - Burley in Wharfdale,Ilkley,UK)

... him years to realise his 17-year-old son, CHARLEY, suffered from autism. ... Group, a charity organisation offering treatment and therapy for autistic children in ...

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Parents confront autism

Parents confront autism (Source: York Daily Record - York,PA,USA)

Two parents have partnered to run a private classroom to help their sons battle autism. ... Maher said having a child with autism has changed her life. ...

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Silver: Kites and kids

Silver: Kites and kids (Source: Framingham TAB - Framingham,MA,USA)

... with autism at age 2 1/2. That was a little more than eleven years ago. Fortunately, and perhaps even miraculously, her son is no longer considered autistic. ...

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Program Helps Autistic Children

Program Helps Autistic Children (Source: WBNS - Colombus,OH,USA)

... toddler tantrums dropped from about 25 a day to two because of an intense behavior intervention program for autistic preschoolers. ... Autism programs are expensive ...

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McMurray, Autism news 2005-04-21

McMurray, Autism news 2005-04-21 (Source: Motorsport.com - Canada)

... many with his commitment to raise awareness of autism and funding for the Autism Society of ... hits very close to home for me because my niece is autistic, and I ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:36 PM | Comments (0)

April 21, 2005

Mercury in Vaccines Different, Study Shows

Mercury in Vaccines Different, Study Shows (Source: Reuters - USA)

... The current debate linking the use of thimerosal in vaccines to autism and other ... It has advised researchers looking for the causes of autism to look elsewhere. ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:17 PM | Comments (0)

Ex-bank teller put on probation

Ex-bank teller put on probation (Source: Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu,HI,USA)

... There are 1,123 children with autism spectrum disorder attending Hawai'i ... July 2002, when administrative and fiscal responsibilities for autistic children were ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:17 PM | Comments (0)

Autism has some lessons of its own

Autism has some lessons of its own (Source: East Valley Tribune - Mesa,AZ,USA)

... year. Three more schools will offer autistic programs in the fall, said Kay Stockdale, autism specialist for the district. The district ...

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Thug attacks autistic man with martial arts weapon

Thug attacks autistic man with martial arts weapon (Source: Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh,Scotland,UK)

... the area where the attack happened, has two autistic children himself and was appalled by the attack. "It'sa shocking thing to happen to someone with autism. ...

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Schools to get more funding to serve autistic students

Schools to get more funding to serve autistic students (Source: KPUA - HI,USA)

... Education officials say the number of autistic students in Hawaii's public ... Autism includes an array of neuropsychiatric disorders that inhibit a person's ...

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City overpays autistic child by $8.5M

City overpays autistic child by $8.5M (Source: Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA)

... The department recently issued a check to an autistic child for $8.6 million -- 100 times more than the $86,000 the student was supposed to receive. ...

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Fresh Help for Parents of Autistic Children

Fresh Help for Parents of Autistic Children (Source: Scotland on Sunday - UK)

... published by the National Autistic Society (NAS) and features a number of practical strategies to help deal with a variety of issues associated with autism. ...

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism in Infants and Toddlers ...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism in Infants and Toddlers ... (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

... an acronym for Rehabilitation, Evaluation and Learning for Autistic Infants and ... with language, social or behavioral difficulties including autism and related ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:16 PM | Comments (0)

April 20, 2005

Early Intervention Essential April Is Autism Awareness Month

Early Intervention Essential April Is Autism Awareness Month (Source: Suffolk Life Newspapers - Riverhead,NY,USA)

Autism is a neurological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings and form relationships with others, according to ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:12 PM | Comments (0)

northwest iowa Autism support group will host community carnival

northwest iowa Autism support group will host community carnival (Source: Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Sioux Falls,SD,USA)

... Schmidt said. "The more society knows about autism, the less unsure people are about interacting with someone who is autistic.".

Posted by Harshal at 08:11 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Awareness Campaign highly commended by prestigious Beacon ...

Autism Awareness Campaign highly commended by prestigious Beacon ... (Source: ClickPress (press release) - Sharjah,United Arab Emirates)

Ivan and Charika Corea of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK were highly commended by the Beacon Awards recently announced in London. ...

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Autism Awareness raised by Imagine Walk

Autism Awareness raised by Imagine Walk (Source: East Greenwich Pendulum - East Greenwich,RI,USA)

... Children and adults with autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction and making ... of parenting skills is necessary as a parent of an autistic child ...

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Scholarship grant awarded to Autism Center

Scholarship grant awarded to Autism Center (Source: WMU News - Kalamazoo,MI,USA)

... The WMU Center for Autism originally opened in 2000 and operated until 2002. ... a more efficient delivery system directed at parents of autistic children, rather ...

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Autistic Children Benefit Greatly from Relationship Development ...

Autistic Children Benefit Greatly from Relationship Development ... (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

Preliminary research indicates that the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI(tm)) program may help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) achieve ...

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Autism Advocacy Community Applauds US Senators Santorum (R-PA) and ...

Autism Advocacy Community Applauds US Senators Santorum (R-PA) and ... (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

Authorizes $880 Million for Autism-Specific Federal Programs - Autism Community Unites to Urge Congress to Expand Autism Research and Funding. ...

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April 19, 2005

A plea for early treatment of autism

A plea for early treatment of autism (Source: Sunbury Daily Item - Sunbury,PA,USA)

... really comes down to the parents because you're with them more than anyone," said Ms. Colon, the organizer of the event, whose son is autistic. Autism is a ...

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Family's joy at visa victory

Family's joy at visa victory (Source: Age (subscription) - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia)

An Indian family is celebrating after receiving permanent residency in Australia six months after being denied a visa because their son was mildly autistic. ...

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Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month (Source: WXOW - La Crosse,WI,USA)

Since 1977, the Chileda Institute has provided 24-hour treatment and educational programs for people with autistic behaviors. Autism is a brain disorder that ...

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BlueClaws host Autism Awareness Night

BlueClaws host Autism Awareness Night (Source: OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA)

... "Autism Awareness Night has become an annual tradition and allows families of autistic children to share in the community fun of kicking off the summer season ...

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Autism and Asperger's Audio CD Spreads Awareness & Hope

Autism and Asperger's Audio CD Spreads Awareness & Hope (Source: PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA)

The Audio CD, "Living In the Spectrum: Autism & Asperger's", offers an easy, practical way to learn about Autism and Asperger Syndrome in an engaging and ...

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The Age of Autism: Julia

The Age of Autism: Julia (Source: Washington Times - Washington,DC,USA)

... "Unfortunately our autistic daughter -- who's doing very well, she's been diagnosed with very, very severe autism -- is adopted from China, and so she would ...

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Autism Advocacy Community Applauds US Senators Santorum (R-PA) and ...

Autism Advocacy Community Applauds US Senators Santorum (R-PA) and ... (Source: Yahoo News (press release) - USA)

... April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark legislation that would significantly increase and expand the federal government's response to autism, a developmental ...

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All-out effort on autism

All-out effort on autism (Source: Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA)

... immune system is a prime target for a new generation of autism researchers ... Studying blood plasma from 95 autistic children and 75 healthy volunteers, James and ...

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Danish Court Denies Vaccine-Autism Link

Danish Court Denies Vaccine-Autism Link (Source: ABC News - USA)

... that a 15-year-old girl did not develop an autistic disorder because of ... reviewed evidence investigating a possible link between the vaccine and autism and all ...

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Low-Cost Therapy Shows Promise for Autism

Low-Cost Therapy Shows Promise for Autism (Source: Reuters.uk - UK)

... stands in contrast to the widely held belief that education for autistic children must ... Another way the tactic differs from other forms of autism therapy is in ...

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April 18, 2005

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Do Vaccines Cause Autism? (Source: American Baby - USA)

... or, more specifically, thimerosal, a mercury compound that was once present in trace amounts in vaccines but has since been eliminated -- can cause autism. ...

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MHA to sponsor autism lectures

MHA to sponsor autism lectures (Source: Staunton News Leader - Staunton,VA,USA)

LEXINGTON --The Mental Health Association of Rockbridge will sponsor two lectures on autism-related topics. Dr. Roger Cox, director ...

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Authorities Search For Missing Autistic Teen

Authorities Search For Missing Autistic Teen (Source: NBC 17.com - Raleigh,NC,USA)

BENSON, NC -- Johnston County authorities continued to search early Monday for an autistic teenager who has been missing for several days. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:58 PM | Comments (0)

NYT: Unhealthily Obsessed With Autism

NYT: Unhealthily Obsessed With Autism (Source: Gawker - New York,NY,USA)

After coming across yet another autism article in the Times (this time in the book reviews), we're genuinely wondering: which came first, the epidemic or its ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:58 PM | Comments (0)

The Age of Autism: The Amish anomaly

The Age of Autism: The Amish anomaly (Source: Washington Times - Washington,DC,USA)

... If Kanner was correct -- if autism was new and increasingly prevalent -- something must have happened in the 1930s to trigger those first autistic cases. ...

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Disabled boy wins permanent visa

Disabled boy wins permanent visa (Source: Sydney Morning Herald (subscription) - New South Wales,Australia)

Rophin Morris, 13, who has autism, came into the public spotlight in December last year when it was revealed his family was facing deportation back to India ...

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Autism on the rise

Autism on the rise (Source: EastOregonian.info (subscription) - OR,USA)

... journey that ended with Darin and Donna Helman and Ignacio and Maria Tinoco learning their children were autistic. Katie was 21/2 when the autism diagnosis was ...

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Autism misunderstood by 30% of pollees

Autism misunderstood by 30% of pollees (Source: Daily Yomiuri - Japan)

... the first time by Tokyo-based Autism Society Japan, found about 20 percent of parents are uneasy about their children playing with autistic children, showing ...

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Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction

Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction (Source: Science Daily (press release) - USA)

Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction (April 18, 2005) -- Seeing is doing -- at least it is when mirror neurons are working normally. But in autistic ...

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Autistic Teen Goes Missing In Meadow

Autistic Teen Goes Missing In Meadow (Source: Dunn Daily Record - Dunn,NC,USA)

... Capt. Pipkin said. Complicating matters is the teenager's emotional autism, the captain said. "He's got the mind of a child. ...

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April 17, 2005

Autistic politics

Autistic politics (Source: Buenos Aires Herald (subscription) - Buenos Aires,Argentina)

Anybody observing those supposedly running the country might be forgiven for concluding that the elections are only six days away instead of over six months ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:09 PM | Comments (0)

Author's book offers vaccines as autism cause

Author's book offers vaccines as autism cause (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress - Charlottesville,VA,USA)

... that story at least 100 times," said David Kirby, a New York Times contributor who has written a book that examines the link between autism and vaccines that ...

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Program: Early detection of autism essential

Program: Early detection of autism essential (Source: Delmarva Daily Times - MD,USA)

... Autism is not only a personal battle for Carney, whose niece is autistic, but as chairman of the Delaware Health Commission, he knows early detection can be ...

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Sheriff's office finds missing autistic woman unharmed

Sheriff's office finds missing autistic woman unharmed (Source: New Utah - American Fork,UT,USA)

HOLLADAY -- The Salt Lake County Sheriff's office tracked down an autistic woman who had been reported missing, but ended up unharmed, a day after she was last ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:09 PM | Comments (0)

April 16, 2005

Local Organizations Promote Autism Awareness

Local Organizations Promote Autism Awareness (Source: WCAV - Charlottesville,VA,USA)

They say autism now affects more children than cancer, diabetes and downs syndrome combined. The Children's Hospital and the Virginia ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Lee Again Site Of East TN Autism Symposium

Lee Again Site Of East TN Autism Symposium (Source: The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga,TN,USA)

Lee University will be hosting its Third Annual East Tennessee Autism Symposium on July 8 and 9, in the Helen DeVos College of Education. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Symptoms and behaviors vary in autism

Symptoms and behaviors vary in autism (Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA)

Autistic Spectrum Disorders refers to a wide range of symptoms with a multitude of behaviors that range from mild ... Some statistics suggest that autism occurs in ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Program offers new data on autism

Program offers new data on autism (Source: Marietta Times - Marietta,OH,USA)

... long said there is nothing you can do for autism, that it's a hopeless disorder but in the meantime, a lot of kids are moving out of being autistic with these ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic woman shares her wisdom

Autistic woman shares her wisdom (Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA)

... The 42-year-old Columbus woman isn't just the parent of two children with autism and two others with a dyslexic view of the world; she, too, is autistic. ...

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Mystery of autism is focus at forum

Mystery of autism is focus at forum (Source: Gainesville Times - Gainesville,GA,USA)

... Autism is a disorder in which the brain has trouble processing information normally. Autistic children often are unable to interact with others because they don ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

The Military Family Network

The Military Family Network (Source: eMilitary.org - USA)

... to the medical community in many ways, parents can help their autistic child by ... to 40 percent of children diagnosed with a more severe case of autism may grow ...

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Autism a way of life for one Lodi family

Autism a way of life for one Lodi family (Source: Lodi News-Sentinel - Lodi,CA,USA)

... Lodi Autism Group, providing support to parents of autistic children, meets the second Thursday of every month. Contact Family ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Local Singer-Songwriter Helps Autistic Children

Local Singer-Songwriter Helps Autistic Children (Source: WCAV - Charlottesville,VA,USA)

Cathy Bollinger has sung her way into many autistic children's hearts, or at least ... really help Cathy with the understanding of how a child with autism sees the ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)

Sheriff's office looks for autistic woman missing since Thursday

Sheriff's office looks for autistic woman missing since Thursday (Source: New Utah - American Fork,UT,USA)

HOLLADAY -- The Salt Lake County Sheriff's office was looking for a missing 22-year-old autistic woman who did not return home after work Thursday. ...

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April 15, 2005

Downtown events to bring crowds this weekend

Downtown events to bring crowds this weekend (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription) - GA,USA)

... reopens at 7 am Sunday. Earlier Saturday, beginning at 8 am, the park will host the Cure Autism Now Walk. Also on Saturday, the ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:03 PM | Comments (0)

'Grease' is the theme for benefit golf tournament

'Grease' is the theme for benefit golf tournament (Source: San Diego Union Tribune - USA)

... an estimated $125,000 and will benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, the San Diego chapter of the Autism Society of ...

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Autistic boy gains support

Autistic boy gains support (Source: Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA)

... chilling. Goracy's 12-year-old son, like Cowell, is autistic. He has the mentality of a 4-year-old and doesn't speak, she said. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

Project SEA presents Abierto 2005 -- Our 2nd Annual Event ...

Project SEA presents Abierto 2005 -- Our 2nd Annual Event ... (Source: Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA)

... SEA will host "Abierto 2005" Sunday April 17, 2005; a benefit event in support of Latino families in Los Angeles and Orange County areas affected by Autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

Gene mutated in cancer found in some with autism

Gene mutated in cancer found in some with autism (Source: EITB - Euskadi,Spain)

A gene that is changed in many forms of cancer has also been found to show similar changes in some forms of autism, according to preliminary research. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

Football Team Participates In Autism Walk

Football Team Participates In Autism Walk (Source: CollegeSports.com - New York,NY,USA)

KINGSTON, RI - The University of Rhode Island football team took a lead role in the annual National Alliance For Autism Research Autism Walk, held on Sunday ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

Positive trends in the treatment of autism

Positive trends in the treatment of autism (Source: Express Healthcare Management - Mumbai,India)

... In 1969, along with a small group of parents, Rimland founded the National Society for Autistic Children, now the Autism Society of America (ASA). ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

Search on for Missing Autistic Woman

Search on for Missing Autistic Woman (Source: KSL-TV - Salt Lake City,UT,USA)

Police are asking for help, looking for a missing autistic woman. Friends and family have not seen or heard from 22-year old Ashley Labrum, for 24 hours. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

April 14, 2005

Coach Weis raising awareness with gold bracelets

Coach Weis raising awareness with gold bracelets (Source: WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA)

... coach Charlie Weis spoke at the Logan Center Friday afternoon to help promote gold bracelets and how they can further the awareness of global delays and autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

'The Power Of Texans' Autism Walk

'The Power Of Texans' Autism Walk (Source: NBC5i.com - Ft. Worth,TX,USA)

Join NBC 5 and the DFW Center for Autism at the Power of Texans Autism Awareness Walk on Saturday from 8 am until 12:30 pm at Vista Ridge Park, 2950 Lake Vista ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

Pizza Night benefits autism research

Pizza Night benefits autism research (Source: Ashland TAB - Framingham,MA,USA)

April is Autism Awareness Month, and Domino's Pizza in Ashland will help the cause by holding a Pizza Night, Wednesday, April 20. ...

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National Autism Awareness Month

National Autism Awareness Month (Source: 聖路易時報 - St. Louis,MO,USA)

... for many disorders on the Autism Spectrum, including autism, Asperger's Syndrome ... the term PDD-NOS when there are recognizable "autistic-like" characteristics ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

[FOUNTAIN]The rottenness of a society too scared to speak

[FOUNTAIN]The rottenness of a society too scared to speak (Source: International Herald Tribune - France)

... scenes cut out of his film - has virtually branded Mr. Im an autistic child ... be credible, but it offers a chance to treat this lingering social autism by talking ...

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Proceeds to benefit autism charity

Proceeds to benefit autism charity (Source: CNN/SI - USA)

... game. The Weis family founded its charity, Hannah and Friends, in 2003 after their daughter, Hannah, was diagnosed with autism. ...

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Study: Pediatricians Overlook Early Signs of Autism Spectrum ...

Study: Pediatricians Overlook Early Signs of Autism Spectrum ... (Source: Send2Press (press release) - USA)

... Pediatricians are not recognizing the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at an early age denying children benefits of early intervention and therapy. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

Rally Raises Awareness About Autism

Rally Raises Awareness About Autism (Source: WBNS - Colombus,OH,USA)

... State Representative Peterson led the Ohio Autism Taskforce. The cause is very close to his own heart since he has a daughter who is autistic. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:51 PM | Comments (0)

Democratic plans address autism, health care for kids

Democratic plans address autism, health care for kids (Source: San Francisco Chronicle - USA)

... to study what can be done to help the growing number of autistic children. ... the 1,000 percent increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism over the ...

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April 13, 2005

Woman designs autism research Web site

Woman designs autism research Web site (Source: Atlanticville - Long Branch,NJ,USA)

... "I had no idea that one out of every 120 children is autistic, and I had no ... "Throughout this whole process of finding out about autism, my knowledge has become ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:53 PM | Comments (0)

Abuse of autistic children alleged at trial

Abuse of autistic children alleged at trial (Source: San Diego Union Tribune - USA)

VISTA -- Escondido Union School District officials did nothing after being informed that two autistic children were abused by a preschool teacher, an attorney ...

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families face autism

families face autism (Source: Lexington Herald Leader - Lexington,KY,USA)

... The reason: As a young boy, Vahl was diagnosed with autism. ... "It's something that affects you daily," she says of her brother's autism. ...

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Autism Awareness Month events

Autism Awareness Month events (Source: Lexington Herald Leader - Lexington,KY,USA)

April is Autism Awareness Month. Several events ... KET will air About Autism: Diagnosis and Early Intervention at 10 pm tomorrow. In the ...

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Local Mom Offers Hope, Support, and Guidance about Autism to ...

Local Mom Offers Hope, Support, and Guidance about Autism to ... (Source: Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA)

Looking for someone who can relate to life as a parent of a child with autism? In Autism: Heartfelt Thoughts from Mothers, nearly ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:53 PM | Comments (0)

School plan highlights autism debate

School plan highlights autism debate (Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA)

... $12 million school for autistic students ages 3 to 21 in Deptford. "Some people think inclusion is the only way to go; others say children with autism have to ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:53 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic Girl Nearly Drowns, Is Rescued By Firefighters

Autistic Girl Nearly Drowns, Is Rescued By Firefighters (Source: WFMY News 2 - Greensboro,NC,USA)

Randleman, NC -- A local mother is crediting a program in the Randolph County School district for helping to identify her autistic daughter after the girl ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

The Help Group National Autism Foundation With Focus on Autism ...

The Help Group National Autism Foundation With Focus on Autism ... (Source: Yahoo News (press release) - USA)

... Don Perata; Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nunez; and actor and parent Ed Asner, announced the launch of The Help Group National Autism Foundation. ...

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April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month (Source: Marines Online - USA)

... Autism is one of five disorders that fall under the umbrella of ... The five disorders are Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:52 PM | Comments (0)

April 12, 2005

HOME ROW CHARITY QUIT

HOME ROW CHARITY QUIT (Source: Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK)

... The company will continue to staff the home, which provides rented accommodation for people with autism, until a new service provider can be found. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:26 PM | Comments (0)

Senate bill prohibits mercury in immunizations for children

Senate bill prohibits mercury in immunizations for children (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia,MO,USA)

Some parents and advocates believe mercury is linked to a nationwide rise in autism, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. Sponsoring Sen. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:26 PM | Comments (0)

Her son's autism changes Ester Brito's life forever

Her son's autism changes Ester Brito's life forever (Source: Providence Journal (subscription) - Providence,RI,USA)

... until she discovered her second child was autistic. Brito's son, JJ, was 22 months old, but was not talking. Doctors found he had autism, a neurological ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:26 PM | Comments (0)

UWT Autism Center will hold open house for families today

UWT Autism Center will hold open house for families today (Source: TheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma,WA,USA)

Families of autistic children can learn how the University of Washington Tacoma's Autism Center can help at an open house today. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:26 PM | Comments (0)

Train doctors to find autism

Train doctors to find autism (Source: Delmarva Daily Times - MD,USA)

... Maryland legislature should be a huge benefit to families affected by autism. ... and family members to begin earlier intervention, providing autistic children a ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:25 PM | Comments (0)

Promise of lowering costs for treating autism - Case Western ...

Promise of lowering costs for treating autism - Case Western ... (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

Parents of autistic children can spend as much as $50,000 a year on ... Applied Social Sciences shows promise of providing effective treatment for autism and other ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:25 PM | Comments (0)

Grits blank out on autism vows

Grits blank out on autism vows (Source: Winnipeg Sun - Canada)

... say that we have got the most generous program for children with autism across the ... one-on-one treatment that has changed the lives of severely autistic children ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:25 PM | Comments (0)

April 11, 2005

Charlottesville music therapist releases autism CD

Charlottesville music therapist releases autism CD (Source: Augusta Free Press - Waynesboro,VA,USA)

Her most recent music project, "My Turn Your Turn," aimed at helping children who have been diagnosed with autism, was a new kind of challenge for Bollinger. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:20 PM | Comments (0)

Her nonprofit targets autism fight

Her nonprofit targets autism fight (Source: San Jose Business Journal - CA,USA)

... the graduate level, led Ms. Waterman to establish the Autism Education Network, a nonprofit Internet-based system to connect parents of autistic children with ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

April is National Autism Awareness Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month (Source: Wilkes Beacon (subscription) - Wilkes-Barre,PA,USA)

... mercury-based preservative Thimerosal used in MMR vaccinations may be linked to causing autism in some ... between MMR vaccines and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

Autism takes its toll

Autism takes its toll (Source: Canoe.ca - Canada)

... coping with one and sometimes two autistic children, who took the Ontario government to court to get it to expand funding for an autism intervention program ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month (Source: Holland Sentinel - Holland,MI,USA)

... For families, autism means a change in lifestyle. Because autistic children take longer to verbalize, parents have to develop other ways to communicate with ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

Experts Are Trying a New Approach to Autism

Experts Are Trying a New Approach to Autism (Source: WYTV - Youngstown,OH,USA)

... will join other autism experts in Columbus on Wednesday, April 13, to rally for an extension. Marty Anglim could use such a program for her autistic son, Sam. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

Autism costs hurt

Autism costs hurt (Source: Toronto Sun - Canada)

FAMILIES OF autistic children across the province are raiding their RSPs and even selling their homes to scrape together enough money for treatment, according ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

Parents battling to treat autistic son

Parents battling to treat autistic son (Source: Toronto Sun - Canada)

... Owen has autism. ... "The doctor said, '10 years ago I would have told you your child had autism and sorry, you're out of luck,'" Danielle said. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

International Leader in Autism Spectrum Disorders to Discuss ...

International Leader in Autism Spectrum Disorders to Discuss ... (Source: Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA)

... Gutstein, believe the rise is at least partly due to a loosening of the criteria used to diagnose autism as well as misclassification of autistic children as ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

April 10, 2005

Schools Digest

Schools Digest (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel - Santa Cruz,CA,USA)

Parents of children with autism, educators, physicians and community members wanting to learn more about The Bay School are invited to attend visitors day. ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

Could a big head mean autism?

Could a big head mean autism? (Source: Pregnancy and Baby - Scottsdale,AZ,USA)

... birth to six to 14 months; 59 percent of infants with autistic disorder showed ... infant cannot be viewed as a certain and unique marker of autism, it nonetheless ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

Autism and eye contact

Autism and eye contact (Source: Nashua Telegraph - Nashua,NH,USA)

... of the brain that processes fear and emotion, and people with autism learn to ... associated with processing facial information is underactive in autistic men and ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

Putting together the pieces of the autism puzzle

Putting together the pieces of the autism puzzle (Source: Daily News Journal (subscription) - Murfreesboro,TN,USA)

... otherwise specified. He has some of the characteristics of autism but not enough to be classified fully autistic. Jonathan is "higher ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

Profiles may help autistic children

Profiles may help autistic children (Source: Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA)

... Police created the program in conjunction with Turning Point for Autism, a not-for-profit group that works with autistic children in such areas as academics ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

Solving the autism riddle: For more and more mystified parents ...

Solving the autism riddle: For more and more mystified parents ... (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... hard not to tell the doctor their child is autistic, she said. "The typical response of the average primary care physician is to say, 'It's his autism, go see ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

April 09, 2005

Two classes aim to get

Two classes aim to get (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... Proceeds benefit Kindtree's programs for adults with autism. ... Adult admission is $20, $12 for people with autism and $10 for children under 16. ...

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