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Autism Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Autism.

Results 1 - 20 of 3,360 in Autism

  1. Mom: 'Marijuana Saved' Autistic Son's LifeRead the original story

    7 min ago | ABC News

    ... that has gained attention recently is one that was controversial well before its first mention in connection with autism. "At first I did some research, and I found a doctor who actually had a protocol for medical marijuana in children diagnosed ...

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Health, Fountain Valley, CA

  2. FDA Approves Bristol-Myers Squibb Company , Otsuka Pharmaceutical...Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | BioSpace

    ... had a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) diagnosis of autistic disorder, confirmed by the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, and exhibited behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, self-injurious behavior, or a ...

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    Related Topix: Biotech, Healthcare Law, Bristol Myers Squibb, Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Law, Healthcare Industry, Princeton, NJ, Health, Aggression

  3. New Altadena preschool designed to accommodate children with autismRead the original story w/Photo

    17 hrs ago | Pasadena Star-News

    Nina Middlebrooks, center, instructor for children with autism helping children wash their toy animals Friday November 20, 2009.

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    Related Topix: Health, Altadena, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

  4. Fundraiser benefits The Right Step Sponsorship Fund for disabled kids in JacksonRead the original story w/Photo

    18 hrs ago | Jackson Citizen Patriot

    ... event served as a fundraiser for The Right Step Sponsorship Fund, which gives children with disabilities such as autism and cerebral palsy access to horseback riding as a form of therapy. FOR MORE INFO For more information on The Right Step Therapy ...

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    Related Topix: Jackson, MI, Kids, Family, Health

  5. Autism 101: Communication with your child's teacher is keyRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Examiner.com

    Here we are, just about on half of the way through the school year. How are things going? When you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder , it is almost impossible to know for sure- unless you are communicating meaningfully with your child's teacher.

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    Related Topix: Health

  6. Autism and employmentRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | Medical News

    A unique event to discuss Autism and employment was held at Goldsmiths, University of London this week.

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    Related Topix: Health

  7. Bullied Chris turned on tormentorsRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Southtyneside Today

    ... Yorkshire, has Asperger syndrome and lives in Sunderland. He moved to the area three years ago to attend a specialist autism college and is studying for his Btec in business studies. He regularly goes home to see his family and meets his girlfriend ...

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    Related Topix: Health, South Tyneside, England, Tyne and Wear County, England, United Kingdom

  8. I think I might have Asperger's. What should I do?Read the original story

    Yesterday | Ask MetaFilter

    ... become easier to deal with since she's decided I have AS, and my mother says she's wondered for years if I had mild autism. It just seems so late in the game, so to speak, for this to come up. I'm afraid that if I am determined to have AS, that I'll ...

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    Related Topix: Depression

  9. Jenny McCarthy and AutismRead the original story

    Yesterday | Associated Content

    ... did this to herself. Her first book, "More than Words", was about her son, progress and love. It included alternative autism treatments such as the gluten-free casein-free diet, but that wasn't really the focus. It was a great book that most people ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Jenny McCarthy, Family, Kids

  10. Study looks at facial expressionsRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | BBC

    ... aims to learn whether there are differences in the way autistic children recognise faces. Psychologists in the Oxford Autism Research Group are using a technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG) to map brain activity in children. The reactions of ...

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    Related Topix: Health

  11. Alternative autism therapies should be approached with cautionRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Examiner.com

    An article in today's Chicago Tribune details alternative autism therapies and their potential risks.

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    Related Topix: Health

  12. Pittsburgh Asperger woman rallies supporters with Obama letter for Autism Services BillRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 14 | Examiner.com

    A local Pittsburgh woman, Caitlin Freeman, is rallying national attention for the Autism Services Bill during the current health care reform legislation with her website, www.ALettertoObama.com . Caitlin and her partner, Phil Garrow, both diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as adults, have been working with PA Congressman Mike Doyle's office to ...

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    Related Topix: Health, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Michael Doyle, Democrat, Social Security, Personal Finance

  13. Neurofeedback proves effective in treating numerous disordersRead the original story

    Dec 6, 2004 | San Antonio Business Journal

    ... TBI. Another effort is currently under way to lobby the State to mandate the same coverage for those being treated autism spectrum disorders. Neurofeedback all begins with a process of reteaching the brain. The central nervous system has a set point ...

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  14. DVD on Asperger's for saleRead the original story

    Yesterday | Poughkeepsie Journal

    The Center for Spectrum Services, , an agency that educates and supports students with autism and their families throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley, has produced a 30-minute educational documentary, 'The Asperger's Difference: For and about young people with Asperger's Syndrome,' exploring the stories of three young people with Asperger Syndrome, a ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Rhinebeck, NY

  15. As Simi Valley dad revives comedy career, daughter is following him to footlightsRead the original story

    Saturday | Ventura County Star

    ... gives Guido a lot of material. "In my family, we've got ADD, ADHD. I don't even have HDTV. We have Asperger's and autism," Guido said onstage one night at J.R.'s Comedy Club in Valencia. "My wife and I finally realized it was easier and cheaper just ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Medicine, ADHD, Monroe, NY, Family, Kids

  16. 5. Study: Eye reaction may detect autismRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 20 | KSL TV

    Researchers have found that a simple response in the eyes from a flash of light may reveal children with autism.

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    Related Topix: Health, University of Missouri, Family, Kids

  17. Melding Aspie and Autie for a new and improved labelRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Examiner.com

    Not only was the parent at fault due to Bruno Bettleheim's "refrigerator mother" theory that blamed the mother's lack of love for her child's autism, the child's future was grim.

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    Related Topix: Health

  18. Residents oppose development of facility for autistic children near Binghamton ZooRead the original story

    Saturday | Press & Sun-Bulletin

    ... she said. The project is part of a statewide demonstration pilot aiming to improve treatment of those with autism and provide them with services that will allow them to be part of a community. The project has received opposition from Southern Tier ...

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    Related Topix: Binghamton, NY, Health

  19. A false promise of helpRead the original story

    Saturday | Philly.com

    ... - or end it Posted on Sat, Nov. 21, 2009 Karen Heller: A false promise of help Pa. intended Act 62 to cover some autism costs but it hasn't. By Karen Heller Inquirer Columnist With the passage of Act 62 in July 2008, Pennsylvania appeared primed to ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Philadelphia, PA, Montgomery, PA, Arcadia University

  20. Life Sciences Group identifies amino acid imbalance as factor contributing to autism and ASDRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | Examiner.com

    ... Outcomes' Life Sciences Group shared a press release announcing their most recent findings regarding factors causing autism and other neurological disorders. The release states that "By early 2009, the Life Sciences group of The Center was able to ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Biology, Science, Chemistry, Life, Food, Aspartame, Austin, TX