August 31, 2006

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child (Source: Community Press - Florence,KY,USA)

... an autism assistance dog with her, Leach could have given the dog a command to lay down on Sam. "Because deep pressure and holding will calm an autistic child ...

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Lawrence Autism Society to meet today

Lawrence Autism Society to meet today (Source: Lawrence Journal World - Lawrence,KS,USA)

The newly formed Lawrence Autism Society will hold a meeting at 6 pm today at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Parents, service ...

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Autistic teen found after spending two nights in woods

Autistic teen found after spending two nights in woods (Source: Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo,IA,USA)

DES MOINES (AP) --- An autistic teen was found Wednesday morning after spending two nights in a wooded area several miles from his Des Moines home. ...

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

Bancroft resident is charged with raping autistic boy, 17

Bancroft resident is charged with raping autistic boy, 17 (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA)

By Sam Wood. A teenage resident at Bancroft NeuroHealth in Haddonfield has been arrested and charged with raping an autistic boy at the facility. ...

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School for autistic moving to Andover

School for autistic moving to Andover (Source: Boston Globe - United States)

Officials at a school for autistic children plan to move the institution from Woburn to ... ``Autism is a huge public health issue at this point," Gardner said. ...

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Praise for hiring, writing about youth with autism

Praise for hiring, writing about youth with autism (Source: Indianapolis Star - United States)

... 27 My View on Jason Macelwin, but mostly the Colts for hiring him. There are functioning people on the autism spectrum all around us. ...

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

Target almost reached for autistic child

Target almost reached for autistic child (Source: This is Swindon - Swindon,Wiltshire,UK)

THE PARENTS of a Park North girl with severe autism have nearly raised enough cash to send her for special ... "She is hyperactive as well as autistic so staff ...

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Getting in touch with autism

Getting in touch with autism (Source: Providence Journal - Providence,RI,USA)

A bright light may be excruciating or it may not register at all, says Susan Sposato, parent support liaison for The Autism Project of Rhode Island. ...

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Expo to aid families with autism

Expo to aid families with autism (Source: Community Journal North Clermont - Goshen,OH,USA)

Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first ...

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More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws ...

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws ... (Source: Bellmore Herald - Bellmore,NY,USA)

... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for ... hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:50 PM | Comments (0)

August 30, 2006

Schumer announces millions towards UR autism research

Schumer announces millions towards UR autism research (Source: WROC - Rochester,NY,USA)

Thanks in part to the fabulous minutes J-MAC spent on the basketball court many months ago, Rochester is getting a big funding boost to it autism research. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:23 PM | Comments (0)

Autism - The Mystery

Autism - The Mystery (Source: Best Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USA)

... From 1970, where one in 10,000 children had autistic disorders, the number of children affected by autism in America has grown to one in 169. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:23 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic man dies in housefire

Autistic man dies in housefire (Source: WHAS 11.com (subscription) - Louisville,KY,USA)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- An autistic man is dead after a house fire in the Portland neighborhood. ... Little Ernie was also autistic and legally blind. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:22 PM | Comments (0)

Teen Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Autistic Boy

Teen Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Autistic Boy (Source: WNBC - New York,NY,USA)

... The 17-year-old alleged victim has autism and is unable to communicate verbally ... Also that year, the mother of an autistic patient who died there in 2002 sued ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:22 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic child's parents prevail

Autistic child's parents prevail (Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA)

... Courtney Tutwiler, whose son also is autistic and was the plaintiff in the ... Autism experts, for instance, who testified for the Petersons found that James made ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:22 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Bill

Autism Bill (Source: 13WHAM-TV - Rochester,NY,USA)

(Rochester, NY) - Families dealing with autism are hoping for the passage of legislation that would support autism research at the University of Rochester and ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:22 PM | Comments (0)

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted ...

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted ... (Source: CBC News - Canada)

TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:22 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic Teen Found After Spending Two Nights In Woods

Autistic Teen Found After Spending Two Nights In Woods (Source: KTIV - Sioux City,IA,USA)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- An autistic teen has been found after spending two nights in a wooded area several miles from his Des Moines home. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:21 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic child’s gift on display

Autistic child’s gift on display (Source: Robertson County Times - TN,USA)

... Having art showcased anywhere is an accomplishment for most artists, but at 12 years old, and as a person diagnosed with autism, Goad's accomplishment is much ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:21 PM | Comments (0)

Gov. Rell signs autism bill in Orange

Gov. Rell signs autism bill in Orange (Source: Amity Observer - Shelton,CT,USA)

Autism Spectrum Disorder covers a wide spectrum of symptoms that are caused by unusual brain development. Symptoms include difficulty ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:21 PM | Comments (0)

August 29, 2006

The isolated world of Autism

The isolated world of Autism (Source: Wilmington Morning Star - Wilmington,NC,USA)

... When they were younger, the couples would trade time, one parent focusing on the autistic son (for some reason, autism seems to affect more boys than girls ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:13 PM | Comments (0)

Liberals under-spending on autism: NDP

Liberals under-spending on autism: NDP (Source: Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada)

Ontario's New Democrats say the Liberal government is failing families with autistic children by under-spending on budgets dedicated to autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:13 PM | Comments (0)

Call for autism services

Call for autism services (Source: Mid-Hudson News - Newburgh,NY,USA)

Goshen – To parents of autistic children, they need help, more help than they have ... Lake, held a forum Monday in Goshen on the matter of autism – an issue ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:13 PM | Comments (0)

Pedophile suspect questions own sanity

Pedophile suspect questions own sanity (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland,OH,USA)

... He is accused of molesting two disabled boys he was tutoring at his home and of raping seven other autistic children at a Cleveland school for special-needs ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:12 PM | Comments (0)

Autism group leases former boys' home

Autism group leases former boys' home (Source: Toledo Blade - Toledo,OH,USA)

... provide vocational, social, and life-skill training to adolescents with autism who are ... is it should be perceived as less impacting because autistic people don ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:12 PM | Comments (0)

DPP requests report into autistic boy’s case

DPP requests report into autistic boy’s case (Source: Dublin People - Read more...)

... has asked to be furnished with psychiatric reports on a mildly autistic 12-year-old ... found that he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts ...

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Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for ...

Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for ... (Source: PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA)

29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Your child has autism." Few words can strike greater fear and anguish in parents. ... Some children with severe autism cannot speak. ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:12 PM | Comments (0)

Wave of giving

Wave of giving (Source: San Diego Union Tribune - United States)

... Mission Beach and La Jolla shores, taking children with autism spectrum disorder ... spinal cord research), Surfers Healing (a free camp for autistic children) and ...

Posted by Harshal at 03:12 PM | Comments (0)

August 28, 2006

Soccer league helps autistic kids socialize

Soccer league helps autistic kids socialize (Source: Waterloo Record - Waterloo,Ontario,Canada)

... first opportunities Nicholas and other autistic children in the area have had to play in a structured social program. "A lot of children with autism, they have ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:33 PM | Comments (0)

Experts meet to discuss autism

Experts meet to discuss autism (Source: Cambridge Evening News - Cambridge,England,UK)

HOW genes affect our understanding of emotions will be one of the topics on the agenda at Cambridge's first conference on autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:32 PM | Comments (0)

Family Dealing With Autism Gets Help From A Horse

Family Dealing With Autism Gets Help From A Horse (Source: KUTV - Salt Lake City,UT,USA)

But one Utah family caring for a boy with autism is getting help from an unlikely place–a horse. ... After her son Braden was born, he was diagnosed with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:32 PM | Comments (0)

While the medical community is adamant that vaccinations are ...

While the medical community is adamant that vaccinations are ... (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

... Parents worry about possible side effects. Some have even heard that some vaccines can serve as a trigger for autism. Pediatrician ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:32 PM | Comments (0)

New Autism Network Will Provide Path to Information About the ...

New Autism Network Will Provide Path to Information About the ... (Source: International News Service - Sydney,Australia)

... Robert McKay, national co-ordinator for the National Autistic Society Scotland ... Typing the words "autism" and "treatments" into Google, the internet search engine ...

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Missing autistic girl found

Missing autistic girl found (Source: Fayetteville Online - Fayetteville NC,USA)

RAEFORD — The search for a 17-year-old autistic girl ended this morning when she was found wandering at the edge of a subdivision about two miles from where ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:32 PM | Comments (0)

New autism network will provide path to information about the ...

New autism network will provide path to information about the ... (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

THE plight of families caring for children diagnosed with autism has, for some time, been a matter of concern. While official statistics ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:31 PM | Comments (0)

August 27, 2006

Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe

Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe (Source: KTEN - Denison,TX,USA)

It was a stressful day for one Denison family, after their 17 year-old autistic teenager wandered off just after two o'clock Saturday morning. ...

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Introducing autism via witty fiction

Introducing autism via witty fiction (Source: Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia)

... Through Boone's narrative and personality, Haddon shares his knowledge and understanding about autism, defining an autistic child's point of view. ...

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Raising awareness on autism

Raising awareness on autism (Source: Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia)

... find these terms to be controversial. As with non-autistic people, people with autism do not want to be labeled and differentiated. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:44 PM | Comments (0)

August 26, 2006

Researchers Discover Brain Abnormality In Kids With Autism

Researchers Discover Brain Abnormality In Kids With Autism (Source: Medical News Today (press release) - UK)

... The researchers found that the autistic children had differences in the gray matter ... One of the more consistent brain findings associated with autism has been ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:16 PM | Comments (0)

Children with autism express themselves through art

Children with autism express themselves through art (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

... has a long snout and very sharp teeth," said Gavin, a 15-year-old who lives in Neptune, is a student at the High Road School in Dover Township, and has autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:15 PM | Comments (0)

Autism organization shuts doors

Autism organization shuts doors (Source: Kansas City Star - MO,USA)

... “I cry when I listen to these messages,” said Currier, the mother of two autistic children. ... “If the best thing of AARC (Autism Asperger Resource Center ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:15 PM | Comments (0)

Autism rates are soaring

Autism rates are soaring (Source: Bangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA)

... In 1993, Maine had only 37 children identified as "autistic." In 2000, Maine's Department of Education listed 594 children in the autism category. ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:15 PM | Comments (0)

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy (Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA)

PITTSBURGH - Five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama went into cardiac arrest and died last August after receiving a controversial treatment for autism. ...

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Autistic man pleads guilty to killing his half-brother

Autistic man pleads guilty to killing his half-brother (Source: Massillon Independent - Massillon,OH,USA)

... Ellis, a custodian at Goodwill in Canton, suffered from autism, and had been in special education classes in the Massillon School District since he was eight ...

Posted by Harshal at 06:14 PM | Comments (0)

August 25, 2006

For TR Kelley, her autistic world rocks

For TR Kelley, her autistic world rocks (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.". - Hans Asperger, Austrian doctor who first described what he called autistic psychopathy of ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:47 PM | Comments (0)

Don't just dismiss the vaccine-autism link

Don't just dismiss the vaccine-autism link (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... 18 editorial page column "Act could turn the tide on common birth defect," Peter Hotez and Rosalynn Carter anticipate the Combating Autism Act's promise in ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:47 PM | Comments (0)

Don't call me stupid

Don't call me stupid (Source: Times Online - UK)

... The National Autistic Society estimates that autism spectrum disorders affect 535,000 people in the UK. 40 per cent of children ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:47 PM | Comments (0)

From father to son

From father to son (Source: Expressindia.com - New Delhi,India)

... ‘‘He loves animals and feels close to nature, like many autistic children,’’ explains Kaushik. Orko is mildly autistic but ...

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Autism conference set at Surry therapy center

Autism conference set at Surry therapy center (Source: Bangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA)

Autism can be broadly defined as a disability that significantly affects ... treatment that can often stimulate, motivate and integrate autistic people's strengths ...

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High Court judge's contempt warning to council over autistic man

High Court judge's contempt warning to council over autistic man (Source: Hackney Gazette - London,England,UK)

A JUDGE has given Hackney Council chiefs less than a month to comply with a court ruling to end an autistic man's housing misery - or face contempt proceedings ...

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Autistic Joshua's exam success

Autistic Joshua's exam success (Source: Cumberland News - Carlisle,Cumbria,UK)

AN AUTISTIC teenager once labelled a ‘monster’ by his mother, has pulled off a ... Joshua was diagnosed with autism and has to take large doses of medication. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:46 PM | Comments (0)

Autism grant decision welcomed

Autism grant decision welcomed (Source: Irish Health - Ireland)

A decision by the Minister for Education not to change the process of applying for home tuition grants for autistic children has been welcomed. ...

Posted by Harshal at 07:46 PM | Comments (0)

August 24, 2006

Autistic care worker post axed

Autistic care worker post axed (Source: Blackpool Today - Blackpool,England,UK)

... the only person autistic children and their families could turn to for non-educational support in Blackpool. "He helped families learn about autism and how to ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:23 PM | Comments (0)

Mother delighted to cuddle autistic daughter for first time

Mother delighted to cuddle autistic daughter for first time (Source: Awares)

... her autistic daughter for the first time five years after she was born. Emma Birkett's daughter, Ellie, was found to have impaired development, autism and ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:23 PM | Comments (0)

Police Search For Missing Boy With Autism

Police Search For Missing Boy With Autism (Source: NBC 4.com - Washington,DC,USA)

SAVAGE, Md. -- Howard County police said they are looking for a missing 16-year-old boy with autism. Police believe Howard Davenport ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:23 PM | Comments (0)

Families mark the passage of Autism Act

Families mark the passage of Autism Act (Source: The Mountain Press - Sevierville,TN,USA)

... Legislators were given plaques honoring their sponsorship of the Autism Equity Act. For more information about autism contact the ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:23 PM | Comments (0)

For the love of Nerys

For the love of Nerys (Source: Herts 24 - United Kingdom)

... funds to embark on her own visit to the Autism Treatment Center ... an intense training programme, learning different methods about working with autistic children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

DISCOVERY TOYS AND AUTISM SPEAKS TEAM UP TO HELP CHILDREN WITH ...

DISCOVERY TOYS AND AUTISM SPEAKS TEAM UP TO HELP CHILDREN WITH ... (Source: Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release) - Naples,FL,USA)

In 2006, Discovery Toys partners with Autism Speaks and the Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI) to raise hope and skill levels of children with Autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

400 turn out for autism rally

400 turn out for autism rally (Source: Pioneer Press Online - Glenview,IL,USA)

... Children on the autism spectrum require many types of therapy including private specialists offering ... With an autistic child, communication is often limited. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 2

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 2 (Source: United Press International - USA)

... chemical link in the very earliest cases of autism described in the literature -- the 11 children in the landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

Early Detection Offers Hope For Autistic Children

Early Detection Offers Hope For Autistic Children (Source: NBC5.com - Chicago,IL,USA)

... In recent years, autism has skyrocketed. ... that doctors can now get a firm diagnosis by age 2, and experts say that's crucial, because autistic children improve ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

Trio raises autism awareness

Trio raises autism awareness (Source: Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA)

... each box are books and a magazine about autism, treatment and therapy information, plus nutritional supplements formulated by the parent of an autistic child. ...

Posted by Harshal at 09:22 PM | Comments (0)

August 23, 2006

Stop denying cause of childhood autism

Stop denying cause of childhood autism (Source: El Dorado Hills Telegraph - Folsom,CA,USA)

Mr. Hosseini cites a "much debated link between these vaccines and the spike in childhood autism cases," but dismisses a connection by saying that, "so far, no ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:48 PM | Comments (0)

Missing Teen With Autism Found

Missing Teen With Autism Found (Source: WJZ - Baltimore,MD,USA)

... home. It's also not immediately clear how police found him. McGill is autistic and his family reported him missing on Monday. Police ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

Overgrowth Theory of Autism Challenged by MRI Study

Overgrowth Theory of Autism Challenged by MRI Study (Source: MedPage Today - Little Falls,NJ,USA)

... in the gray matter, but not the white matter, of young autistic children. The study involved 60 children age two to four diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

Montgomery County Police Search For Autistic Man

Montgomery County Police Search For Autistic Man (Source: NBC 4.com - Washington,DC,USA)

WHEATON, Md. -- Police are searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who has been missing since Friday. D'Andre Sprull was last seen at about noon that day. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

State forms group to aid autistic adults

State forms group to aid autistic adults (Source: Delaware Coast Press - Rehoboth Beach,DE,USA)

... existing and needed services for autistic adults, ways to provide services to that population and ways to monitor the number and types of autism cases in the ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help (Source: Xtvworld (press release) - India)

Orange County, CA, USA, August 23, 2006 -- Cure Autism Now, an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists accelerating research to cure autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

Ohio autism scholarship adopted as national model

Ohio autism scholarship adopted as national model (Source: Columbus This Week Newspapers - Columbus Area,OH,USA)

... of the particular needs of autistic students relative to the general student population, but also because there are many variations of autism and autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:46 PM | Comments (0)

Study: Autism affects entire brain

Study: Autism affects entire brain (Source: South Bend Tribune - South Bend,IN,USA)

A new study shows that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just those areas associated with the disorder's main symptoms. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:46 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic teenager 'tormented' by noise from building site

Autistic teenager 'tormented' by noise from building site (Source: Awares)

KILKENNY, Ireland: An autistic teenager with hypersensitive hearing is being tormented by the noise from a €145m construction site, it has been claimed. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:46 PM | Comments (0)

Genetics Play a Role in Vaccines and Autism Risk?

Genetics Play a Role in Vaccines and Autism Risk? (Source: WVLT - Knoxville,TN,USA)

... Autism expert Dr. Bill Allen explains Autism can come from a number of gene ... recommends a delayed immunization schedule for younger siblings of Autistic children ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:46 PM | Comments (0)

August 22, 2006

The face of autism: The first 5 years

The face of autism: The first 5 years (Source: SheKnows.com - Scottsdale,AZ,USA)

Here's the story -- well, the first five years -- in the life of a boy named Quinn: a wonderful, exuberant, mostly non-verbal boy with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)

Group lends a helping paw to autistic triplets

Group lends a helping paw to autistic triplets (Source: The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA)

... Nine-year-old triplets Kyle, Garrett and Jerry Ermis - all with varying degrees of autism - received an assistance dog from the North Star Foundation on Monday ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help (Source: Press World (press release) - Russia)

Orange County, CA - August 23, 2006 – Cure Autism Now, an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists accelerating research to cure autism; is ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

New Concerns Over Vaccines and Autism

New Concerns Over Vaccines and Autism (Source: WVLT - Knoxville,TN,USA)

They're supposed to keep our children healthy, but a 20 year old debate about the possible link between immunizations and autism has surfaced again. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

SOULFLY'S MARC RIZZO Helps Raise $4,000 For Autistic Kids - Aug. ...

SOULFLY'S MARC RIZZO Helps Raise $4,000 For Autistic Kids - Aug. ... (Source: Blabbermouth.net - White Plains,NY,USA)

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo's benefit for the Garden Academy for autistic children in his home state of New Jersey raised almost $4,000 towards the new school ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

Recent study confirms previous research about autism

Recent study confirms previous research about autism (Source: WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA)

... in brain size was due to more rapid growth in autistic patients -- but ... say by eliminating one theory, they are now narrowing the potential causes of autism.

Posted by Harshal at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (Source: CBC Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island,Canada)

... Although their brains were larger, the children with autism appeared to lack the ... used magnetic resonance imaging to scan the brains of 60 autistic children, 16 ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic teen's building site 'noise torment'

Autistic teen's building site 'noise torment' (Source: Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland)

AN AUTISTIC teenager with hypersensitive hearing is being tormented by the noise from a €145m construction site, it has been claimed. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:45 PM | Comments (0)

Autism program at Mount Loretto gets 100G grant

Autism program at Mount Loretto gets 100G grant (Source: Staten Island Advance - Staten Island,NY,USA)

By FABIAN ARZUAGA. With the incidence of autism increasing across the nation, Staten Island autistic youths and their families need all the help they can get. ...

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Parents Demand Better Treatment for Autism Children

Parents Demand Better Treatment for Autism Children (Source: 580 CFRA Radio - Ottawa,Ontario,Canada)

Families of children with autism staged a rally outside Premier Dalton McGuinty's Ottawa office on Monday. They want the government ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:45 PM | Comments (0)

August 21, 2006

Event to aid families affected by autism

Event to aid families affected by autism (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

LONG BRANCH: Autism Family Services of New Jersey will host a seaside fundraising dinner from 6 to 10 pm Sept. 9 on the beach of ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:54 PM | Comments (0)

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (Source: Forbes - USA)

... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of ... of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10 ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:53 PM | Comments (0)

Motorcycle ride rumbles up support for autism foundation

Motorcycle ride rumbles up support for autism foundation (Source: Total Motorcycle.com - Calgary,Alberta,Canada)

But for Robert and Dodee Baldwin of Concord — parents of an autistic teenager — the ... that the couples 15-year-old son Travis was born with autism caused by ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:53 PM | Comments (0)

Police searching for missing autistic man

Police searching for missing autistic man (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (subscription) - Tacoma,WA,USA)

Tacoma police asked for the public’s help today to find a missing autistic 20-year-old man. Mark K. Garner was last seen about ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:53 PM | Comments (0)

The Really Big Lie About Autism

The Really Big Lie About Autism (Source: OpEdNews - USA)

... Suddenly, doctors and educators knew about autism. Kids with autism were everywhere. The doctor's assistant even had two autistic sons of her own. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:53 PM | Comments (0)

How to spot autism in your baby early

How to spot autism in your baby early (Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Kankakee,IL,USA)

One in 175 children is autistic, according to a new national survey ... talk to your pediatrician -- but know that these delays don't always mean autism, says Sally ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:53 PM | Comments (0)

Dealing with Autism

Dealing with Autism (Source: Perugia Online - Italy)

... Volontariato della prov. di Perugia) will be running a course aimed at families and friends of people afflicted with autism. Info: Cesvol ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:52 PM | Comments (0)

Parents protest for better care for autistic children

Parents protest for better care for autistic children (Source: Ottawa Sun - Ontario, Canada)

... by the Ontario Autism Coalition where families and friends called for an end to treatment waiting lists and better services in school for autistic children. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:52 PM | Comments (0)

Parents demand end to waiting lists for autism programs

Parents demand end to waiting lists for autism programs (Source: Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada)

... Monday morning, demanding that his government live up to his election promises to end waiting lists and provide better services for children with autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:52 PM | Comments (0)

SON-RISE IS A WINNER WITH KIDS

SON-RISE IS A WINNER WITH KIDS (Source: Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK)

... According to the National Autistic Society, it's estimated that more than half a million people have autism in the UK. It's now ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:52 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic boy from Little Egg Harbor has lots of fans

Autistic boy from Little Egg Harbor has lots of fans (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

BY JOHN VANDIVER. LAKEWOOD — When Jacob Seeger was two-and-a-half years old, he was diagnosed with autism. At three, he still couldn't say mommy. ...

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August 20, 2006

Charity Run Rakes In Over $11,000 For Autism

Charity Run Rakes In Over $11,000 For Autism (Source: Bru Direct - Brunei Darussalam)

By Za'irn Zaini. Bandar Seri Begawan - The SMARTER 100km Charity Run yesterday kicked off at Sg Kebun Mosque with SMARTER President ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:14 PM | Comments (0)

Studies leads to newer findings in Autism

Studies leads to newer findings in Autism (Source: The Money Times - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India)

New research has found out that Autism damages the entire brain and not just those parts which are involved in social interaction, communication behaviors and ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:13 PM | Comments (0)

Prenatal Ultrasound Exams Linked to Autism, School Violence

Prenatal Ultrasound Exams Linked to Autism, School Violence (Source: Associated Content - Denver,CO,USA)

... 20 weeks of pregnancy are much more likely to have autistic children or ... diagnosed with the psychological criteria for either Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism. ...

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Angelides Vows To Not Forget Autism If Elected

Angelides Vows To Not Forget Autism If Elected (Source: CBS 2 - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

... as well as programs to educate and empower parents of autistic children. ... and under funding of public programs designed to help sufferers of autism and poor ...

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A woman of substance

A woman of substance (Source: Guardian Unlimited - UK)

... 'You can't off end an autistic person,' she said nicely but brusquely). ... 'I'd been doing my own research but the spectrum of autism is so huge,' says Weaver. ...

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Autism talk hits nerve for some

Autism talk hits nerve for some (Source: Syracuse Post Standard - Syracuse,NY,USA)

... Parents of autistic children, grandparents, students and others interested in the topic ... used in children's vaccines until recently, triggers autism in children ...

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PATH TO AWARENESS

PATH TO AWARENESS (Source: Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA)

STEPS TO AID AUTISTIC KIDS The 5K Autism Walk draws friends and families affected by the developmental disability to the event in Orange. ...

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August 19, 2006

Angelides to hold town hall in Palm Desert on autism at 11:15 am

Angelides to hold town hall in Palm Desert on autism at 11:15 am (Source: The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA)

... medical experts, patients and their families and discuss a plan to "confront autism early in a child's life and to restore hope for autistic children - and the ...

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Autism Society 'targeted' by thefts

Autism Society 'targeted' by thefts (Source: Hamilton Spectator - Ontario, Canada)

... Two of the banners advertised Cycle for Autism, taking place Sept. ... The third banner promoted Camp Wannago, a day camp for autistic children. ...

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A Massive Search for Autism Genes Begins

A Massive Search for Autism Genes Begins (Source: MIT Technology Review - Cambridge,MA,USA)

... Scientists know that autism, which occurs in about one in 166 children, has a genetic component; siblings of autistic people have a much higher chance of ...

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Autism's Effects on the Brain Are Broad

Autism's Effects on the Brain Are Broad (Source: Los Angeles Times - CA,USA)

... scientists suspect autism is caused by the brain's inability to integrate complex information from various parts of the brain. For instance, an autistic child ...

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5K Walk For Autism

5K Walk For Autism (Source: Central Florida News 13 - Orlando,FL,USA)

The Autism Society of Greater Orlando hosted a 5K walk at the Orange County Convention Center. In this country alone, 1.5 million ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:22 PM | Comments (0)

Soulfly's Marc Rizzo headlines autism benefit at Stone Pony

Soulfly's Marc Rizzo headlines autism benefit at Stone Pony (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

Eight New Jersey-based acts are scheduled to perform Sunday at the "Concert in the Sun for Autism" at Asbury Park's Stone Pony. ...

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Missing autistic boy, 13, found

Missing autistic boy, 13, found (Source: Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA)

OCEANPORT — After a nearly three-hour search Friday involving police, emergency crews and residents, a missing 13-year-old autistic boy from Oceanport was ...

Posted by Harshal at 05:21 PM | Comments (0)

SMARTER receives $10,000 donation

SMARTER receives $10,000 donation (Source: Borneo Bulletin - borneo,Brunei Darussalam)

... The centre relies heavily on donations from members of the public. SMARTER Brunei is a society run by parents of individuals with autism. ...

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Act could turn the tide on common birth defect

Act could turn the tide on common birth defect (Source: The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA)

... Fund the efforts of the Autism Treatment Network to identify the best medical practices in the treatment of autistic kids. • Continue ...

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Safety Tags Will Help Keep Kids with Autism Safe, Says AutismLink

Safety Tags Will Help Keep Kids with Autism Safe, Says AutismLink (Source: U.S. Newswire (press release) - Washington,DC,USA)

18 /US Newswire/ -- A new safety tag, introduced today by AutismLink LLC, will help to keep children with autism safe, especially those who have a tendency to ...

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Special panel to review autistic boy's death

Special panel to review autistic boy's death (Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA)

... been nearly a year since a 5-year-old boy died in a Butler County doctor's office after undergoing an unconventional treatment for his autism and authorities ...

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Police scale back search for autistic 3-year-old boy

Police scale back search for autistic 3-year-old boy (Source: Dayton Daily News (subscription) - Dayton,OH,USA)

... A 3-year-old autistic boy who apparently wandered away from a suburban Cincinnati park on Tuesday was placed with foster parents this spring after his ...

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ABOUT AUTISM

ABOUT AUTISM (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA)

Autism is an umbrella term for a complex developmental disability that impairs social interaction and communication. ... Severity: Autism is a spectrum disorder. ...

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Autism Cymru

Autism Cymru (Source: Politics.co.uk - London,UK)

Autism Cymru takes the view that each person with an autistic spectrum disorder in Wales should receive a service appropriate to their assessed needs, whatever ...

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Autistic Boy Allowed Back in Program

Autistic Boy Allowed Back in Program (Source: KRGV - Westlaco,TX,USA)

... program. A policy change had prohibited the autistic boy, who was not potty trained, from being included in the program this year. ...

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Autism affects entire brain - study

Autism affects entire brain - study (Source: Irish Health - Ireland)

Researchers have found evidence which suggests that autism affects the functioning of almost the entire brain. Until now, it had ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:47 AM | Comments (0)

August 18, 2006

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding (Source: New Zealand Herald - New Zealand)

... latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:35 AM | Comments (0)

Help for fathers of autistic children

Help for fathers of autistic children (Source: News 8 Austin - Austin,TX,USA)

More than 1 million Americans have some form of autism, and it now affects one in every 166 births. It is a complex developmental ...

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Weaver demystifies autism

Weaver demystifies autism (Source: The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia)

... Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. The 56-year-old plays a high-functioning autistic woman in ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:35 AM | Comments (0)

Dog Dispute Leaves Autistic Boy Caught In Middle

Dog Dispute Leaves Autistic Boy Caught In Middle (Source: KDKA - Pittsburg,PA,USA)

... It's a dog that 8 year-old Khalil Johnson needs as part of his Autism therapy. ... For autistic children dogs are much more than pets. ...

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Locals tackle autism together

Locals tackle autism together (Source: Bennington Banner - Bennington,VT,USA)

... of the disorder and fall within varying degrees of ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. The low end of the spectrum includes the non-verbally autistic and mildly ...

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100KM Charity Walk For Autism Tomorrow

100KM Charity Walk For Autism Tomorrow (Source: Bru Direct - Brunei Darussalam)

... of the charity walk is to raise funds for the two centres in Sengkurong and Kuala Belait, as well as for organising the Fourth National Conference on Autism. ...

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£10,000 for club to help autism kids

£10,000 for club to help autism kids (Source: Glasgow Evening Times - Glasgow,Scotland,UK)

... been awarded a £10,000 grant to work with young people with forms of autism. ... Around 5500 in Glasgow have Autistic Spectrum Disorders, with some 3700 aged 19 ...

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Parents find help for kids with autism

Parents find help for kids with autism (Source: Detroit Free Press - United States)

... Some of its upcoming events include: a Sibshop Saturday for siblings of children with autism and a teen night out for autistic children on Sept. 15. ...

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Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child (Source: Forbes - USA)

(HealthDay News) -- Autism is a ... First recognize and admit that caring for an autistic child can be overwhelming -- you'll only make yourself feel more stressed ...

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Autism worse than thought

Autism worse than thought (Source: Daily Telegraph - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia)

... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The ...

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Parents of Autistic Boy Sues Pacific Palisades Boy Scout Troop

Parents of Autistic Boy Sues Pacific Palisades Boy Scout Troop (Source: abc7.com - Los Angeles,CA,USA)

LOS ANGELES, August 17, 2006 - The parents of a high-functioning boy with autism say they will file a discrimination suit against a Pacific Palisades Boy Scout ...

Posted by Harshal at 02:33 AM | Comments (0)

August 16, 2006

Sigourney Weaver hopes film will offer fresh autism insight

Sigourney Weaver hopes film will offer fresh autism insight (Source: 24dash.com - Hereford,Herefordshire,UK)

... improve people's understanding of autism. The 56-year-old said she believed the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, would ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:24 PM | Comments (1)

Children with Autism

Children with Autism (Source: Tooele Transcript-Bulletin - Tooele,UT,USA)

[Photo: Gabe Foutch, age 2, has been diagnosed with provisional autism. Since ... said. Diagnoses of Autism spectrum disorder are on the rise. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:24 PM | Comments (0)

5K Autism Awareness Walk starts at convention center

5K Autism Awareness Walk starts at convention center (Source: Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA)

Orange County -- Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty will kick off the inaugural 5K Autism Awareness Walk at 8 am Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center. ...

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The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1

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

... compared with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an 'autism gene.'. ... with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner`s landmark 1943 paper, 'Autistic Disturbances of ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:24 PM | Comments (0)

Work starts to expand special Autism centre

Work starts to expand special Autism centre (Source: Belper Today - UK)

WORK has started on a £1.4 million building scheme to expand the Holbrook Centre for Autism. ... more ». SWEETHEARTS Rachel and ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:23 PM | Comments (0)

Health Alert: Autism

Health Alert: Autism (Source: WIS - Columbia,SC,USA)

... Robert is autistic, and for years, his parents searched for the right school. ... Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:23 PM | Comments (0)

Family barbecue allows those with autism to let loose

Family barbecue allows those with autism to let loose (Source: Durham region news - Toronto,Ontario,Canada)

... She said the barbecue was a great way for autistic people and their families to put autism aside, even if just for one afternoon. ...

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Therapist dedicated to autistic children

Therapist dedicated to autistic children (Source: Suffolk News-Herald - Suffolk,VA,USA)

... woman has spent her summer offering a personalized twist on a well-known therapy to address the communication and behavioral problems of children with autism. ...

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FEAT hopes for center for autistic children

FEAT hopes for center for autistic children (Source: The Record-Courier - Gardnerville,NV,USA)

... total, the weekend raised $130,000, with more than $85,000 going to families with autistic children in Northern Nevada and to a fund to build an autism center. ...

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Autism 'affects all of the brain'

Autism 'affects all of the brain' (Source: BBC News - UK)

Autism does not simply affect how people relate to others but has a wide range of effects, a study suggests. US researchers compared ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:22 PM | Comments (0)

August 15, 2006

Agency to help autistic children

Agency to help autistic children (Source: Press-Enterprise (subscription) - Riverside,CA,USA)

... agency to assist families coping with the daily challenges of autism. "Holly is very friendly and loving," he said. She was diagnosed as autistic when she was ...

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Autism – Researchers find a link with abnormal Blood-Vessel ...

Autism – Researchers find a link with abnormal Blood-Vessel ... (Source: Best Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USA)

... this regard, it is interesting that earlier neuroimaging studies of autistic children have ... stress and blood-vessel health to the pathology of autism could lead ...

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Face of autism

Face of autism (Source: PensacolaNewsJournal.com - FL)

... For years, I couldn't deal with my son being autistic. ... would think," said Ann Richard, who wrote a 2001 book about her family's struggle with autism, "And When ...

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Affymetrix technology chosen for autism study

Affymetrix technology chosen for autism study (Source: San Jose Business Journal - CA,USA)

... Autism Gene Discovery Project will be conducted by the Autism Consortium and ... genome association studies across 3,700 samples collected from autistic subjects. ...

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The tortuous three-year wait for a diagnosis of autism in our boys

The tortuous three-year wait for a diagnosis of autism in our boys (Source: Belfast Telegraph - United Kingdom)

... of people with autism, Lord Maginnis - who has personal experience of autism - said: "I ... "From the earliest realisation that a child is autistic, families are ...

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Kuantan autistic learning centre receives furniture

Kuantan autistic learning centre receives furniture (Source: New Straits Times - Persekutuan,Malaysia)

STUDENTS at the Kuantan Autism Learning Centre were happy to receive new furniture from ... At present, she said 12 autistic children are sent to the centre daily. ...

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Councilman promoting autism awareness

Councilman promoting autism awareness (Source: Naples Sun Times - Naples,FL,USA)

... His son, Garrett, is autistic. ... for 11 years and we felt compelled to raise awareness in our community," said Price, whose son was diagnosed with autism when he ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:52 PM | Comments (0)

Sigourney weaves her starry spell over capital film festival

Sigourney weaves her starry spell over capital film festival (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

"I have so much admiration for all those working on the autism spectrum, be they parents, family, workers or [autistic] people themselves," the 56-year-old ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:51 PM | Comments (0)

World Class Athlete to Lead Run for Autism

World Class Athlete to Lead Run for Autism (Source: NewsBlaze - Folsom,CA,USA)

On May 1, this World Class athlete set his sights on a new goal, the cause of autism, as OAR's first Director of the Run for Autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 11:51 PM | Comments (0)

Coming Wednesday

Coming Wednesday (Source: The Record-Courier - Gardnerville,NV,USA)

... The Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Carson Valley held a fundraiser earlier this month, raising approximately $85,000 for autistic children. ...

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August 14, 2006

Autism Society of America Launches New US Postage Stamp Series ...

Autism Society of America Launches New US Postage Stamp Series ... (Source: U.S. Newswire (press release) - Washington,DC,USA)

14 /US Newswire/ -- Hollywood artist Metin Bereketli and the Autism Society of America (ASA) launched a new US postage stamp series today to benefit ASA and ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:58 PM | Comments (0)

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator (Source: Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA)

A 9-year-old boy with a form of autism was placed for hours alone in an elevator closet as a form of "time-out" punishment while attending special education ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:58 PM | Comments (0)

Autism was well covered

Autism was well covered (Source: Waterloo Record - Waterloo,Ontario,Canada)

I was impressed with the amazing coverage by The Record both before and after the rally on autism in front of Kitchener City Hall on July 31. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:57 PM | Comments (0)

SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO To Take Part In Autism Benefit Show ...

SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO To Take Part In Autism Benefit Show ... (Source: Blabbermouth.net - White Plains,NY,USA)

... of children with autism. This benefit will raise money for the Garden Academy school, which specifically deals with the needs of autistic children, opening ...

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Too much sugar spoils the cake

Too much sugar spoils the cake (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

... the most. She plays Linda, a high-functioning autistic whose daughter, Vivienne, has just been killed in a car crash. Linda's condition ...

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Seminar set on Aspergers, autism

Seminar set on Aspergers, autism (Source: Ironwood Daily Globe - Ironwood,MI,USA)

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A seminar on Aspergers syndrome and high functioning autism will be held at the University of Superior from 9 am to 3 pm on Friday, Aug. 25. ...

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GOV'T INVESTIGATION: AUTISM VACCINE RELATED

GOV'T INVESTIGATION: AUTISM VACCINE RELATED (Source: Free Market News Network - Pompano Beach,FL,USA)

According to the most recent CDC estimates, one in 166 children in the US suffers from an autistic disorder. Twenty years ago, autism only affected one in ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:57 PM | Comments (0)

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator (Source: Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA)

... Matthew Grogan, who has a form of autism, and his parents described in their Melville attorney's office Monday the fear the boy felt inside the 8-by- 8-foot ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:56 PM | Comments (0)

Aversives have helped an autistic brother

Aversives have helped an autistic brother (Source: Albany Times Union - Albany,NY,USA)

I am a practicing psychiatrist with twin brothers and a daughter with autism. Most persons with autism will never need aversives. ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:56 PM | Comments (0)

6-year-old autistic boy missing

6-year-old autistic boy missing (Source: Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA)

A 6-year-old Macon boy, who is autistic, remains missing late Sunday, with dozens of fire, police and emergency management officials combing the woods and ...

Posted by Harshal at 10:56 PM | Comments (0)

August 13, 2006

Ready to go to BAT vs. autism

Ready to go to BAT vs. autism (Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA)

... “I have a cousin who is autistic, so I wanted to do something to benefit autism that would also go to a good cause,” Kotulski said. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:06 PM | Comments (0)

Autism school to focus on life skills

Autism school to focus on life skills (Source: Carlisle Sentinel - Carlisle,PA,USA)

There's still a lot of work to do at the new autism school in Carlisle. ... Children with autism "love to bounce and jump," Coppes says. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:05 PM | Comments (0)

Memory Ride

Memory Ride (Source: WSLS.com - Roanoke,VA,USA)

It's more than a ride.. it's a fundraiser for the Autism Society and Project Lifesaver which helps keep an eye on people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. ...

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MMR: cost for single vaccines near £500

MMR: cost for single vaccines near £500 (Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom)

... The move comes despite overwhelming evidence that the triple MMR jab is safe and that fears it may be linked with autism and bowel disease are unfounded. ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:05 PM | Comments (0)

Mercury Falling

Mercury Falling (Source: TVNZ - New Zealand)

... At the time when Ben was diagnosed with autism, Jamie was happily running around the house. Louise felt relieved and able to cope with one autistic child. ...

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Out of obscurity step our best hope for bird-flu vaccine

Out of obscurity step our best hope for bird-flu vaccine (Source: Newark Star Ledger - NJ, USA)

... have labored in the shadows of the pharmaceutical industry, vilified by parent groups who claim childhood vaccines can cause neurological disorders like autism ...

Posted by Harshal at 04:05 PM | Comments (0)

Party held for Rich Center for Autism

Party held for Rich Center for Autism (Source: Tribune Chronicle - Warren,OH,USA)

... Weather Tite Windows has set up a permanent display in their office showing the work of the Paula and Anthony Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism ...

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

Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine Related

Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine Related (Source: OpEdNews - USA)

... The public remains largely unaware of the autism epidemic because people hardly ever see autistic children out in the community. ...

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

August 11, 2006

13-year old with autism host of pro wrestling radio show for kids

13-year old with autism host of pro wrestling radio show for kids (Source: 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - USA)

... Alex had sensitivities to sounds and crowds, often a part of the challenge kids face with Asperger Syndrome, a high functioning form of autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:37 PM | Comments (0)

Family Autism Center hosts road race

Family Autism Center hosts road race (Source: Canton Journal - Needham,MA,USA)

The Family Autism Center of The South Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens will be hosting a 5k Road Race and Family Fun Walk on Sunday, Sept. 10. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:37 PM | Comments (0)

Missouri man videotaping autism in adulthood

Missouri man videotaping autism in adulthood (Source: Kansas City Star - MO,USA)

David, an orthodontist who lives in Cape Girardeau, and Taylor, his autistic son, are currently involved with projects aimed to educate people about autism. ...

Posted by Harshal at 08:37 PM | Comments (0)

Autistic Boy Found Safe

Autistic Boy Found Safe (Source: KETV.com - Omaha,NE,USA)

OMAHA, Neb. -- An 8-year-old boy with autism is back with his mother in Malvern, Iowa. Henry Bassich's mother said that every person ...

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