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'Growing out of autism' claim unfounded - Littlehampton Gazette

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:54:01 +0000

'Growing out of autism' claim unfounded
Littlehampton Gazette
Can some children simply “grow out” of autism? The Daily Mail certainly thinks so, and today reported that new research by a “prestigious American university” claims that “not only is this possible, it's also common.” The Mail's claim is misleading and ...
Autism Detection Is Delayed in Minorities PsychCentral.com
Autism Speaks Provides Tips for Dental Professionals Orthodontic Products
New Study Shows Minority Toddlers with Autism are More Delayed than Affected ... Bradenton Herald
WDIV Detroit - Disability Scoop - Irish Examiner
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'Dancing with the Stars for Autism' is March 15 - NorthJersey.com

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:03:32 +0000

'Dancing with the Stars for Autism' is March 15
NorthJersey.com
This year's fund-raising event will include dinner, dancing, and more, to benefit MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 non-profit organization providing creative arts therapies and arts enrichment opportunities to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and ...

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NIH study shows variation in brain development in infants with autism - pharmabiz.com

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:36:22 +0000

NIH study shows variation in brain development in infants with autism
pharmabiz.com
Patterns of brain development in the first two years of life are distinct in children who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), according to researchers in a network funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Differences in White Matter Fiber Tract Development Present From 6 to 24 ... Left Brain/Right Brain

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Want autism concerns heard - Chilliwack Times

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:30:47 +0000

Want autism concerns heard
Chilliwack Times
By Cornelia Naylor, The Times February 22, 2012 Frustration with the Chilliwack school district's education of students with autism has led some local parents to call for an ad hoc committee to look into their concerns. "Everything is pointing to the ...

Noblesville brothers collaborate on book about autism - Indianapolis Star

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:57:30 +0000

Noblesville brothers collaborate on book about autism
Indianapolis Star
Griffin Nickels is a freshman at Noblesville High School, and he is autistic. He is also artistic. He's created the artwork for a new children's book about autism. Carson Nickels is a sixth-grader at Noblesville Middle School.

Autism support in Leigh - The Bolton News

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:05:14 +0000

Autism support in Leigh
The Bolton News
A NEW support group for children with autism and related conditions is opening at Leigh's Bedford and Higher Folds Childrens' Centre. The “We're Not Different You Are” group will hold its first session on Saturday, from 10am-3pm.

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Minorities Show More Severe Signs Of Autism

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:09:04 +0000

Children with autism who come from minority backgrounds are more delayed than their Caucasian peers with the disorder, researchers say, likely because their symptoms go unnoticed longer.

AdVoice: PGA Superstar Ernie Els Takes On Autism in $30 Million Challenge

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:33:07 +0000

Saying he wants to be remembered for his battle against autism rather than his victories on the golf course, superstar golfer Ernie Els is rolling out his second annual "Els for Autism Golf Challenge" that hopes to attract more than 2,000 golfers, more than 10,000 donors, and more than $2 million in contributions. The proceeds ...

Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:45:14 +0000

Title: Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children Category: Health News Created: 2/20/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2012

Brain of infants with autism differs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:14:44 +0000

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Children later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders have distinct patterns of brain development in the first two years of life, U.S. researchers said.

Autism Speaks releases two new ATN tool kits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:45:56 +0000

Autism Speaks, North America's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today released the Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide and Treating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Tool Kit for Dental Professionals, both available for free download on Autism Speaks Tools You Can Use webpage.

Free autism screening for young children - Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:27:37 +0000

Free autism screening for young children
Cape Coral Daily Breeze
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screening will be ...
Autism Concerns KCRG
Brain of infants with autism differs UPI.com
In brief: Lecture on autism planned March 10 The Spokesman Review (subscription)

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Research reveals brain differences at 6 months in infants who develop autism - ModernMedicine

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:09:58 +0000

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Research reveals brain differences at 6 months in infants who develop autism
ModernMedicine
Autism does not appear suddenly in young children but develops over time in the first year of life, suggests a study that found significant differences starting at 6 months in white matter fiber tract development—pathways that connect brain ...
Variation in brain development seen in infants with autism Medical Xpress
MRI Images Show Children With Autism Have Brain Abnormalities ShortNews.com
White Matter Changes Precede Manifestations of Autism Doctors Lounge
The Daily Tar Heel
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Autism Strategy In Action - VAdvert Press Center (press release)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:36 +0000

Autism Strategy In Action
VAdvert Press Center (press release)
Almost £300000 of funding to support the Scottish Government's autism strategy was announced today by Public Health Minister Michael Matheson. Sixteen organisations around Scotland, many working in partnership, have received funding to develop new ...

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Art show sheds light on multidimensional autism

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:46:43 +0000

There are many words to describe Lisa Burns’ son, Peyton. He funny, he’s sweet. He’s silly, he’s naughty. “He’s all of these things, but the minute you say ‘autism,’ that’s all people see,” Burns says.

Breakthrough in Early Diagnosis of Autism

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:29:32 +0000

It may be possible to diagnose autism in infants as young as 6 months old, well before most begin to display signs of the disorder. A recent study found differences in the way neural pathways in the brain develop in autistic infants. Contributor: Kim Jacobs Walker Published: Feb 20, 2012

Autism Speaks provides sleep strategies and dental treatment tool kits

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:25:43 +0000

( Autism Speaks ) "Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide" and "Treating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Tool Kit for Dental Professionals," released by Autism Speaks and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health and available for free download at Autism Speaks Tools You Can Use, were developed to help when children with autism have difficulty falling/staying asleep ...

Motor Skills Affected By Autism

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:17:39 +0000

Often, children with autism have difficulties developing motor skills, such as throwing a ball, learning how to write, or running. However, a study published in the journal Autism, suggests that autism itself, not genetics, may be to blame. The research was conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Claudia List Hilton, Ph.D...

New study shows minority toddlers with autism are more delayed than affected Caucasian peers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:15:46 +0000

( Kennedy Krieger Institute ) The first prospective study of ethnic differences in the symptoms of autism in toddlers shows that children from a minority background have more delayed language, communication and gross motor skills than Caucasian children with the disorder. Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute concluded that subtle developmental delays may be going unaddressed in minority ...

Mayo Clinic: ‘Autism has no single known cause'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:56:28 +0000

One of the fallacies about autism is that it is solely caused by genetics. The fact is genetics is a major cause of autism but not the only trigger. According to the famed Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, "autism has no single, known cause.

2012 Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Allentown, PA

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:01:21 +0000

Benefit: Autism Speaks Event Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012. Registration and Activities Open: 8:30 a.m. Walk Starts: 10:00 a.m. Location: Lehigh Parkway, Park Drive, Allentown, PA 18104 Details: Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital ...

Autism may be evident in an infant’s brain much earlier than thought: Study

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:30:36 +0000

Researchers have found that autism shows tell tale signs in babies as young as 6 months old — half a year or more before parents typically begin to notice symptoms of the condition. The results shed light on the fundamental differences in the brains of autistic children and could help lead to earlier detection and treatment, says co-author Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer at Autism Speaks ...

Autism funding bill moves forward in Legislature

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:31:28 +0000

It's likely you know a child with autism as the prevalence of the disorder continues to grow at alarming rates.

Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:48:06 +0000

FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Autism itself seems to be responsible for the problems children with the disorder have in developing motor skills such as running, throwing a ball and learning to write, according to a new study.

Study: Brain scans detect early signs of autism

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:44:13 +0000

Report: Children who develop autism have abnormalities on brain scans that can be detected before obvious symptoms advance

Study shows brain differences in kids with autism

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:44:13 +0000

Report: Children who develop autism have abnormalities on brain scans that can be detected before obvious symptoms develop

Autism Signs Appear in Brains of 6-Month-Old Infants

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:06:06 +0000

The early signs of autism are visible in the brains of 6-month-old infants, a new study finds, suggesting that future treatments could be given at this time, to lessen the impact of the disorder on children. [More]

Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:38:29 +0000

Title: Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age Category: Health News Created: 2/17/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2012

Autism Signs Appear in Tot Brains as Early as 6 Months

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:06:02 +0000

MRI Brain Changes Seen in Early Infants with Autism

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:01:24 +0000

Autism may be detectable in infants as young as 6 months old, according to a study released Friday in the American Journal of Psychiatry, suggesting the condition has a stronger genetic and biological root. The study, which tracked MRI images of 92 infants from 6 to...

Autism May be Detectable at 6 Months

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:33:56 +0000

Autism signs appear in tot brains as early as 6 months

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:05:41 +0000

Autism signs appear as early as 6 months

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:38:49 +0000

Autism Care UK Launches Inspirational New Mission Statement for 2012 and Beyond

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

LEEDS, England, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Autism Care UK, England's leading autism support and care organisation for people with Autism and complex needs today launches a bold and inspirational ...

New Autism Research Reveals Brain Differences at 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from the Infant Brain Imaging Network, which includes researchers at the Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), ...

Autism Detection as Early as 6 Months Old, Study Finds

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:53:36 +0000

Children who will develop autism show differences in their brain's development as early as 6 months of age, a new study found.

Mercury again ruled out as autism cause

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:08 +0000

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels of children without the condition, the study from England found

Teens With Autism Preoccupied With TV, Video Games: Study

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:25:01 +0000

Title: Teens With Autism Preoccupied With TV, Video Games: Study Category: Health News Created: 2/14/2012 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/15/2012

Lindt Announces 2012 Autism Speaks Partnership Program

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:35:00 +0000

STRATHAM, N.H., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Swiss chocolatier, Lindt, announces today it is once again partnering with Autism Speaks to raise funds and awareness for autism during the Easter ...

Autism affects motor skills, study indicates

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:03:45 +0000

(Medical Xpress) -- Children with autism often have problems developing motor skills, such as running, throwing a ball or even learning how to write. But scientists have not known whether those difficulties run in families or are linked to autism. New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to autism as the culprit.

Els to stage another big charity series for autism

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:02:26 +0000

Ernie Els is staging his "Els for Autism" golf challenge again, and this time he has backing from SAP, one of his top corporate sponsors. He describes it as the largest golf charity event in the world, a series of 30 tournaments from April through September, with the final being held Oct. 19-20 at The Gallery Club in Las Vegas for the low net winning team (two players) and any team that...

The Childhood Autism Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for 2011

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Childhood Autism Foundation , an Atlanta based foundation whose primary function is to fund programs which benefit individuals and families affected by autism, is please