April 30, 2006

Resident will bike for awareness of autism

Resident will bike for awareness of autism (Source: Salem Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA)

A Polk County resident said he plans to bicycle 3,000 miles, pulling his dog behind in a trailer, to raise money for autism awareness. ...

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The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 3

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 3 (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... reactions to the vaccine. Now that Jimmy has been diagnosed with regressive autism, they wish someone had done so. In 2002 Jimmy ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:42 PM | Comments (0)

Schools dealing with leap in autism cases

Schools dealing with leap in autism cases (Source: MaineToday.com - Portland,ME,USA)

... have the disorder. In the United Kingdom, the autism rate is about 1 in 110 births, according to the UK National Autistic Society. ...

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Help for parents to tackle autism

Help for parents to tackle autism (Source: Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain)

... day event features prominent international and local experts who will discuss the latest strategies and biomedical treatment approaches to autism and related ...

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Autism walk rallies families

Autism walk rallies families (Source: Pacific Daily News - Hagåtña,GU,USA)

... Autism for Joseph Riate meant his children could not speak clearly ... She recalled the day an autistic student was able to say toothbrush, how it was used and then ...

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A Magical role for Leo

A Magical role for Leo (Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

What happened: Magic Johnson signed on as executive producer for Columbia Pictures' version on the story of Jason McElwain, the autistic teen from Rochester, NY ...

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Stories From the Other Side of Autism

Stories From the Other Side of Autism (Source: San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA)

... each person was well cared for, well educated and close to the top of the autism spectrum. But no one had written about the journey of autistic children into ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:41 PM | Comments (0)

April 29, 2006

Social workers worry about new FSSA contract

Social workers worry about new FSSA contract (Source: Fort Wayne News Sentinel - Fort Wayne,IN,USA)

... called Indiana Professional Management Group, will work with about 9,100 Medicaid patients who receive waivers for autism, developmental disabilities and ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:29 PM | Comments (0)

MLB: REDS: April 30 is Autism Awareness Day

MLB: REDS: April 30 is Autism Awareness Day (Source: noticias.info - Spain)

/noticias.info/ CINCINNATI -- The Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati (ASGC) will partner with the Cincinnati Reds for Autism Awareness Day at Sunday's 1:15 ...

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Local group educates Central Texans about autism

Local group educates Central Texans about autism (Source: KCEN-TV - Eddy,TX,USA)

A local group hopes to educate Central Texas parents about autism. The Central Texas Autism PDD Group provides support for parents of autistic children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:28 PM | Comments (0)

Parents slam Addley for autism treatment

Parents slam Addley for autism treatment (Source: Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada)

... Minister Graham Addley got an earful of information Friday from parents who say the province's treatment of children and adults with autism and related ...

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Autistic children subject of program

Autistic children subject of program (Source: Uniontown Herald Standard - Uniontown,PA,USA)

The Fayette City Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fire prevention safety program for autistic children at the social hall on Tuesday, May 2. Capt. ...

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Early help call for children

Early help call for children (Source: Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain)

... feature talks by prominent international and local experts, who are discussing the latest strategies and biomedical treatment approaches to autism and related ...

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Autism Awareness

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

Back in the 1980s about one in every 10,000 kids was diagnosed with autism. Now-a-days one in every 166 kids is autistic. Doctors ...

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April 28, 2006

Autism Reveals Many Faces

Autism Reveals Many Faces (Source: Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon,PA,USA)

... such as biting or head-banging, occur in many autistic children, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Autism Fact Sheet ...

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Lack of Association Between Autism and SLC25A12

Lack of Association Between Autism and SLC25A12 (Source: Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - USA)

... Recently, an association between autism risk and two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs ... in an independent data set of 327 families with autistic offspring. ...

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Easter Seals announces pioneering autism effort

Easter Seals announces pioneering autism effort (Source: Chicago Tribune - United States)

... Now 7, Enzo attends a program for autistic children in Schaumburg School District 54. ... The explosion in autism diagnoses is surrounded by tremendous confusion. ...

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Autistic youths in a new game

Autistic youths in a new game (Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA)

... side for children with autism. No one-on-one basketball is played here. Open Gym Project is a pilot program at Collegiate School, in which autistic kids (ages 4 ...

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Autism Awareness: The Value of Compassion

Autism Awareness: The Value of Compassion (Source: Baltimore Times - Baltimore,MD,USA)

... Providing a meaningful education to a child with autism is further complicated, by the fact that nearly half of autistic students do not speak or have ...

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Autism notably absent from province's agenda

Autism notably absent from province's agenda (Source: Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada)

The ad stated that, due a lack of diagnostic and treatment services for people with autism disorders in Saskatchewan, families may want to consider moving to a ...

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US therapy trip for autistic boy

US therapy trip for autistic boy (Source: This is Swindon - Swindon,Wiltshire,UK)

Thomas Hunter, 12, who is autistic, spoke to his delighted parents for the first ... The Advertiser has reported how six-year-old Richie suffers from autism and is ...

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Work to start on £2m unit at autism school

Work to start on £2m unit at autism school (Source: Yorkshire Post Today - Leeds,Yorkshire,UK)

... autism, in the Dearne Valley, is to expand further with a new residential unit costing £2m. Robert Ogden School, at Thurnscoe, is run by the National Autistic ...

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Parents of adult autistic son seek legal guardianship

Parents of adult autistic son seek legal guardianship (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

... From the time their son was diagnosed with autism shortly before his second birthday, Linda and Art Quimby of Brick selected his therapies and educational and ...

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Humberside tragedy sparks call for autism review

Humberside tragedy sparks call for autism review (Source: 24dash.com - Hereford,Herefordshire,UK)

... The group also wants local authorities to build and fund autism units in mainstream schools. Forty-year-old Alison Davies and her 12-year-old autistic son Ryan ...

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Mom works for autism awareness

Mom works for autism awareness (Source: Oneida Dispatch - Oneida,NY,USA)

... supervisor of educational services for the Promise Program, a pre-school for autistic children, said that children may not be diagnosed with autism until they ...

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April 27, 2006

Schools spotlighting autism

Schools spotlighting autism (Source: Brunswick News - GA, United States)

... on Friday entitled "Navigating the World of Education Through the Eyes of Autism.". The workshop is open to parents and family members of autistic students and ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:27 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic need best support

Autistic need best support (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

... suicide in Hull of mother Alison Davies and her 12-year-old autistic son Ryan ... So not only do families and individuals need to learn about autism and how to cope ...

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

SPORTS TODAY | Autistic hoops star going Hollywood

SPORTS TODAY | Autistic hoops star going Hollywood (Source: Charlotte Observer - Charlotte,NC,USA)

"If I could release a name ..." the autistic teen said Wednesday as he stood next to Johnson in the gym where he made six 3-pointers in his first and only ...

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Autism moves center court in film, books

Autism moves center court in film, books (Source: USA Today - USA)

... Leimbach, whose 9-year-old son, Nicholas, is autistic, says there's a universality about autism that makes it ripe for exploration. ...

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Parents, teachers focus on helping children with autism

Parents, teachers focus on helping children with autism (Source: Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA)

... according to the Autism Society of America. Its effects vary widely from person to person. As of October, 65 children had been identified as autistic in the ...

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To Find a Friend, Part I

To Find a Friend, Part I (Source: WSAW - Wausau,WI,USA)

... The jumping around and noises are common signs of autism. At the time, there was little help for Jack and other autistic children in Taylor County. ...

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Lincroft shop to display artwork of autistic kids

Lincroft shop to display artwork of autistic kids (Source: Brick Township Bulletin - NJ, United States)

Mike's Barber Shop, 669 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, is extending an invitation to children in the autistic community towns to submit their works of art. ...

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Mom's songs seek to help autistic son, others

Mom's songs seek to help autistic son, others (Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USA)

There will be a dancer, and the poems of an autistic California man. "An Artistic Celebration for Autism," 7 pm Saturday at the Charles Finney School in ...

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HC seeks details on rehabilitation measures for autistic kids

HC seeks details on rehabilitation measures for autistic kids (Source: Hindu - Chennai,India)

... ground level no benefits was accruing" to the intended beneficiaries, the Delhi High Court has asked the National Trust for the welfare of autistic children to ...

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Autism information fair this Saturday

Autism information fair this Saturday (Source: Norwell Mariner - Marshfield,MA,USA)

The Norwell Commission on Disabilities will sponsor a free Autism Information Fair on Saturday, April 29, from 10 am to noon at the Norwell Public Library. ...

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April 26, 2006

Calls for autism review after bridge tragedy

Calls for autism review after bridge tragedy (Source: Yorkshire Post Today - Leeds,Yorkshire,UK)

CHARITIES appalled at the deaths of a mother and her autistic son who plunged ... The Autism Awareness Campaign UK is calling on Tony Blair to personally champion ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:11 PM | Comments (0)

Children slowly learn about autistics

Children slowly learn about autistics (Source: China Daily - China)

... Another youngster can do arithmetic like a calculator. There are different levels of autism. Every autistic person is different. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)

Former teacher charged with battery of autistic student

Former teacher charged with battery of autistic student (Source: Henry Herald - McDonough,GA,USA)

A former Henry County schoolteacher posted a $1,000 bond late Monday after he was arrested and charged with the battery of an autistic student. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)

Autism support group planning walk-a-thon event to raise awareness

Autism support group planning walk-a-thon event to raise awareness (Source: Southeast Missourian - Cape Girardeau,MO,USA)

... "It's a tremendous financial burden to raise a child with autism," said Jackson resident Michelle McAdams, whose 4-year-old son, Nicholas, is autistic. ...

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School club raising Autism awareness

School club raising Autism awareness (Source: 7Online.com - New York,NY,USA)

... about autism and about tolerance. The club comes at an opporutune time. Next year, Foxlane will have its first ever class made up entirely of autistic students ...

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Local autism support group is ‘family'

Local autism support group is ‘family' (Source: Daily Record - Ellensburg,WA,USA)

... They have been a mother and father to Bryan since he was 5 and 1/2 years old and diagnosed with autism. ... “When a family has an autistic member, it just ...

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Annual autism event set for Saturday

Annual autism event set for Saturday (Source: Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA)

HUNTINGTON -- The Fifth Annual Autism Awareness Event is Saturday at Ritter Park and gives participants various choices for shaping up and contributing to the ...

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

Autism Costs $35 Billion Per Year to US

Autism Costs $35 Billion Per Year to US (Source: RxPG NEWS - Westchester,CA,USA)

... of Public Health, It can cost about $3.2 million to take care of an autistic person over his or her lifetime. Caring for all people with autism over their ...

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

Program may see autistic pupils taught in-district

Program may see autistic pupils taught in-district (Source: Colts Neck News Transcript - Colts Neck,NJ,USA)

... Douglass Develop-mental Disabilities Center would enter a partnership with the district to provide a class for six children who have been diagnosed with autism ...

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April 25, 2006

Parent of autistic child urges gov't to fund treatment

Parent of autistic child urges gov't to fund treatment (Source: Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada)

... mother is hoping the province takes stock of New Democrat MP Peter Stoffer's private member's bill calling for standardized funding for autism treatment across ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:57 PM | Comments (0)

Olympia schools seek specialist for autism

Olympia schools seek specialist for autism (Source: The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA)

... functioning autism, district officials and parents have said. Those students are better at communicating and interacting socially than other autistic children ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:57 PM | Comments (0)

Living with autism

Living with autism (Source: Daily Mail - UK - UK)

Despairing mother Alison Davies shocked the nation when she and her 12-year-old autistic son jumped to their deaths from the Humber Bridge earlier this month. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:56 PM | Comments (0)

Fundraiser to benefit autism research

Fundraiser to benefit autism research (Source: Frederick News Post (subscription) - Frederick,MD,USA)

Raising awareness of autism and raising funds for scientific research of the disorder is expected to bring thousands of walkers together, including University ...

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Kaiden's Story: Beating The Odds Of Autism

Kaiden's Story: Beating The Odds Of Autism (Source: WMTW - Auburn,ME,USA)

... A study by the Autism Research Institute found that 63 percent of autistic children had a positive response to gluten- and casein-free diets. ...

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NDP MP tables private bill on autism care

NDP MP tables private bill on autism care (Source: CTV.ca - Canada)

... According to the Autism Society of Canada, autistic people can find difficulty in social interactions, communicating with others, and learning in a normal ...

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Learn More About Autism

Learn More About Autism (Source: 13WHAM-TV - Rochester,NY,USA)

... Wednesday he will meet Magic Johnson. All this national attention for the autistic Greece teen has raised awareness for autism. ...

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Autism Awareness Month

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

... from 5-8pm on April 24th to local autism programs. In the past, funds raised have been used to purchase special touch screen computers for autistic students in ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:55 PM | Comments (0)

Teacher accused of attack on autistic student

Teacher accused of attack on autistic student (Source: Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA)

... former Henry County special education teacher was arrested and charged with simple battery as witnesses described the attack on an autistic student unprovoked ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:55 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Teachers Get High-Tech Help

Autism Teachers Get High-Tech Help (Source: WXIA-TV - NE Atlanta,GA,USA)

Those who teach children with autism are getting some much needed help from student researchers at Georgia Tech. The College of ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:55 PM | Comments (0)

Autism: Society wants more support in schools

Autism: Society wants more support in schools (Source: Young People Now - London,UK)

... support for families and carers of autistic young people after a mother and her 12 year-old son, who had Fragile X syndrome - similar to autism - were thought ...

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April 24, 2006

More state money could equal more autism resources for Rockford ...

More state money could equal more autism resources for Rockford ... (Source: Rockford Register Star - Rockford,IL,USA)

... of a 7-year-old autistic child, Joshua. But that could all change if the state pours an additional $1 million annually into a statewide autism program, The ...

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Harnett County Parents Coping With Son's Autism

Harnett County Parents Coping With Son's Autism (Source: WRAL.com - Raleigh,NC,USA)

... An extensive psychological evaluation showed Bryce had mild to moderate autism. "We felt extremely helpless. We knew no one else who had autistic kids," Kathy ...

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Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings

Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings (Source: Summit Daily News - Frisco,CO,USA)

... advocacy groups and dentists have long contended that the mercury in fillings can leach into the body and cause harmful neurological effects, including autism. ...

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

Walk for Autism set to raise money for local programs

Walk for Autism set to raise money for local programs (Source: AL.com - Birmingham,AL,USA)

... as 1.5 million Americans are believed to have some form of autism and the ... Worthy has worked with autistic children and their families for a dozen years, and ...

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Autism Awareness Celebrated at Philadelphia Zoo

Autism Awareness Celebrated at Philadelphia Zoo (Source: 6abc.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA)

... Philadelphia Zoo. The seventh annual autism awareness day was filled with plenty of fun and entertainment for all. Families got ...

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Area authors to sign child autism book

Area authors to sign child autism book (Source: Patriot-News - Harrisburg,PA,USA)

They will sign books from 6 to 7:30 pm Tuesday during the Capital Area Intermediate Unit autism program's open house at CAIU, 55 Miller St., Summerdale. ...

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Researchers study autism cures, cause

Researchers study autism cures, cause (Source: Centre Daily Times - Centre County,PA,USA)

Ongoing studies continue to look into the causes of autism spectrum disorders. ... Approximately 50 percent of children with autism have below-normal intelligence. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

April 23, 2006

Parents of autistic children call for treatment support

Parents of autistic children call for treatment support (Source: Chilliwack Progress - B.C., Canada)

... back when she’s five,” the pediatrician advised, the age at which autism is normally diagnosed. Months later, a diagnosis was made: Maisie was autistic. ...

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Living with autism

Living with autism (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA)

... a son of Heather and Ron Himich, of Fayette City, is autistic and bipolar ... Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States ...

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Seeking answers for autism

Seeking answers for autism (Source: Chilliwack Progress - B.C., Canada)

... Maya is one of 150,000 Canadian children diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder which, left untreated, would almost certainly doom her to a lifetime of ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:52 PM | Comments (0)

Solving the autism riddle

Solving the autism riddle (Source: Tulsa World (subscription) - Tulsa,OK,USA)

... in getting resources and networks created for families dealing with autism, but progress is ... whose son has symptoms very similar to those of an autistic child. ...

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Raising awareness: More than a million suffer from autism in US

Raising awareness: More than a million suffer from autism in US (Source: New Philadelphia Times Reporter - New Philadelphia,OH,USA)

... Those are just some of the issues more than a million Americans with autism face every day. Researchers estimate one in 166 children born today develop autism. ...

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Authors offer tips for raising kids with autistic disorders

Authors offer tips for raising kids with autistic disorders (Source: York Daily Record - York,PA,USA)

They didn't know Joshua had Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder characterized by social interaction problems and repetitive behaviors. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:51 PM | Comments (0)

Fund drive, golf tourney to aid autism program

Fund drive, golf tourney to aid autism program (Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA)

... April is recognized as national Autism Awareness Month and community support is being solicited for the benefit of many area autistic children who receive ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:51 PM | Comments (0)

For autistic students, social skills from a handheld device

For autistic students, social skills from a handheld device (Source: Boston Globe - United States)

... Gary Mesibov, a UNC psychologist and autism specialist who is codirecting the project, said the clear, visual prompts play to autistic individuals' learning ...

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Taking steps to focus on autism

Taking steps to focus on autism (Source: Miami Herald - FL,USA)

... Like many parents with autistic children, Baz of Weston, hoped the annual mile ... The walk was sponsored by the National Alliance for Autism Research and Autism ...

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April 22, 2006

Help on way to tackle autism

Help on way to tackle autism (Source: Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain)

... local experts. Speakers will discuss the latest strategies and biomedical treatment approaches to autism and related disorders. They ...

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

Hillbilly Hotdogs autism auction set for Sunday

Hillbilly Hotdogs autism auction set for Sunday (Source: Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA)

... The auction is open to the public and all proceeds will go toward autism. ... For every evening dinner special sold, $2 will go toward the autism walk. ...

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

ANSWERS about autism

ANSWERS about autism (Source: WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA)

... called ANSWERS sponsored brunch and activities for autistic children, their parents and local officials. They want people to be more aware of autism so they ...

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

Autism foundation will hold fundraiser on Saturday

Autism foundation will hold fundraiser on Saturday (Source: OCRegister - Orange County,CA,USA)

... Harb of Mission Viejo learned that his son, Noah, had autism, he reacted ... and financial support for families and therapy teams involved with autistic children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

Sreesanth bats for ‘special’ kids

Sreesanth bats for ‘special’ kids (Source: Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India)

... The cricketer spent a few hours talking to some of the nearly 100-odd students who are suffering from cerebral palsy and autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

Fundraiser planned for autism therapy school

Fundraiser planned for autism therapy school (Source: Tampa Bay's 10 - St. Petersburg,FL,USA)

Clearwater, Florida - According to new statistics, the odds of a child being diagnosed with autism are much higher than previously thought -- just one in 166. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic teen alerts family, prevents fire

Autistic teen alerts family, prevents fire (Source: Oakland Press - Pontiac,MI,USA)

WHITE LAKE TWP. A 17-year-old teenager with autism is credited with saving her family and their home from a potentially destructive electrical fire. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

Florence student with autism draws cheers at keyboard

Florence student with autism draws cheers at keyboard (Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus,GA,USA)

... Pride, though masterful at the piano, is autistic. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

Autism: A Call for a Review on Public Services in the UK

Autism: A Call for a Review on Public Services in the UK (Source: ClickPress (press release) - Sharjah,United Arab Emirates)

... Government to conduct a review on Autism and Public Services in the wake of the Humberside Tragedy when Alison Davies and her 12 year old autistic son Ryan ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)

April 21, 2006

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 2

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 2 (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... Anecdotal, yes -- but intriguing: Autism cases are not hard to find at the other pediatric practices in town, no surprise given a rate of autistic disorders of ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

Zapatero’s Autistic Spain

Zapatero’s Autistic Spain (Source: Spain Herald - Madrid,Spain)

... election results. It isn’t going to be easy.». Spain, under Rodriguez Zapatero, acts like someone suffering from autism. At home ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:23 PM | Comments (1)

Conference aims to put autism on the agenda

Conference aims to put autism on the agenda (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

... a range of outreach and day services to support those with autism and their ... a great many opportunities to develop high-quality services for autistic people and ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic Children Take to the Waves

Autistic Children Take to the Waves (Source: ABC News - USA)

... At the age of 3, Isaiah was diagnosed with autism, a disorder characterized by severe social isolation and lack of communication. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

Adelphi Conference On Autism

Adelphi Conference On Autism (Source: Garden City News - NY, USA)

Adelphi University is pleased to host and co-sponsor with Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

Autism society dinner tonight

Autism society dinner tonight (Source: Henderson Gleaner - Henderson,KY,USA)

The Autism Society of Western Kentucky will sponsor a "Spring Fling" dinner and dance for teens and adults with disabilities today at Denton Shelter in ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

The puzzle of autism

The puzzle of autism (Source: Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA)

... l Autistic Disorder: Also known as early infantile autism, childhood autism or simply autism. Those with autistic disorder have ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

Booted up for charity trek

Booted up for charity trek (Source: ic Solihull.co.uk - Solihull,UK)

... who lives in Kings Heath will be completing the event for The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism and their carers ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

Final CCTV image of a despairing mother and her autistic son

Final CCTV image of a despairing mother and her autistic son (Source: Independent - London,England,UK)

... who was struggling to cope with the needs of her autistic son, threw ... Cambridgeshire, have two children, Alex, eight, and Harriet, five, who has severe autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

ROAR! Ride on for Autism Research Fundraising Bike Ride and Family ...

ROAR! Ride on for Autism Research Fundraising Bike Ride and Family ... (Source: Baltimore Times - Baltimore,MD,USA)

A fun family bike outing is also an opportunity to join together to raise critically-needed funds to research autism, a complex, life-altering disorder. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

April 20, 2006

Riders, restaurants team up to fight autism

Riders, restaurants team up to fight autism (Source: Fayetteville Online - Fayetteville NC,USA)

... That goes for their parents, too. The Autism Society tries to meet those needs by providing services to autistic children and their families. ...

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

McElwain going Hollywood

McElwain going Hollywood (Source: Chicago Tribune - United States)

Columbia Pictures has acquired the life rights to Jason McElwain, the autistic teenager who morphed from a basketball benchwarmer into an international media ...

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

AUTISTIC KID'S MAGIC-AL FILM

AUTISTIC KID'S MAGIC-AL FILM (Source: New York Post - New York,NY,USA)

... streak-shooter in high school hoops history is teaming up with the NBA's greatest point guard for a Hollywood tearjerker about the autistic kid's inspiring off ...

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

Autism walk will benefit local families

Autism walk will benefit local families (Source: Charleston Post Courier (subscription) - Charleston,SC,USA)

... as many as one in 166 children has autism or autism-spectrum disorders ... behavior analysis therapy, an intense treatment option that helps autistic children with ...

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

Mum's death plunge with autistic son

Mum's death plunge with autistic son (Source: NEWS.com.au - Australia)

A WOMAN who felt like a failure as a mother jumped 30m to her death with her 12-year-old autistic son. Alison Davies called police ...

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Experts rewarded for furthering autism awarenes

Experts rewarded for furthering autism awarenes (Source: Agoura Hills Acorn - CA,USA)

... A brief excerpt of the film, "Normal People Scare Me," which explores the many facets of autism through interviews with autistic individuals, ran throughout ...

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A school of their own

A school of their own (Source: Brookline TAB - Needham,MA,USA)

... The common belief in the psychiatry field was autism was a mental disease caused by mothers ... Schools willing to take autistic children were few and far between. ...

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Autistic Student Makes Fans and Friends

Autistic Student Makes Fans and Friends (Source: WSAV-TV - Savannah,GA,USA)

... Coach Richard Riley believes Rashad is the first autistic kid to score a point in a ... And whenever he makes the shot the crowd goes really wild." Autism is a ...

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April 19, 2006

MY WORLD COLLAPSED WHEN I HAD AUTISTIC CHILDREN .. BUT YOU CARRY ...

MY WORLD COLLAPSED WHEN I HAD AUTISTIC CHILDREN .. BUT YOU CARRY ... (Source: Mirror.co.uk - UK)

... and copied it. Autism isn't all negative, and autistic children can be as much a blessing as any other child. This week Taylae won ...

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Autistic Basketball Star Gets Movie Deal

Autistic Basketball Star Gets Movie Deal (Source: Wizbang - Washington,DC,USA)

Jason McElwain, the autistic boy who scored six three-pointers in the final four minutes of a basketball game and captured the world's attention, is getting a ...

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Families living with autism

Families living with autism (Source: Baker City Herald - Baker City,OR,USA)

... Several parents and guardians with autistic children recently started an autism support group to share information and resources — and to offer a sympathetic ...

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National Autism Association points out possible conflicts of ...

National Autism Association points out possible conflicts of ... (Source: News-Medical.net - Sydney,Australia)

A study published in Pediatrics, "The Contribution of Diagnostic Substitution to the Growing Administrative Prevalence of Autism in US Special Education ...

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Students learn about autism

Students learn about autism (Source: Watertown Daily Times - Watertown,WI,USA)

... 22, daughter of Steven and Diane Conklin, was diagnosed with autism at the age ... she was able to express herself, evolving from the typical autistic patterns of ...

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(PRN) - Autism, Alzheimer's, Ergonomics and Senior Drivers on Tap ...

(PRN) - Autism, Alzheimer's, Ergonomics and Senior Drivers on Tap ... (Source: Bolsamania.com - Madrid,Madrid,Spain)

(PRN) - Dow AgroSciences Applauds New Study Underscoring Need to Increase Trans-Free Oils in the Food Supply ... [+. PRN) - Verizon ...

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Brain training can change autistic behaviour

Brain training can change autistic behaviour (Source: New Scientist (subscription) - UK)

NEUROFEEDBACK practice may be able to alleviate some of the symptoms of autism, according to a pilot study on eight children with the disorder. ...

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Autism, Alzheimer's, Ergonomics and Senior Drivers on Tap for ...

Autism, Alzheimer's, Ergonomics and Senior Drivers on Tap for ... (Source: PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA)

WASHINGTON, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The AOTA's 86th annual Conference & Expo will take place in Charlotte, NC April 27-30, 2006. ...

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The problem with autism and education

The problem with autism and education (Source: Norwich Evening News - Norwich,England,UK)

... Norfolk, and their families.”. For information and support on autism call Norfolk Autistic Society on (01603) 631171. Do you have an ...

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Tragedy of mother and autistic son, 12

Tragedy of mother and autistic son, 12 (Source: Stockport Express - UK)

FAMILY and friends have been left reeling, following the tragic death of autistic 12-year-old Ryan Davies, who plunged 90ft off the Humber Bridge. ...

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We fought autism to achieve gold awards

We fought autism to achieve gold awards (Source: ic Coventry - Coventry,UK)

... Edinburgh awards, as they both suffer from an often-misunderstood form of autism. Nikola, aged 21, and Samantha, aged 19, both have autistic spectrum disorder ...

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April 18, 2006

Art and Antiques worth Dh185 million to be showcased at ...

Art and Antiques worth Dh185 million to be showcased at ... (Source: AME Info - United Arab Emirates)

... auction of the priceless art and antique works and one-of-its-kind special charity auction, proceeds of which will be donated to the Dubai Autism Centre. ...

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Autistic boy's body found

Autistic boy's body found (Source: United Press International - USA)

MANCHESTER, England, April 18 (UPI) -- British authorities searched Tuesday for the mother of a 12-year-old autistic boy whose body was found in a river a week ...

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Discovering autism

Discovering autism (Source: Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA)

... with autistic children. The grant also allowed for the printing in Spanish of informational brochures and other resource materials. April is National Autism ...

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Alison feared she'd failed autism boy

Alison feared she'd failed autism boy (Source: Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK)

By Tom Latchem. A DESPAIRING mum cradled the autistic son she could not cope with as she fatally leapt into a river, her friends fear. ...

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Autism - Worst Welfare Disaster In History

Autism - Worst Welfare Disaster In History (Source: OpEdNews - USA)

... In addition, the financial burden that a disorder like autism takes on families is absolutely devastating. Upon becoming autistic after receiving vaccines at ...

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The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 1

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 1 (Source: International News Service - Sydney,Australia)

... Bradstreet, a family practitioner in Florida who treats 3,000 autistic children and has worked with Wakefield, said he believes the risk of autism rises the ...

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A PDA partnership

A PDA partnership (Source: MetroWest Daily News - Framingham,MA,USA)

... a form of autism, and project organizers hope to move the technology into other parts of the League School and into many other schools for autistic children. ...

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Parents to take ‘Walk for Autism’ on Saturday

Parents to take ‘Walk for Autism’ on Saturday (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune - PA, USA)

... the Stedinas became close with other families with autistic children, in particular, Eve and Tom Hennigan, whose son, Tommy, 18, has a similar level of autism. ...

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Strangers bonded by autism

Strangers bonded by autism (Source: The Free Lance-Star - Fredericksburg,VA,USA)

SEVEN YEARS AGO, a doc- tor looked at my toddler son and immediately recognized autism. ... hasn't come up with a delicate way to ask, "Is your kid autistic, too?". ...

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School gives autism awareness a lift

School gives autism awareness a lift (Source: New Brunswick Home News Tribune - New Brunswick,NJ,USA)

... Earlier in the day, Cedar Hill teachers talked briefly with students about autism. They discussed how autistic children have many of the same feelings and ...

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The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 1

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 1 (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... so drastically that his pediatrician suggested he could be autistic,' Rohrback recalled. ... evaluation, which resulted in a diagnosis of full-syndrome autism. ...

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April 17, 2006

Autism spectrum disorders delay children's development

Autism spectrum disorders delay children's development (Source: Centre Daily Times - Centre County,PA,USA)

... AAP research has indicated approximately three in 1,000 children are diagnosed with an autistic disorder. Autism is four times more common in boys than in girls ...

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Hearing to determine if school district violated autistic boy's ...

Hearing to determine if school district violated autistic boy's ... (Source: Naples Daily News (subscription) - Naples,FL,USA)

... the school year. Derek's father said it is a shame his autistic son is being hurt by delays of due process. "There's no question ...

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Special classes open world to autistic children

Special classes open world to autistic children (Source: Greenville Daily Reflector - Greenville,NC,USA)

... for the school system, said she expects to add one or two elementary autism classes next fall. The school system serves about 120 autistic children, with 20 of ...

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Educational center wins global praise

Educational center wins global praise (Source: Contra Costa Times - CA,USA)

... Such symbols give children like Jeffrey, who fall somewhere on the autism spectrum, a visual hint to go along with an instructor's verbal direction. ...

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Missing autistic boy found dead in river

Missing autistic boy found dead in river (Source: Times Online - UK)

By Jenny Booth and agencies. Coastguards have found the body of a 12-year-old autistic boy who went missing with his mother last week. ...

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Taking on autism

Taking on autism (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA)

... every treatment available," said Susan E. Levy, director of the Regional Autism Center at ... In August, a 5-year-old autistic boy in Portersville, Pa., died while ...

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Autistic teen develops own cartoon characters

Autistic teen develops own cartoon characters (Source: Annapolis Capital - Annapolis,MD,USA)

... In the past, job opportunities for the autistic were centered around mundane tasks. In recent years, though, families and autism support groups have worked to ...

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Community datebook

Community datebook (Source: Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage,AK,USA)

... Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic, A Medical Controversy, by journalist and author David Kirby, 5:30-7 pm, UAA Campus Bookstore ...

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J-Mac An Oprah Guest

J-Mac An Oprah Guest (Source: 13WHAM-TV - Rochester,NY,USA)

... the final minutes of his first basketball game at Greece Athena High School. McElwain, who has autism, was the team’s manager.

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April 16, 2006

Hand of God has lifted life's boulders

Hand of God has lifted life's boulders (Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USA)

... When my first born child was diagnosed with autism, I felt betrayed by God. ... I started viewing my son's autism through a rosier lens. I cherished him more. ...

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Singer Holds Concert for Autism Awareness

Singer Holds Concert for Autism Awareness (Source: ABC30.com - Fresno,CA,USA)

April 15, 2006 - An up-and-coming country singer is lending his voice to a Valley effort to raise awareness of autism. Mark Leland ...

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48 youth baseball teams invade Decatur for autism

48 youth baseball teams invade Decatur for autism (Source: The Decatur Daily - Decatur,AL,USA)

... They have a daughter, 8-year-old Brayden, who is autistic. "We're wanting to raise money to donate to the Autism Society of Alabama," Wendy Ellis said. ...

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April 15, 2006

New books on autism offer help for parents and practitioners

New books on autism offer help for parents and practitioners (Source: Vanderbilt University News - Nashville,TN,USA)

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Two recently released books on autism offer insights and information for both parents and practitioners working with children with this ...

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Facing up to skin cancer

Facing up to skin cancer (Source: American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA)

... is merely normality with the volume turned up and that my own autism had progressively ... right and its easy to grow up feeling unworthy and ugly, Autistic or not ...

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Flutie Foundation roadrace back in Natick

Flutie Foundation roadrace back in Natick (Source: MetroWest Daily News - Framingham,MA,USA)

... Foundation for Autism is back in Natick after a one-year hiatus and this time the popular Patriots' quarterback is running in it. ...

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SCCC lecture to focus on autism, Asperger's

SCCC lecture to focus on autism, Asperger's (Source: Times Herald-Record - Middletown,NY,USA)

Stephen Shore will speak on autism and Asperger's Syndrome from 8:30 ... Diagnosed with "atypical development with strong autistic tendencies," Shore was nonverbal ...

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Autistic student warms up to weather

Autistic student warms up to weather (Source: Greenwich Time - Greenwich,CT,USA)

... For Nicholas, a longtime weather enthusiast who was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler and sometimes has trouble coming to school in the morning ...

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Blues give MacInnis a night to remember

Blues give MacInnis a night to remember (Source: FOXSports.com - USA)

... Take Olaf Kolzig, Byron DaFoe and Scott Mellanby for example. The three NHLers had their lives turned upside down when their kids were diagnosed with autism. ...

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April 14, 2006

J-Mac visits Cleveland for 'Autism Awareness Night'

J-Mac visits Cleveland for 'Autism Awareness Night' (Source: WKYC-TV - Cleveland,OH,USA)

That night, a teenager with autism, became a national story. ... Autism has curbed Jason's development since birth. He didn't start speaking until age 5. ...

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People with autism need to be included, accepted

People with autism need to be included, accepted (Source: Port Huron Times Herald - Port Huron,MI,USA)

I am quite aware of autism. My 19-year-old son is autistic, and I'd like to share some facts and feelings I have about autism. If ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:59 PM | Comments (0)

Face Reader Bridges Autism Gap

Face Reader Bridges Autism Gap (Source: Wired News - USA)

... by autism lack this ability to ascertain emotional status -- it's one of the signature characteristics of the disease. Help could be on the way for autistic ...

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Film Stars Asperger's: Autistic Condition Inspires New Movie

Film Stars Asperger's: Autistic Condition Inspires New Movie (Source: International News Service - Sydney,Australia)

... A mild form of autism, Asperger's isn't always easy to detect. ... "In my opinion, 'Mozart & the Whale' is the best movie yet on autism or Asperger's," he says. ...

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There's a rise in the number of autism cases

There's a rise in the number of autism cases (Source: KTBS - Shreveport,LA,USA)

Autism is an illness that affects one in 166 children. The number of kids being diagnosed with the condition continues to grow. ...

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Family works to shed light on autism

Family works to shed light on autism (Source: Pascagoula Mississippi Press - Pascagoula,MS,USA)

... The autism center reports only 10 percent of autistic people are savants, which refers to abilities considered remarkable by most standards. ...

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Parents are spreading awareness about autism

Parents are spreading awareness about autism (Source: Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers - PA, United States)

... Patience. The information was collected and published by author Ellen Notbhom, also a parent of children with autism. ... Autism has no known cause or cure. ...

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Worthy causes need steady money stream

Worthy causes need steady money stream (Source: Beaufort Gazette - Beaufort,SC,USA)

... A parallel request seeks to require insurance companies to cover autism as it would another affliction. Autistic children weren't included in a bill last year ...

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New Books on Autism Offer Help for Parents and Practitioners

New Books on Autism Offer Help for Parents and Practitioners (Source: Newswise (press release) - USA)

Newswise — Two recently released books on autism offer insights and information for both parents and practitioners working with children with this complex ...

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Bright and fearless Outgoing personality disguises complex nature ...

Bright and fearless Outgoing personality disguises complex nature ... (Source: Langley Times - BC, Canada)

... a pediatrician advised, mentioning the age at which diagnosis for autism is normally made. Months later, the true diagnosis was made: Maisie was autistic. ...

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April 13, 2006

Lunchtime Seminar Focuses on Therapy and Autism

Lunchtime Seminar Focuses on Therapy and Autism (Source: UK News - Kentucky,USA)

(April 13, 2006) − The University of Kentucky’s Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute will host a lunchtime seminar on therapy and autism at noon ...

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Autism Prevalence Based on Special Education Needs Deemed ...

Autism Prevalence Based on Special Education Needs Deemed ... (Source: Medscape (subscription) - USA)

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Apr 13 - The notion that the prevalence of autism is increasing would seem to be borne out by the increasing rate seen in special ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:43 PM | Comments (0)

Give autistic kids a fighting chance

Give autistic kids a fighting chance (Source: Dundas Star - Ontario, Canada)

... Under the former PC government, Ontario made an unprecedented $100 million commitment to providing IBI and other programs to young children with autism. ...

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Autism Awareness: Tips for Working with Teachers

Autism Awareness: Tips for Working with Teachers (Source: Baltimore Times - Baltimore,MD,USA)

... Since it is estimated that 40 percent of autistic children do not speak or ... This week Education Matters continues its series of Autism Awareness Month articles ...

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Autism Society spreads awareness in April

Autism Society spreads awareness in April (Source: Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers - PA, United States)

Sponsored by the Berks County Chapter of the Autism Society of America, the billboards are meant to reach families who need support and alert the public about ...

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More autism funding urged

More autism funding urged (Source: Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada)

... plea for help by health care professionals who work with autistic children. ... to improve diagnostic and treatment services for children with autism and related ...

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Ads target better autism treatment

Ads target better autism treatment (Source: StarPhoenix - Saskatoon,Saskatchewan,Canada)

... long wait lists, limited treatment services and large workloads has spurred a public plea for help by health-care professionals who work with autistic children ...

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Pizza to help promote autism awareness

Pizza to help promote autism awareness (Source: Indianapolis Star - United States)

... It is the first in Johnson County for the Sharonsweb Autism Foundation, a creation of Sharon Smith of Plainfield, who has three autistic children. ...

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DEALING WITH AUTISM CAN BE A REAL 'TRIP,' WESTERLY MOM SAYS

DEALING WITH AUTISM CAN BE A REAL 'TRIP,' WESTERLY MOM SAYS (Source: Westerly Sun - Westerly,RI,USA)

... old autistic boy wants to educate the public and let other parents know they are not alone in what can be an isolating diagnosis. April is Autism Awareness ...

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Hyperbaric oxygen chambers treating autism in Lower Hudson Valley

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers treating autism in Lower Hudson Valley (Source: The Journal News.com - Westchester,NY,USA)

... Even so, studies are being conducted on the use of HBOT in autistic people. Matt Kabler, spokesman for the Autism Research Institute, said some preliminary ...

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Is Scientology preventing Travolta from son’s autism treatment?

Is Scientology preventing Travolta from son’s autism treatment? (Source: NewKerala.com - Ernakulam,Kerala,India)

... are worrying that the religion is preventing star couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston from acknowledging that their 14-year old son is suffering from autism ...

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April 12, 2006

Broadway mom to perform in support of school for autistic people

Broadway mom to perform in support of school for autistic people (Source: The Journal News.com - Westchester,NY,USA)

... life. Her son, Mac, was born with autism, requiring a new approach to life besides the other commitments that come with motherhood. ...

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Autism Awareness Night Set for Cavs vs. New York Knicks Game on ...

Autism Awareness Night Set for Cavs vs. New York Knicks Game on ... (Source: Cavs.com - USA)

12th - In recognition of Autism Awareness month in April, the Cavs Better Halves (the significant others of Cavaliers players, coaches and team personnel ...

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Circle of Friends Center receives autism grant

Circle of Friends Center receives autism grant (Source: Times Herald-Record - Middletown,NY,USA)

The Community Circle of Friends Child Care Center on Yankee Place was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Autism Society of ...

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Early diagnosis crucial with autism

Early diagnosis crucial with autism (Source: Advance Titan - Oshkosh,WI,USA)

... to learn rapidly during their preschool years, children with autistic characteristics will ... 35 hours each week through the Wisconsin Early Autism Project, which ...

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The Age of Autism: Christian`s mom speaks

The Age of Autism: Christian`s mom speaks (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- A small earthquake rumbled through the autism world shortly after 7:30 am on April 11, and the aftershocks are going to ...

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Tag day to benefit families with autistic children

Tag day to benefit families with autistic children (Source: Royal Gazette - Bermuda)

... raised by street collectors today in an effort to raise awareness of autism will go towards making expert trainers available for families with autistic children ...

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Student initiates autism awareness campaign

Student initiates autism awareness campaign (Source: Daily Pilot - Costa Mesa,CA,USA)

... autism -- Ariana through her brother and two cousins, Connor through acquaintances. Ariana said she learned early in life the difficulties that most autistic ...

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April is Autism Awareness Month.

April is Autism Awareness Month. (Source: Cherokee Sentinel - Murphy,NC,USA)

North Carolina Creative Autistic Living and Learning, Inc. (NCCALL, Inc.) invites you to join them for AUTISM AWARENESS DAY on Saturday April 22nd from 11 am ...

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Schools, hospitals must do more for autistic children

Schools, hospitals must do more for autistic children (Source: Allentown Morning Call - Allentown,PA,USA)

... between two to six of every 1,000 children live with some form of autism/PDD. ... Parents of autistic/PDD children aren't worried about how we will one day afford ...

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State, insurance both have roles in autism treatment

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