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- Experts urge parents to stand up to school officials concerning autism education
Finding proper education within a public school system for children with autism may be a difficult experience for parents. more...
- Autism organization finds that many children with the condition wander off
The Interactive Autism Network recently found that nearly 50 percent of children with autism wander or went missing long enough to cause concern about safety. more...
- Ohio State University unveils research linking cholesterol and autism
Throughout the U.S., April signifies National Autism Awareness Month, where many institutions are releasing their findings or letting the public know of the current projects they are working on. more...
- Society looks to raise Autism awareness
For children who are affected by autism, it can be a difficult condition to live with, which is why they must rely on both their parents and educators in order receive the support they need. more...
- Study finds that medication may not be the best treatment option for autistic children
For many parents, using medication to treat symptoms autism in their children may not align with their views. more...
- Study: Early interest in toys may predict autism in children
A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that a toddler's interest in toys may predict autism treatment effectiveness. more...
- Virtual program may help autistic individuals learn to properly converse with others
Educators and parents are seeking new ways to help autistic children overcome the difficulties they face with their condition. more...
- Software program helps teach autistic children social and language skills
Parents and educators are constantly searching for ways to connect to those who suffer from autism. Individuals who suffer from this condition often have significant language difficulties and intellectual disabilities. more...
- Professor creates video game to help autistic children
Autistic children often pursue interests that keep them isolated and from interacting from others. more...
- Program uses an avatar to teach autistic children about facial expressions
Individuals who suffer from autism often exhibit development difficulties in social and learning settings. In turn, this often hinders how they perceive the world around them, which can lead to trouble interacting with others. more...
- Researchers aim to understand how autistic children process information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that an average of one in 110 children in the U.S. has an autism spectrum disorder. more...
- Funding for a nonprofit foundation allows for more autism awareness
The Northfield Bank Foundation recently announced that it present a grant to The Institute for Basic Research (IBR) and the New York State Academy of Family Physicians to help fund autism awareness, The Staten Island Advance reports. more...
- Study shows that immune systems may be associated with mental illness
Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that genes associated with a person's immune system may be linked to the risk of developing mental illness and suicidal behavior. more...
- Prominent school pushes for more research on cognitive disorders
Officials from Johns Hopkins Brain Sciences Institute recently announced that it has given grants totaling $5 million to different researcher groups at the school to launch the new Synapses, Circuits and Cognitive Disorders Program. more...
- Study shows a lack social services for autistic children after graduation
A study recently published in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine shows that there is a lack of services for autistic individuals after they graduate high school, BusinessWeek reports. more...
- Companies announce that they will raise awareness and funds for autism research
Nearly 36,500 individuals are diagnosed with autism each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more...
- UCLA scientist develop new high-speed microscope
Scientists from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) recently announced that they have developed a non-invasive, high-speed microscope that can record the firing of thousands of neurons in the brain, reports the school's news website. more...
- New Jersey Governor proposes that each county create a school for autistic children
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently announced that he is planning to develop a school for autistic children in each county, The Star-Ledger reports. more...
- New research attempts to find a link between medical outcomes in autistic children and their families
The National Institute of Mental Health will help fund a two-year study on the health outcomes of children with autism and their families. more...
- Study finds autistic children have difficulties searching for everyday objects
A new study from Bristol University reveals that children with autism are unable to search effectively for objects in real-life situations. Furthermore, researchers note that this skill is essential for achieving independence in adulthood. more...
- Research identifies connections between synapses might be one cause of autism
A study from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory reveals how neurons in the developing brain make connections with each other. more...
- Study: Proximity to the highway is linked to the development of autism
Research recently published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found a connection between autism and how close individuals live to a freeway. more...
- Research finds gene mutation that that may be partially responsible for autism
Research published in the journal Molecular Autism found that when one copy of the gene named SHANK3 is missing, nerve cells do not effectively communicate. more...
- Study finds potential link between specific proteins and learning disabilities
A study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience revealed a set of proteins that could possibly account for over 130 brain diseases, including autism and other learning disabilities. more...
- Research shows that early intervention can help autistic children later in life
Research from the MIND Institute at the University of California Davis Medical Center revealed that early intervention might change the development of later symptoms of autism. more...
- Cognitive skills associated with autism can improve over time
A new study conducted at the Institute of Education in London reveals that children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can experience eventual improvement in cognitive skills. more...
- Researchers use MRIs to find how the brain functions in autistic people
Research from the Harvard Medical School and the University of Utah revealed that by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), officials could measure six physical differences of microscopic fibers in the brains of people with autism, reports CNN Health. more...
- Researchers switching from laboratory to classrooms to study autism
For many years researchers and parents have been seeking ways to enable autistic children to thrive in the classroom. more...
- Research shows that more protection cells are present in the brains of girls
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has announced the discovery of differences in the amygdala region of the brain that can help explain why boys are more susceptible to some mental health disorders. more...
- Researchers find that IQ scores and academic achievement in autistic children do not always agree
Studies from the University of Washington reveal that the IQ scores of 90 percent of children diagnosed with high-functioning autism show conflicts with their performance on reading, spelling and math tests. more...
- Research from UCLA aims to help treat children with autism
Researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) are seeking new ways to help children with autism succeed in the classroom. more...
- Researchers find a program that can help treat the symptoms of autism
Researchers from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders revealed that structured teaching combined with play-based behavior can help children recover form autism or make gains in cognitive and adaptive function. more...
- New research seeks to find autism in children at earlier age
The MIND Institute at the University of California Davis Medical Center is conducting new research in diagnosing children with autism as early as six months, reports the New York Times. more...
- Researchers find that increased levels of testosterone could cause autism in kids
Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autism is linked to in utero exposure of the fetus to very high levels of testosterone, reports WFAA. more...
- Research shows vitamin deficiencies in autistic children can lead to vision loss
Studies by the Childrens Hospital reveals that autistic children with limited diets may be at risk for vision loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency. more...
- Researchers say autistic students in Tennessee not receiving enough treatment
A recent study from the Office of Research and Education Accountability in Tennessee reveals that 4,019 of the states students are autistic, reports The Tennessean. more...
- Researchers use MRI scans to attempt to detect autism in children at earlier ages
The University of Utah is currently attempting to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in an effort to diagnose children with autism at an earlier age. more...
- Study finds some autistic children tell lies to protect the feelings of others
A study from Queen's University reveals that children with autism tell white lies to protect other people's feelings. However, they were not good at hiding their deceptions. more...
- Research finds symptoms of autism also affect siblings of those diagnosed with the condition
Studies from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that siblings of children who have been diagnosed with autism show traits that are similar to those of individuals who suffer from the condition, but in a milder form. more...
- Researchers find diagnosing autism and ADHD more difficult in girls
A study from the University of Gothenburg says that girls who report symptoms of autism or ADHD to their doctors are often misdiagnosed. more...
- Children with autism may benefit from having a service dog
Dogs have long held the distinction of man's best friend, and many studies are now revealing that they can be a powerful therapeutic strategy for children with autism, according to USA Today. more...
- Children who are very young or autistic less likely to yawn contagiously
It is commonly known that yawning is often contagious, but a recent study has shown that children under the age of four years and those who have autism are less likely to have this social tendency. more...
- Online resources for autism combine to provide news and information
The Autism Support Network (ASN) and Autism Hangout recently announced that they will collaborate to provide resources that can help families and individuals who are affected by the condition. more...