May 31, 2006

Writer Pens Novel to Connect with Autistic Son

Writer Pens Novel to Connect with Autistic Son (Source: Book Catcher - Surfside Beach,SC,USA)

(BookCatcher.com) 5/31/06 -- A 9-year-old boy with autism who plays guitar 'like a ring in a bell ... He's donating half his royalties to autism organizations. ...

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No Evidence of Measles Virus in MMR-Vaccinated Autistic Children

No Evidence of Measles Virus in MMR-Vaccinated Autistic Children (Source: Medscape (subscription) - USA)

A possible link between MMR vaccination and autism was first noted in a ... finding measles virus genomic fragments in tissue samples taken from autistic children. ...

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Wiffle ball for autism hits a home run

Wiffle ball for autism hits a home run (Source: Munster Times - Munster,IN,USA)

... awareness of autism comes from Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Raymond Babbitt in Rain Man. The movie described complexities of the autistic personality -- the ...

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Siblings Coping With Autism

Siblings Coping With Autism (Source: ABC News - USA)

... illustrated book, "The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the ... your childhood is turned on end when your sibling is autistic, as parents ...

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Omaha center to hold summit on autism

Omaha center to hold summit on autism (Source: Radio Iowa - Des Moines,IA,USA)

... says Temple Grandin, who's autistic herself, will speak about what she went through when she was young, before there was a diagnosis for autism and people didn ...

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Autism Fundraiser Sets $1M Goal

Autism Fundraiser Sets $1M Goal (Source: KETV.com - Omaha,NE,USA)

Gail Werner-Robertson has two boys with autism. Last year, her fundraiser made $640,000 with proceeds benefiting the Munroe-Meyer Institute. ...

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Uses of Disenchantment: TV Anchor-Mom Fights Autism and Films It

Uses of Disenchantment: TV Anchor-Mom Fights Autism and Films It (Source: New York Observer - New York,NY,USA)

... The film, Autism Every Day, has caught on. ... morning show; NBC chairman Robert Wright and his wife, Suzanne—their daughter Katie has an autistic child—are ...

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Love Complicates Life Even for the Autistic

Love Complicates Life Even for the Autistic (Source: ABC News - USA)

... Who knew that a man with autism could suffer the pain of a broken heart? Does it even make sense that an autistic man is in love? ...

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Reading Together book tells autistic teen's story

Reading Together book tells autistic teen's story (Source: Kalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo,MI,USA)

... should spark discussion because of its portrayal of an autistic person's point of ... who were in similar situations, folks who had been diagnosed with autism.''. ...

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Call for charter to boost autism care

Call for charter to boost autism care (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

... chief executive of the Scottish Society for Autism, Christine MacVicar, whose 43-year-old son has autism, and Tom Whitman, whose 26-year-old autistic son has ...

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May 30, 2006

Local Researchers Work on Autism Therapies

Local Researchers Work on Autism Therapies (Source: abc7.com - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

... re-train his brain to experience a key emotion many kids with autism lack, empathy. ... He and his colleagues studied the brains of autistic versus typical children ...

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Riding for Autism

Riding for Autism (Source: WTVM - Columbus,GA,USA)

The owner of a special pre-school is riding to raise money and awareness for children with autism. Jerre Brymer peddled all the ...

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Comedy Central Announces New Summer and Fall Series

Comedy Central Announces New Summer and Fall Series (Source: MovieWeb - USA)

... ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults. "Comedy Love Call" will also benefit Autism Speaks, an ...

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Autism and Adults: Finding Independence

Autism and Adults: Finding Independence (Source: ABC News - USA)

... in big bodies," said Dr. Pete Gerhardt at the Organization for Autism Research. ... But despite his achievements, he will always be autistic and will always need a ...

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US scientists back autism link to MMR

US scientists back autism link to MMR (Source: Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom)

... fresh concern about MMR, because they back theories of a causal link between the jab, autism and painful gut disorders suffered by a number of autistic children ...

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Fun trip brightens autistic child’s life

Fun trip brightens autistic child’s life (Source: Huron Daily Tribune - Bad Axe,MI,USA)

Patty Young of Caseville has a 15-year old autistic son, Sean, whom she’s willing ... Patty said she got the autism diagnosis on Sean when he was 3, but she said ...

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Find Out More About Autism

Find Out More About Autism (Source: ABC News - USA)

Association for Science in Autism Treatment: (ASAT) ASAT supports all scientifically sound research on the prevention, treatments and cure for autism. ...

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May 29, 2006

Local Autism Benefit

Local Autism Benefit (Source: WLNS - Lansing,MI,USA)

Raising a child with autism can cost a lot of money. ... Volunteers from the Autism Foundation of Ingham County served up pancakes in Dansville. ...

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Autism, A Little Understood Disorder May Have Genetic Roots

Autism, A Little Understood Disorder May Have Genetic Roots (Source: Voice of America - USA)

... They're just really skittish just like autistic children are. They don't like to be picked up.". Autism affects about one in every 250 people, yet little is ...

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Coining it in to help an Autistic youngster

Coining it in to help an Autistic youngster (Source: This is Swindon - Swindon,Wiltshire,UK)

A FAMILY trying to raise £10,000 to help their autistic son has been given a boost by some pennies from heaven. St Mary's Catholic ...

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Autism, A Little Understood Disorder May Have Genetic Roots

Autism, A Little Understood Disorder May Have Genetic Roots (Source: Men's News Daily - Guerneville,CA,USA)

By VOA. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern have been able to genetically change mice so their behavior is similar to some people with autism. ...

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Linneus woman sheds light on world of autism Speaker puts public ...

Linneus woman sheds light on world of autism Speaker puts public ... (Source: Bangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA)

... They often team for presentations during seminars on autism. They present the autistic and nonautistic view of navigating the social world as they exchange ...

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ANOTHER VACCINE/AUTISM LINK?

ANOTHER VACCINE/AUTISM LINK? (Source: Free Market News Network - Pompano Beach,FL,USA)

... that in 85 percent of cases tested, samples taken from autistic children with ... A significant portion among those children now suffer from regressive autism. ...

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May 28, 2006

Authors reveal experience, give advice to parents of autistic ...

Authors reveal experience, give advice to parents of autistic ... (Source: Durham Herald Sun - Durham,NC,USA)

... Both their autistic sons are their eldest children, and both sons are now in ... groups and organizations including UNC's Division TEACCH and the Autism Society of ...

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Autistic boy, 5, drowns in pond

Autistic boy, 5, drowns in pond (Source: Indianapolis Star - United States)

... Autism is a developmental disability that affects a child's social interaction and communication. ... "He was apparently an autistic child, and that's a very ...

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Autism Society of the CNMI meeting on June 4

Autism Society of the CNMI meeting on June 4 (Source: Saipan Tribune - Saipan,Northern Mariana Islands,Micronesia)

The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly membership meeting on Sunday, June 4, from 3pm to 5pm on the second floor of the Town and Country ...

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Judyth Piazza chats with Karen Simmons, Founder of Autism Today

Judyth Piazza chats with Karen Simmons, Founder of Autism Today (Source: Student Operated Press - Vero Beach,FL,USA)

... Karen's Peace of Mind For Autism CD, 2002, presents a gentle series of guided visualizations for individuals on the autistic spectrum, their families ...

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Scientists fear MMR link to autism

Scientists fear MMR link to autism (Source: Daily Mail - UK - UK)

New American research shows that there could be a link between the controversial MMR triple vaccine and autism and bowel disease in children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:17 PM | Comments (0)

Generation next

Generation next (Source: The Observer - UK)

... around you; and with the author's own admitted mild autism - he twitches ... Vancouver anti-heroes with feverish brains and mildly autistic personalities, trying ...

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US study supports claims of MMR link to autism

US study supports claims of MMR link to autism (Source: Times Online - UK)

... traces of the measles virus in the guts of 12 children with autism. ... Serious intestinal inflammations were found in some of the autistic children and biopsies ...

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May 27, 2006

Parents of autistic kids assail Ont. government

Parents of autistic kids assail Ont. government (Source: CTV.ca - Canada)

TORONTO -- Parents of autistic children accused the Ontario government Friday of mismanaging funds in the autism budget and diverting the cash to other ...

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Autistic children learn to tickle the ivories

Autistic children learn to tickle the ivories (Source: MSNBC - USA)

... "I like challenges.". Like many children with autism, 7-year-old Spencer Hua had trouble expressing himself with other kids — until they heard him play. ...

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Autism services receives award

Autism services receives award (Source: Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA)

... will be autistic, said Jefferson Jarrell, a financial services representative for the Jarrell Group. "People are becoming more familiar with autism and word ...

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School system loses autism case

School system loses autism case (Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA)

... The Faison School is one of a handful of private schools that specialize in education for autistic students. Autism is a brain disorder with a range of ...

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Canton school's shock therapy comes under fire -- yet again

Canton school's shock therapy comes under fire -- yet again (Source: Boston Globe - United States)

... Many of the center's 250 students are autistic or mentally retarded, and have exhibited self-abusive and outwardly violent behavior. ...

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CD&P donates $3,000 to autism charity

CD&P donates $3,000 to autism charity (Source: Royal Gazette - Bermuda)

... Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain and people with autism have problems ... day workshop being put on by BASE for the families of autistic children. ...

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May 26, 2006

Retired Patriots quarterback honored

Retired Patriots quarterback honored (Source: Eyewitness News - East Providence,RI,USA)

... appeared before the state Senate today where he was presented with a proclamation recognizing him for his football accomplishments and charity work for autism. ...

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Health News

Health News (Source: Hampton Union - Exeter,NH,USA)

... People with TSC often develop epilepsy, autism, and learning and behavioral problems. ... WALK FOR AUTISM RESEACH will be held Sunday, Oct. ...

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Lack of support for autism forces relocation

Lack of support for autism forces relocation (Source: Global National - Burnaby,BC,Canada)

... According to the Autism Society of Canada, roughly one in 500 Canadians -- around 73,000 people -- suffer from autistic disorder (AD).

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Ruffing admits using raise to help pay for son's tuition

Ruffing admits using raise to help pay for son's tuition (Source: McKeesport Daily News - McKeesport,PA,USA)

... "I donated the money to my autistic son, Alec," he said Thursday. ... Ruffing said he never lied about donating the funds to an autistic society. ...

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An autistic teenager who disappeared from school earlier today has ...

An autistic teenager who disappeared from school earlier today has ... (Source: London Free Press - Canada)

London police issued a media alert just after noon, saying the teen, Connor Close, has wandered away from school about lunch time. ...

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HC speaker’s goal is to help autistic

HC speaker’s goal is to help autistic (Source: Worcester Telegram (subscription) - Worcester,MA,USA)

... The foundation merged last year with the National Alliance for Autism Research, which was founded in 1994 by parents of an autistic child. ...

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Judge releases former teacher after apology for parole violation

Judge releases former teacher after apology for parole violation (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune - PA, USA)

A former special education teacher accused of abusing autistic students was released from Lackawanna County prison Thursday after she admitted to violating her ...

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Boy with autism drowns in retention pond

Boy with autism drowns in retention pond (Source: Noblesville Ledger - IN, USA)

... Brad Arnold. He said Korey, who lived at 19305 Pathway Pointe, was a child with autism who was known to have a fascination with water. ...

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May 25, 2006

WALK NOW Chicago Raises $1 Million for Autism Research

WALK NOW Chicago Raises $1 Million for Autism Research (Source: PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA)

Thousands Walk for Cure Autism Now in Chicago CHICAGO, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The third-annual WALK NOW Chicago hosted more than 7,500 people and will have ...

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WALK NOW Chicago Raises $1 Million for Autism Research

WALK NOW Chicago Raises $1 Million for Autism Research (Source: Yahoo! News (press release) - USA)

... May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The third-annual WALK NOW Chicago hosted more than 7,500 people and will have raised more than $1 million for Cure Autism Now once all ...

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Incredible 5-Point Scale ¿ Assisting Students with Autism ...

Incredible 5-Point Scale ¿ Assisting Students with Autism ... (Source: Science Daily (press release) - USA)

Incredible 5-Point Scale ¿ Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses. ...

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New Research Will Help Families Living With Autism

New Research Will Help Families Living With Autism (Source: University of Ulster Online - Coleraine,UK)

... research project undertaken by the University of Ulster in partnership with Queen’s University aims to improve the life of families of children with autism. ...

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Heavy metals may be implicated in autism

Heavy metals may be implicated in autism (Source: Health Sentinel - USA)

... Autism is thought to have a number of unknown genetic and environmental ... It's highly likely that heavy metals are responsible for childhood autistic disorder in ...

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Special needs homes planned for Franklin

Special needs homes planned for Franklin (Source: Milford Daily News - Milford,MA,USA)

... other openings. Resident Debby Lazazzera said her 28-year-old daughter is autistic and could benefit from the proposed homes. Her ...

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Bush: The many faces of autism

Bush: The many faces of autism (Source: Chelmsford Independent - Concord,MA,USA)

... autistic."I knew that she didn't mean any harm by that comment, but it really made me upset - I spent the next hour wondering what people really thought autism ...

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Computer Bulletin Board Links Autistic People

Computer Bulletin Board Links Autistic People (Source: PR Leap (press release) - Chula Vista,CA,USA)

WrongPlanet.net ( http://www.wrongplanet.net ), an online autism community, is one of the most successful communications tools for autistic people (autism is a ...

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May 24, 2006

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 7

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 7 (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... had regressed so drastically that his pediatrician suggested he could be autistic,' Rohrbeck recalled ... By age 2 Grant was diagnosed with full-syndrome autism. ...

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Sorting autism fact, fallacy

Sorting autism fact, fallacy (Source: San Diego Union Tribune - United States)

... So Schreibman redirected her interests and energies into studying and treating autism – a complex and incurable spectrum of disorders characterized by ...

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Measles diagnosis helps make case for childhood immunization

Measles diagnosis helps make case for childhood immunization (Source: Salem News - MA, USA)

... The allegations that the MMR vaccine causes autism have been investigated again and again. ... It does not cause autism. It does not contain mercury. ...

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Parents Of Abused Autistic Children File Lawsuit

Parents Of Abused Autistic Children File Lawsuit (Source: WYOU - Wilkes-Barre,PA,USA)

(Tuesday, May 23) Parents of seven abused autistic children have filed a lawsuit in Lackawanna County. The case revolves around ...

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AUTISM CHARITY IN PLEA OVER EDUCATION

AUTISM CHARITY IN PLEA OVER EDUCATION (Source: Community Newswire - UK)

... Mike Collins, head of education at the National Autistic Society, said: "Autism is a complex disability that is widely misunderstood. ...

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Doctor accused in autistic girl`s death

Doctor accused in autistic girl`s death (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... McCarron is accused of smothering her autistic daughter, Katie, with a plastic garbage ... 37-year-old physician told authorities the girl`s autism had regressed ...

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Flutie to be honored at Statehouse

Flutie to be honored at Statehouse (Source: Eyewitness News - East Providence,RI,USA)

... last week. He's being honored for contributions to the sport and his advocacy for autism research and awareness. Lawmakers will ...

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May 23, 2006

Sign up now for Autism Awareness Golf Benefit

Sign up now for Autism Awareness Golf Benefit (Source: Republican-Leader - Preston,MN,USA)

The fourth annual RT Autism Awareness Golf Benefit will take place Friday, July 14, at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester. The ...

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NY debates Mass. school's shock use

NY debates Mass. school's shock use (Source: Boston Globe - United States)

... rules that would have significant impact on a Massachusetts school that uses mild electric shocks to discipline students with autism, mental retardation, or ...

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Two Charlotte students honored

Two Charlotte students honored (Source: Charlotte Sun-Herald - Charlotte,FL,USA)

... He was chosen as a Do the Right Thing winner for his activities with the National Alliance for Autism Research. He has a form of ...

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Calls for better autism schooling

Calls for better autism schooling (Source: BBC News - UK)

... put pressure on national and local governments to get improvements for the estimated 90,000 children with autistic spectrum disorders. Autism is characterised ...

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New centre for autistic kids to open in July

New centre for autistic kids to open in July (Source: Daily Express - Kota Kinabalu,Sabah,Malaysia)

Sandakan: The newly set up Early Intervention Centre for autistic children will be in operation beginning July. Elopura Assemblyman ...

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Autism education

Autism education (Source: WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA)

... autism. The individual needs assistants who are trained in autism because autistic children are so complex. They have complex needs. ...

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Couple charged in autistic son's fire death

Couple charged in autistic son's fire death (Source: Seattle Times - United States)

ALBANY, Ore. — A couple killed their autistic son by setting ... The 19-year-old, who had severe autism, was flown to a Portland hospital, where he died Friday. ...

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21-year-old with a form of autism excels in job, academics

21-year-old with a form of autism excels in job, academics (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune - San Luis Obispo,CA,USA)

... There are more than 100 students in the district enrolled in the program. Jones has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism. ...

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May 22, 2006

Autism Sites Get a Boost With Free Pixel Ads

Autism Sites Get a Boost With Free Pixel Ads (Source: Xtvworld (press release) - India)

The advertising phenomenon known as pixel ads has a new innovation, giving a boost to non-profit autism sites for free! May 22, 2006 ...

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

Aberrant chromosomes uncovered in autistic children

Aberrant chromosomes uncovered in autistic children (Source: Innovations-Report - Germany)

Eight children with four different disorders with autistic features all had one ... children in the study had Asperger’s syndrome, infantile autism, ADHD, and ...

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

Autistic group's sum for summer

Autistic group's sum for summer (Source: Greenock Telegraph - Greenock,Scotland,UK)

SUMMER FUN: Autistic Support Group secretary Elaine Anderson, with daughter Beth, is delighted at their playscheme funding. AUTISTIC ...

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Adults with autism face challenges

Adults with autism face challenges (Source: Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA)

... While children with autism tend to play by themselves rather than with other children, autistic adults find it difficult to mix socially. ...

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Rob Zaleski: Autistic man finds joy through music

Rob Zaleski: Autistic man finds joy through music (Source: The Capital Times - Madison,WI,USA)

... "Of course, this was back in the days when autism was very rare ... Chiles says she can understand why some people might be hesitant to hire an autistic person to ...

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Growing up with autism: Teenage years can be hard on kids with the ...

Growing up with autism: Teenage years can be hard on kids with the ... (Source: Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA)

... As autistic children get older they become desperate for friends ... said Karen Crum, founder and former director of Successful Living with Autism through Training ...

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

Remember the "Toxic Teeth" Story?

Remember the "Toxic Teeth" Story? (Source: Accuracy In Media - Washington,DC,USA)

... media, led by NBC, have recently been covering the mercury-autism link involving ... and Chief Executive Officer of NBC Universal, has a grandson who is autistic. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:54 PM | Comments (0)

May 21, 2006

$1 Million Raised In Chicago Toward Curing Autism

$1 Million Raised In Chicago Toward Curing Autism (Source: WBBM780 - Chicago,USA)

CHICAGO (WBBM) -- About 7,000 people turned out on the lakefront Sunday morning for the annual "Walk Now" walk for the Cure Autism Now foundation and it's ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:09 PM | Comments (0)

With family support, Van Brandt combats autism

With family support, Van Brandt combats autism (Source: Black & White - MD,USA)

... Jacob’s sister, Sarah, says she encourages siblings of autistic children to spend time gathering information on autism to prevent the family strains ...

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Researchers just begin to get a handle on autism

Researchers just begin to get a handle on autism (Source: Nashua Telegraph (subscription) - Nashua,NH,USA)

... if it turned out that we’ve zeroed in on the anatomical regions where things go wrong in autistic patients, regardless of how the autism occurs,” Parada ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:09 PM | Comments (0)

Study: Daydreaming is different in autism

Study: Daydreaming is different in autism (Source: Indianapolis Star - United States)

... The study didn't find any difference in how autistic brains and normal brains ... further research is needed to shed light on what people with autism are actually ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:08 PM | Comments (0)

Summer camp for autistic children seeking donations

Summer camp for autistic children seeking donations (Source: Goldsboro News Argus - Goldsboro,NC,USA)

Kidz Dayz, a summer camp devoted to children with autism or other developmental ... organization is a non-profit program designed to help autistic children ages 3 ...

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Thousands Walk To Cure Autism

Thousands Walk To Cure Autism (Source: CBS2 Chicago - Chicago,IL,USA)

(CBS) CHICAGO Autism is a developmental disorder that affects millions of children and adults in the United States, and more cases are diagnosed every year. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:08 PM | Comments (0)

Understanding autism more

Understanding autism more (Source: Warrnambool Standard - Warrnambool,Victoria,Australia)

... At the conclusion of Autism Awareness Week (May 14 to 20) Miss Chilton revealed the difficult learning curve of watching her two autistic sons grow. ...

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Katie Grant - Autism: we need a debate

Katie Grant - Autism: we need a debate (Source: The Sunday Times - UK)

My views on autism last week upset many people who have autistic children. I am sorry for the pain, but not for raising the issue. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:08 PM | Comments (0)

Autism on the rise

Autism on the rise (Source: Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA)

... Up until that point, the only thing she knew of autism was that Dustin Hoffman played an autistic man in the movie "Rain Man.". They ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:07 PM | Comments (0)

Need to do more for children with autism

Need to do more for children with autism (Source: Trinidad & Tobago Express - Port-of-Spain,Trinidad and Tobago)

... president of the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago (ASTT), which in its efforts to achieve its goals has dedicated this week, as Autism Awareness Week. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:07 PM | Comments (0)

May 20, 2006

A class act: 70-year-old woman to get VCU degree

A class act: 70-year-old woman to get VCU degree (Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA)

... Dougherty also wants to volunteer with autistic children. She has an 8-year-old grandson with autism, which prompted her to take a graduate course in autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:40 PM | Comments (0)

Worried Jordan pulls out of charity ball

Worried Jordan pulls out of charity ball (Source: Digital Spy - UK)

The pair had originally planned to attend a party in Staffordshire in aid of autistic children, hosted by Phones 4U executive John Caudwell. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:40 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Topic Of Upcoming Conference For Families, Professionals

Autism Topic Of Upcoming Conference For Families, Professionals (Source: Medical News Today (press release) - UK)

The daily transitions most of us negotiate with ease are particularly difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...

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Talking back to autism

Talking back to autism (Source: Globe and Mail - Canada)

... Interest in Autistic Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, as is the rate of diagnoses. In Daniel Isn't Talking, autism is treated through changes in and through ...

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Autistic Port man honored with musical performance

Autistic Port man honored with musical performance (Source: Newburyport Daily News - MA, USA)

... Today, the question will make perfect sense as Welch, a singer-guitarist who has autism, will perform "Amazing Grace" and two other songs at the 2006 Volvo ...

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Charged pathologist is on suicide watch

Charged pathologist is on suicide watch (Source: WQAD - Moline,IL,USA)

PEKIN, Ill. Authorities say the pathologist charged with suffocating her 3-year-old autistic daughter is on suicide watch at the Tazewell County Jail. ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:39 PM | Comments (0)

May 19, 2006

Information session addresses safer vaccines

Information session addresses safer vaccines (Source: Cohasset Mariner - Hingham,MA,USA)

Why have autism and other neurological disorders, such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS grown ...

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

Ontario's Kayla Cornale's work in autism captures EnCana Best in ...

Ontario's Kayla Cornale's work in autism captures EnCana Best in ... (Source: Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada)

... Autism is a disorder that interferes with an individual's social interactions and ... Based on a well-established observation that autistic children possess ...

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

Community clips: North Shore

Community clips: North Shore (Source: Parents & Kids - Boston,MA,USA)

... For more information, call 617-451-0049 x285. Every 21 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. A cure must be found, NOW. ...

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School plugged into the future

School plugged into the future (Source: This is Swindon - Swindon,Wiltshire,UK)

Downstairs is Swindon's only secondary school autism centre and upstairs is a ... During this time children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) have been taught ...

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Youth Carnival To Be Held In Tutong To Foster Unity

Youth Carnival To Be Held In Tutong To Foster Unity (Source: Bru Direct - Brunei Darussalam)

... Meanwhile, the department is organising the Autism Awareness Programme 2006 with cooperation of SMARTER Brunei Association. The ...

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Youth who fights autism turns basketball phenom

Youth who fights autism turns basketball phenom (Source: B.C. Catholic Newspaper - Vancouver,Canada)

... wasn't captured on video are the challenges J-Mac faced growing up with autism -- a brain ... J-Mac, like many autistic people, experienced a severe language delay ...

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PLAY for autism

PLAY for autism (Source: WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA)

... Language for Autistic Youngsters. The doctor said its purpose is for parents to actively engage children in play. Parents of children with autism and teachers ...

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

Police Search For South Gate Missing Autistic Teen

Police Search For South Gate Missing Autistic Teen (Source: CBS 2 - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

(CBS) SOUTH GATE Police asked for the public's help in finding a missing boy, 16, who suffers from autism and hasn't been seen since he left South Gate High ...

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

May 18, 2006

Mum says jabs caused autism

Mum says jabs caused autism (Source: ic NorthWales - North Wales,UK)

By Alec Doyle, Wrexham Mail. A MUM is calling for new re-search after claiming her daughter's autism could have been caused by mercury in a vaccine. ...

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

Lack of understanding exacerbates autism problems

Lack of understanding exacerbates autism problems (Source: Spectator Seattle - Seattle,WA,USA)

... equations in his head really fast?” The stereotypes associated with autism remain quite damaging and problematic for the families of autistic people, and it ...

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

Catch Flutie as rock star at Natick autism benefit

Catch Flutie as rock star at Natick autism benefit (Source: Boston Globe - United States)

... Foundation for Autism, as they will Saturday at The Center for the Arts in Natick. ... The autism benefit begins at 7 pm Saturday at the center, 14 Summer St. ...

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

Pathologist suffocates autistic daughter

Pathologist suffocates autistic daughter (Source: ProgressiveU.org - San Mateo,CA,USA)

The Saturday before Mother's Day, Karen's autistic daughter, 3-year-old Katherine, had retreated into her autistic world and refused to take a nap. ...

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

Minute Man Arc to offer family workshops

Minute Man Arc to offer family workshops (Source: Bedford Minuteman - Concord,MA,USA)

Minute Man Arc will offer a Spotlight Series of workshops for families of children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. There will ...

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

Flutie Brothers Band to perform in autism benefit

Flutie Brothers Band to perform in autism benefit (Source: Wellesley Townsman - Wellesley,MA,USA)

Natick will rock and roll on Saturday, May 20, when brothers Doug and Darren Flutie anchor the Flutie Brothers Band for an autism benefit performance in their ...

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

Support key for dealing with autism

Support key for dealing with autism (Source: Peoria Journal Star - Peoria,IL,USA)

... There also is a need for a school for autistic children, similar to the one McCarron attended in North Carolina, autism experts said. ...

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

U of L center to host conference on autism, related disorders

U of L center to host conference on autism, related disorders (Source: U Of L News - Louisville,Kentucky,USA)

The conference is geared to educators, family members, psychologists and others dealing with people who have autism and related disorders and will cover ...

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

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 6

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 6 (Source: Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK)

... the first plausibly regressive case of autism ever described in ... Autistiches Syndrom (Kanner) und Pockenschutzimpfung.' Translation: Autistic Syndrome (Kanner ...

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

May 17, 2006

Study: Few pediatricians screen kids for autism

Study: Few pediatricians screen kids for autism (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

Too few pediatricians screen children for autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a lack of familiarity with screening tools seems to be a major factor ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)

May 17 local digest

May 17 local digest (Source: Annapolis Capital - Annapolis,MD,USA)

... is one of the few regional schools that has a comprehensive program to provide direct educational services to children with autism, learning disabilities and ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)

College comes to aid of boy with autism

College comes to aid of boy with autism (Source: The Register-Mail - Galesburg,IL,USA)

... the college's Social Awareness Coalition and the campus community to collect more than $2,500 in four weeks for Alfie, a 12-year-old boy with autism who needs ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)

Captain of Ireland's rugby team visits Dubai Autism Center

Captain of Ireland's rugby team visits Dubai Autism Center (Source: AME Info - United Arab Emirates)

... and videos on autism, today DAC has become a full-fledged facility providing comprehensive educational programmes aimed at integrating autistic children into ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)

Autism 'difficult for parents'

Autism 'difficult for parents' (Source: Peoria Journal Star - Peoria,IL,USA)

... may have felt hopeless in efforts to care for the autistic daughter she's ... 3-year-old daughter, Katherine, but they confirmed the girl had a history of autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)

Autism center gets building permits

Autism center gets building permits (Source: Chicago Tribune - United States)

... The one-story brick building at 5135 Trillium Blvd. will be divided into an autism center and a non-autistic elementary and junior high/high school. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:28 PM | Comments (0)

Belleville Shoe pours out its love for autistic employee

Belleville Shoe pours out its love for autistic employee (Source: Belleville News-Democrat - Belleville,IL,USA)

... 27, 1979, despite his autism, a disorder that leaves people without normal social skills and a need for strict order and routine. Some autistic people can't ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:28 PM | Comments (0)

Fathers of children with autism are lent an ear

Fathers of children with autism are lent an ear (Source: Border Mail - Albury,New South Wales,Australia)

... is the first Albury activity to be held for Autism Awareness Week and a lunch will be held on Friday for mothers, fathers and siblings of an autistic child to ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:28 PM | Comments (0)

May 16, 2006

£35,000 WEBSITE BOOST FOR AUTISM CHARITY

£35,000 WEBSITE BOOST FOR AUTISM CHARITY (Source: Community Newswire - UK)

... has set himself a cyber challenge to raise funds for the National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism, their families and ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:45 PM | Comments (0)

School centre to aid pupils with autism

School centre to aid pupils with autism (Source: Yorkshire Post Today - Leeds,Yorkshire,UK)

A SPECIALIST resource centre for York school pupils who suffer from Asperger's Syndrome and autism will officially open tomorrow. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:44 PM | Comments (0)

Inside the Autistic Mind

Inside the Autistic Mind (Source: TIME - USA)

... such behaviors], we need to understand what they are telling us," writes Judith Bluestone, a Seattle-based therapist who is autistic, in The Fabric of Autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:44 PM | Comments (0)

Support Group for Orthodox adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum ...

Support Group for Orthodox adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum ... (Source: NY Blueprint - New York,NY,USA)

Support and socialization group for Orthodox adults diagnosed along the autism spectrum with either Asperger Syndrome, PDD, or High-Functioning Autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:44 PM | Comments (0)

Church luncheon to honor, support mothers of autistic kids

Church luncheon to honor, support mothers of autistic kids (Source: Times Herald-Record - Middletown,NY,USA)

... autism, along with Havko's friend Patti Warran and members of their church family, created the free memorable event four years ago for mothers with autistic ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:44 PM | Comments (0)

College To Host Conference On Autism

College To Host Conference On Autism (Source: Hartford Courant - United States)

Bob and Suzanne Wright, co-founders of Autism Speaks, will open a conference on "Translating Autism Spectrum Disorders: Bench to Bedside and Beyond" on June 12 ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:44 PM | Comments (0)

Dog helps autistic boy connect

Dog helps autistic boy connect (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern - Oshkosh,Wisconsin,USA)

... learned that their little boy was autistic in 2003. He was born with the disorder, Carlson said, which makes him behave in unpredictable ways. Autism is a ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:43 PM | Comments (0)

Pope Pulse

Pope Pulse (Source: Caledon Citizen - Caledon,Ontario,Canada)

... Cornelius School and won 7-0. March 24, PJPII had the first of many school spirit days for this year's Toonies for Autism fund-raising campaign. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:41 PM | Comments (0)

May 15, 2006

Autistics do not day dream

Autistics do not day dream (Source: CNN-IBN - New Delhi,India)

... causes of autism are varied, complex and not yet fully understood." director of research for the National Autistic Society and Research Autism, Richard Mills ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:12 PM | Comments (0)

Stories we're working on

Stories we're working on (Source: Herald Times Reporter - Manitowoc,WI,USA)

... fundraising effort. The family has high hopes that the specially trained dog will be a big asset for the young boy who is autistic. 3 ...

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

Autistic child, 8, from Mine Hill is Time's cover boy

Autistic child, 8, from Mine Hill is Time's cover boy (Source: Dailyrecord.com - Parsippany,NJ,USA)

... about autism. Nick attends the Celebrate the Children school in Stanhope, which was featured in the story because it specializes in teaching autistic children. ...

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

Mom teaches first-responders on how to handle autistic child

Mom teaches first-responders on how to handle autistic child (Source: Uniontown Herald Standard - Uniontown,PA,USA)

... on safety programs for children with autism that lets law enforcement, firefighters and emergency management personnel know how to approach an autistic child. ...

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

Seattle school offers hope for kids with autism

Seattle school offers hope for kids with autism (Source: KING5.com (subscription) - Seattle,WA,USA)

By ROBERTA ROMERO / KING 5 News. Jeff Whiteside, back row in center, mentors autistic children and continues to volunteer at EEU. ...

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

Leading autism expert leaving McMaster for Alberta

Leading autism expert leaving McMaster for Alberta (Source: London Free Press - Canada)

... Institutes of Health Research worth more than $1 million to study the genetics of autism and to look for signs in the infant siblings of autistic children, who ...

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

Autism Ribbons presented to Freddie Flintoff and Mahela ...

Autism Ribbons presented to Freddie Flintoff and Mahela ... (Source: Lanka Everything - London,Middlesex,UK)

Autism Awareness Ribbons were presented to the England Captain Freddie Flintoff and Sri Lanka\'s captain Mahela Jayawardene during the First Test at Lords ...

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

Autistic Brains Don't Daydream

Autistic Brains Don't Daydream (Source: Medgadget.com - San Francisco,CA,USA)

Reuters reports about interesting research that looked at autistic patients through a prism of fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scans. ...

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

Bid to boost disabled care

Bid to boost disabled care (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

Edinburgh Childcare 4 All, which has been launched by disability charity Capability Scotland in partnership with Lothian Autistic Society, is funded by a ...

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

May 14, 2006

Miracles amid the mystery of autism

Miracles amid the mystery of autism (Source: Providence Journal (subscription) - Providence,RI,USA)

... Over time, it became clear to her that Angelo had autism -- a diagnosis later confirmed at Hasbro Children's Hospital. LANDRY HAS ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:14 PM | Comments (0)

Helping autistic daughter is music to her ears

Helping autistic daughter is music to her ears (Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram - Fort Worth,TX,USA)

... suspected what the doctor diagnosed when Lila was 15 months old: autism, a neurological ... the power of music in reaching children whether they are autistic or not ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:14 PM | Comments (0)

Katie Grant: Some ‘autistic’ children aren’t ill, they’re ...

Katie Grant: Some ‘autistic’ children aren’t ill, they’re ... (Source: The Sunday Times - UK)

... Autism cases soar.” The headlines this week have been dramatic, as well they might be, given a reported 600% rise in diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:14 PM | Comments (0)

Autism story heartbreaking, inspiring

Autism story heartbreaking, inspiring (Source: The Free Lance-Star - Fredericksburg,VA,USA)

... of an autistic child, can clearly empathize with her protagonist's plight. Most impressive is her refreshingly honest narrative, giving a voice to autism moms ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:14 PM | Comments (0)

May 13, 2006

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 4

The Age of Autism: Pox -- Part 4 (Source: International News Service - Sydney,Australia)

... Parents of other autistic children the same age who lived in the same Olympia ... and chickenpox shots by 15 months; and the onset of regressive autism in their ...

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

Autistic bicyclist pedals into Basin

Autistic bicyclist pedals into Basin (Source: Hi-Desert Star - Yucca Valley,CA,USA)

... probably doesn't hurt, either, that he's autistic, since the riding is a solitary affair and, as Dominguez puts it pointedly, “People with autism like being ...

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

Autistic Woman Attacked In Group Home

Autistic Woman Attacked In Group Home (Source: NBC30.com - Hartford,CT,USA)

-- An autistic woman was attacked at a group home in Meriden and NBC 30 is reporting that the suspect may be one of those responsible for her care. ...

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

GRASP group meeting weekly for Orthodox individuals diagnosed with ...

GRASP group meeting weekly for Orthodox individuals diagnosed with ... (Source: NY Blueprint - New York,NY,USA)

AN ORTHODOX JEWISH NETWORK for members of the tri-state area Orthodox community that have autism spectrum diagnoses (such as Asperger Syndrome, Autism, or PDD ...

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

Workshop on how to teach verbal behavior to autistic children

Workshop on how to teach verbal behavior to autistic children (Source: The Chronicle - USA)

... a workshop “Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom: An Overview” for parents, educators and other service providers of children on the autism spectrum. ...

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

Special report: Living with autism

Special report: Living with autism (Source: Norwich Evening News - Norwich,England,UK)

Living with an autistic person can put a huge strain on family life as members struggle to cope with the demands and frustrations the disorder raises. ...

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

Autistic Individuals Do Not Daydream Like Non-autistic People Do

Autistic Individuals Do Not Daydream Like Non-autistic People Do (Source: Medical News Today - UK)

According to researchers at the Center for Autism Research at the Children's Hospital Research Center in La Jolla, California, autistic individuals do not ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:21 PM | Comments (0)

May 12, 2006

Alleged Assault On Autistic Woman Probed

Alleged Assault On Autistic Woman Probed (Source: Hartford Courant - United States)

MERIDEN -- State and local officials are investigating a complaint that a 25-year-old nonverbal autistic woman was assaulted at a local group home. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:12 PM | Comments (0)

Autism-mercury link documented

Autism-mercury link documented (Source: Palladium-Item - Richmond,IN,USA)

In Katie Wedell's article, "A matter of understanding/Parents question role of mercury in rising number of Autism cases," she states, "Mercury is commonly used ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:12 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic brains 'never daydream'

Autistic brains 'never daydream' (Source: BBC News - UK)

... Richard Mills, director of research for the National Autistic Society and Research Autism, said: "The causes of autism are varied, complex and not yet fully ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:12 PM | Comments (0)

GRASP group meeting weekly for Orthodox individuals diagnosed with ...

GRASP group meeting weekly for Orthodox individuals diagnosed with ... (Source: NY Blueprint - New York,NY,USA)

An Orthodox Jewish network for members of the tri-state area Orthodox community that have autism spectrum diagnoses (such as Asperger Syndrome, Autism, or PDD ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:11 PM | Comments (0)

Gene prevents autism in mice

Gene prevents autism in mice (Source: Reuters.uk - UK)

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The absence of a gene called Pten in mice results in a condition that is similar to autism in humans, according to a report in the ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:11 PM | Comments (0)

Siblings with autism may hold key to early signs

Siblings with autism may hold key to early signs (Source: Edmonton Journal (subscription) - Edmonton,Alberta,Canada)

... will start recruiting local families with an autistic child for his research. Nearly 800 children currently come to the Glenrose for help with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:11 PM | Comments (0)

Autism expert to leave Ontario to set up research centre in ...

Autism expert to leave Ontario to set up research centre in ... (Source: Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada)

... Institutes of Health Research worth over $1 million to study the genetics of autism and to look for signs in the infant siblings of autistic children, who are ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:11 PM | Comments (0)

Mother puts together pieces of the puzzle for autistic son

Mother puts together pieces of the puzzle for autistic son (Source: Catholic Explorer - Romeoville,IL,USA)

... the Miller family face are typical of those with autistic members, said Mary Chrissman, senior consultant trainer for the Little Friends Center for Autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:11 PM | Comments (0)

Many US Pediatricians Fail to Screen for Autism

Many US Pediatricians Fail to Screen for Autism (Source: Forbes - USA)

FRIDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Too few pediatricians screen children for autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a lack of familiarity with ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:10 PM | Comments (0)

Army Releases Recruited Autistic Teen

Army Releases Recruited Autistic Teen (Source: CBS News - USA)

(CBS/AP) An 18-year-old Portland man with autism, whose recruitment renewed questions about Army practices, was released Tuesday from his enlistment contract. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:10 PM | Comments (0)

May 11, 2006

Recruiting: Autistic teen's case disturbing

Recruiting: Autistic teen's case disturbing (Source: OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA)

... recruitment into the Army despite his disability (moderate to severe autism) and his ... pressure on the part of the recruiter ("Army decides autistic recruit won ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:27 PM | Comments (0)

People With Autism Daydream Differently

People With Autism Daydream Differently (Source: All Headline News - USA)

... to show that while this network is more active in non-autistic people when ... there is no difference between the active and resting brains of people with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:27 PM | Comments (0)

Bat mitzvah raises funds for autism

Bat mitzvah raises funds for autism (Source: Thousand Oaks Acorn - CA, USA)

... Oaks. She selected the charity Cure Autism Now because her 5-yearold cousin, Zachary, had been diagnosed with autism as a baby. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:27 PM | Comments (0)

Mind's 'Daydream' Centers May Hold Clues to Autism

Mind's 'Daydream' Centers May Hold Clues to Autism (Source: Forbes - USA)

... The finding could bring experts a better understanding of the inner lives of autistic people, and perhaps even the causes of autism itself. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:27 PM | Comments (0)

Senator launches autism inquiry, calls for help for families

Senator launches autism inquiry, calls for help for families (Source: Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada)

... senator is launching an inquiry into the plight faced by parents of children with autism. "It is heartbreaking to see what families with autistic children have ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:27 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Not Often Tested In Children

Autism Not Often Tested In Children (Source: WDIV - Detroit,MI,USA)

Over 300,000 children in the US have been diagnosed with autism, and many pediatricians don't even test children for the disorder. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:26 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month (Source: Sparta Independent - USA)

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month in April, the preschool offered applied behavioral analysis and primary language/learning disability classes at Helen ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:26 PM | Comments (0)

Lab pioneers autism research technique

Lab pioneers autism research technique (Source: Inside BU - Binghamton,NY,USA)

New funding will allow the Social Awareness Laboratory at the Institute for Child Development to use basic research to help children with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:26 PM | Comments (0)

Signs of autism can be found early

Signs of autism can be found early (Source: Osceola Sentinel Tribune - Oscola,IA,USA)

... Autism is characterized by impairment — in varying degrees — of communication and social skills and also by repetitive behaviors. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:26 PM | Comments (0)

Autism walk a big success

Autism walk a big success (Source: Appleton Post Crescent - WI, USA)

NEW Autism Network’s first Family Fun Walk and Run was held on April 22 at Appleton Memorial Park and was a great success with hundreds of participants. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:26 PM | Comments (0)

May 10, 2006

Bancroft clients to join autism research walk

Bancroft clients to join autism research walk (Source: Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA)

Clients served by Bancroft NeuroHealth will join their families, friends and Bancroft staff members to take part in the Walk For Autism Research. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:11 PM | Comments (0)

Study Shows 13-Month Delay in Autism Diagnosis

Study Shows 13-Month Delay in Autism Diagnosis (Source: Lex 18 - Lexington,KY,USA)

Some children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can experience up to a 13-month delay before they're diagnosed, says a study of children in metropolitan ...

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

Researchers Claim Few Pediatricians Screen For Autism

Researchers Claim Few Pediatricians Screen For Autism (Source: All Headline News - USA)

Baltimore, MD (AHN) - A new study finds few pediatricians screen patients regularly for autism and autism-spectrum disorders (ASD) as part of their overall ...

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

Book seeks answers to autism

Book seeks answers to autism (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... attribute the increase in autism rates to a broader definition of the disorder and better diagnoses by doctors. But some parents of autistic children for years ...

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

Autism: The search for Steven

Autism: The search for Steven (Source: New Scientist (subscription) - UK)

... in an autistic child? Perhaps not, but Vilayanur Ramachandran and Lindsay Oberman think they have compelling evidence to explain autism's bizarre symptoms. ...

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

Autism seminar to discuss genetic issues, new network

Autism seminar to discuss genetic issues, new network (Source: BCM News - Houston,TX,USA)

... A program this month will provide information on community resources, clinical care, and research issues concerning children with autism, featuring experts at ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:10 PM |