Autism News

Today, science is puzzling out mental illness, contemplating the ins and outs of mass extinction, trying out nano-gardening, and training honeybees to seek out live landmines.

Autism is now the second most commonly diagnosed serious developmental disability, and the number of children identified as autistic continues to grow.

More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism.

As the American Psychiatric Association unveiled last week the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry, the uproar over its many changes continues.

More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism.

The $25 million revision happens only once in a generation and comes after nearly two decades of debate, deliberation and change in clinical practice.

The field of mental health will face its greatest upset in years on Saturday with the publication of the long-awaited and deeply-controversial US manual for diagnosing mental disorders.

With a new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders comes new controversial categorizations.

Positive Partnerships facilitator Jessica Tucker, from Warrnambool, Shannon Rea, from Childers Cove, and Positive Partnerships project manager Karen Jones, from Sydney, at the workshop.

Danville, VA Saturday, 28 cities around our nation will walk to bring awareness to Angelman Syndrome, and Danville is on the list.

An update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - is to be published later.

Buy this photo L/R Rob Warner and intrepid Frank McGain-Harding. Buy photo: 211308J INTREPID Frank McGain-Harding will spend Whitsun week walking the 86 miles along Hadrian's Wall Path to raise cash for Stourbridge charity No Limits Community Project.

As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.

The "bible" for mental health disorders is getting a much-needed update. It could reshape diagnosis and treatment for many sufferers, and not everyone is happy, writes Wes Mountain at The Citizen .

Concerned students, parents and community activists gathered at the Janice McTighe Centre on May 10 to voice their worries about the recent suspension of Mount Royal University's disability studies program.

ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY MAY 12 - In this April 17, 2013 photo, Anne Freeman walks with her American Saddlebred horse, Gabrielle at Silverlin Farm in Winston-Salem, N.C. ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY MAY 12 - In this April 17, 2013 photo, Anne Freeman walks with her American Saddlebred horse, Gabrielle at Silverlin Farm in Winston-Salem, N.C. WINSTON-SALEM - On a ... (more)

SpeakinMotion, a worldwide provider of speech therapy solutions teamed up with other members in the community to support Autism Awareness and Stroke Awareness during the months of April and May.

Research by Victoria University PhD education graduand Larah van der Meer highlights the importance of understanding the communication preferences of children with developmental disabilities such as autism.

Since the 1970s, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, has reigned as the so-called "bible" of psychiatry.

Sometimes blogging topics arise from the strangest places. It's true. For instance, although references to how tobacco causes cancer and the decades long denialist campaign by tobacco companies are not infrequently referenced in my blogging , I've never really delved particularly deeply into one of the most useful repositories of documents on the ... (more)