Autism Symptoms and Mercury Poisoni... Oct 15, 2009
An autism diagnosis can be very scary. Effective treatments remain sometimes elusive. (Suite101.com)
Did Autism Rates Just Double? Oct 6, 2009
Although many doctors are fighting for research dollars to , specialists do not necessarily trust the numbers as an official estimate, especially because the survey wasn't set up to confirm or explore each time a parent reported an autism diagnosis. "This should not be the 'official' estimate," said Dr. Max Wiznitzer, a pediatric neurologist at University Hospitals in Cleveland. (ABC News)
Interventions help with autism Oct 3, 2009
This translates to one in 60 boys in New Jersey who are receiving an autism diagnosis. Additionally, we are seeing epidemic levels of ADD, asthma, allergies, obesity and diabetes affecting our children. (NJ.com -- Times)
Early pointers to autism identified Aug 21, 2009
Carly Veness, a speech pathologist at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and a researcher in the study, said a decreased use of gestures, like pointing, showing and giving, was the only feature that consistently correlated with an increased chance of a later autism diagnosis. Presenting the results to the Asia Pacific Autism Conference in Sydney yesterday, Ms Veness said autistic toddlers' expression of emotion, eye contact, speech, understanding and play skills were insufficiently... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gov. Nixon backs insurance plan for autistic kids Aug 7, 2009
He said the bill must cover both the diagnosis and treatment of childhood autism, provide between 35,000 and 55,000 annually of behavioral services, cannot cap the number of treatment visits, and must bar insurers from terminating coverage solely because of an autism diagnosis. "This is not about trying to find a bill that every insurance lobbyist in Jefferson City can sign off on," Nixon said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Autism 'hits body language skill' Aug 5, 2009
Along with 16 adults with no autism diagnosis, they were also shown a number of dots on a computer screen and asked which way they were moving. A proportion of dots moved noticeably to the left or right, while the others moved randomly. (BBC News)
Golden age of parenthood is now Aug 2, 2009
But the autism diagnosis brought a lot of anxiety with it. How could my wife and I offer our daughter a full measure of life when we couldn't even get her attention. (Juneau Empire)
Mom shares programs to help other autistic kids Jul 18, 2009
ORMOND BEACH -- Her son's autism diagnosis sent Sara Polito scrambling for educational materials she could use to help him develop to his full potential -- a natural reaction for a former teacher of children with disabilities. "There was basically nothing; it was very minimal," Polito recalled of that time six years ago when her son, Mark Wilder, was diagnosed with the developmental disability that affects an estimated one of every 150 American children. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Onward to Iraq (Updated July 7) Jul 8, 2009
After getting our autism diagnosis with our oldest son this year, our schedule is now full of therapies and appointments, and it will be nice to have Josh here to help out and be a part of everything. (It will be nice just to have him back in general. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Family has come to accept autism through children's experiences Jun 17, 2009
The North Dakota Autism Connection unites families across North Dakota whose children have an autism diagnosis. The 2-year-old organization will host its second annual Autism Awareness Walk on Saturday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Autism advocates applaud Nev. Governor for enacting insurance reform bill Jun 16, 2009
Advocates say legislatures across the country are introducing and passing bills that "put an end to the discriminatory practices by insurance companies against children with an autism diagnosis.". In many states, insurers explicitly exclude coverage of these therapies from policies, which, advocates say, places a significant financial burden on families seeking to provide their children with necessary services. (KRNV.com, NV)
Many autism cases 'undiagnosed' May 30, 2009
This is important research, which for the first time gives us an estimate of the number of people who don't have an autism diagnosis but may be in need of support ... " Mark Lever, National Autistic Society chief executive, said: "This is important research, which for the first time gives us an estimate of the number of people who don't have an autism diagnosis but may be in need of support. (BBC News -- Health)
Autism diagnosis brings more questions than answers for this Middlesex family May 24, 2009
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Graduating senior outguns autism May 10, 2009
by Jeffrey Javier - May. 10, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Autism Diagnosis Often Made Years After It Was Possible May 6, 2009
"Unfortunately, our research shows that the average age of autism diagnosis is nearly six years old, which is three to four years after diagnosis is possible.". See also. (Science Daily)
Penn, CHOP researchers find genetic markers for autism Apr 29, 2009
Their findings, published online in the journal Nature on Tuesday, suggest there is a strong genetic component increasing the likelihood of an autism diagnosis, which afflicts one in 150 children in the United States. We studied more than 10, 000 children of whom more than 4,500 had been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and found a common genetic variation that increases the risk of a child developing autism, along with a rarer genetic change that contributes to some cases of autism,... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Music helps tame teen's autistic symptoms Apr 28, 2009
Matt is really a great inspiration to families out there who have gotten an autism diagnosis, said Tia Severino, CEO of AID 4 AUTISM in Gwinnett, the event-planning firm hosting the music festival at Wild Bill s on Saturday. Because of the tendency of an autistic individual to get fixated on something, if that fixation happens to be on something creative, they can excel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
One woman's mission to raise autism awareness Apr 18, 2009
Saturday 18 April, 2009. "It was frightening," she said. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Metro Parent's Second Annual 'Living With Autism Workshop' Features Local Experts Who Are Intimately Involved in Improving the Lives of These Special Children Apr 14, 2009
Parents, educators and the general public will have the unique opportunity to hear from several local experts on a wide range of topics relating to autism diagnosis and intervention options. This workshop -- designed for parents, educators, counselors and health professionals -- allows participants to make connections with those working or coping with autism. (PR Newswire)
Carolyn Doyle on autism in 'Refrigerator Mother' Apr 3, 2009
Instead, she's hoping that her autobiographical show will not only raise awareness about autism but also maybe remove some of the stigma of an autism diagnosis. Doyle has plenty of material to draw on. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Popular autism therapy has benefits, limits Apr 2, 2009
Research: 60 percent of high-functioning kids can lose autism diagnosis with ABA. Five-year medical costs for children with autism, on average, about $35,000. (CNN)
BigHeaded Boxers Supports TACA's Ante Up for Autism Mar 14, 2009
For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help people with autism be the best they can be. (PR Newswire)
BETTER LIFE: Young adults use more sleep aids Mar 2, 2009
In this corner, we have comedian and author Jenny McCarthy (right), a spokeswoman for the group who believes that childhood immunizations caused her son Evan's autism diagnosis. And in this corner, we have actor Amanda Peet, who is now speaking on behalf of , a group urging that all children receive all their immunizations by age 2. (USA Today -- Money)
Jenny McCarthy wont pose for Playboy again Feb 28, 2009
She also opened up about Evan, who she said has lost his autism diagnosis after a year of diet and detox. He is the most talkative, social 6-year-old little boy, who loves to play with his friends, she told the magazine. (MSNBC -- News)
Federal Vaccine Court Rulings Against Autism Families Due to Government's Refusal to Fund Sound Science Feb 13, 2009
Over 5,000 petitions have been filed alleging vaccine damage to the developing brain and other immune and metabolic pathways giving rise to an autism diagnosis. The court has awarded approximately $5 million in compensation for such cases. (PR Newswire)
