Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update Nov 6, 2009
Antioch University New England, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder Training. TILL, Inc.. (EurekAlert!)
Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children Oct 21, 2009
"This is an excellent study that has addressed a very important question for many families about the role of mercury [in autism]," said Dr. Patricia Manning-Courtney, medical director of The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ... D., chief, environmental and occupational health, and faculty member, MIND Institute, University of California, Davis; Patricia Manning-Courtney, M.D., associate professor, clinical pediatrics, and medical... (MEDLINEplus)
Experts summarize state of the science in autism disorders Oct 15, 2009
Scientific understanding and medical treatments for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have advanced significantly over the past several years, but much remains to be done, say experts from the Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who published a scientific review of the field today ... D., a neuropsychologist and director of the Center for Autism Research at Children's Hospital, and David S. Mandell, Sc ... About Autism Programs at The Children's Hospital of... (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Phillips Charities awards more than $2.1 million in grants Oct 1, 2009
b.a. Threshold Center for Autism) 37,500, on a matched basis, toward a scholarship program for a new pre-school program. With nearly 13. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
KDS has reason to celebrate Sep 20, 2009
In 2006, KDS opened its Center For Autism, Tennessee s only residential autism program. Anyone interested in learning more about the King s Daughters School and the KDS Center For Autism may call (931) 388-3810. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Full Story Sep 20, 2009
Her daughter attended Carrie Brazer Center for Autism during the summer and the beginning of this school year. "I had so much faith in them," she said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Lecture series in Melbourne focuses on the future Sep 19, 2009
Edward Scott, philanthropist for whom Florida Tech's Scott Center for Autism Treatment was named, will be the second speaker, talking about world health and poverty. Scott is co-founder of the Center for Global Development and DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), an advocacy organization in which Bill Gates and Bono also are involved. (Florida Today)
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Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, and founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) discusses one approach to autism therapy. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Judevine Center for Autism announces new name Aug 25, 2009
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With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good Jul 29, 2009
Dr. Patricia Manning-Courtney, medical director of the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, said that the study is an important one because it was the first to scientifically compare the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) problems in an autistic population with incidence in children who are developing normally ... Patricia Manning-Courtney, M.D., medical director, Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cincinnati... (MEDLINEplus)
Melbourne man tearing up Brevard's art scene Jul 19, 2009
Although he didn't make any personal money, his art raised $11,000 at a fundraiser for the Scott Center for Autism at Florida Tech. So, yes, even though Gores doesn't like to talk money, he arguably is selling a lot of art right now. (Florida Today)
Further gene mutations linked to autism risk Jun 27, 2009
This work is supported by a seed grant from Penn/CHOP Center for Autism Research, by NIH grant R01MH604687, and a NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Award; by Pennsylvania Commonwealth HRFF and P20-GM69012; by the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services (1 Z01 AG000949-02); by a fellowship from the Tourette Syndrome Association; by an Autism Center of Excellence Award (P50HD055784-01); by an Autism... (EurekAlert!)
Celexa May Not Help Kids with Autism Jun 3, 2009
SOURCES: Andrew Zimmerman, M.D., pediatric neurologist and director, medical research, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore; Bryan King, M.D., director, psychiatry and behavioral medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, and professor, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Washington, Seattle; June 1, 2009, statement, Forest Laboratories; June 2009, Archives of General Psychiatry. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
A Genetic Clue to Why Autism Affects Boys More May 21, 2009
"There is a strong genetic signal in this region," says Dr. Daniel Geschwind, director of UCLA's Center for Autism Research and Treatment and one of the study's co-authors. "But this gene doesn't explain all of that signal or even half of it. What that means is that there are many more genes in this region contributing to autism." (). (Yahoo News)
Lois Judevine Blackwell to form new autism center May 21, 2009
She founded the Judevine Center for Autism in 1971 and continues to be recognized throughout the world for her research and dedication to the field of autism. Judevine uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within a social exchange framework. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Children's Hospital offers series on autism May 15, 2009
A 14-session educational series for parents on facets of autism will be held every Thursday night through mid-August, sponsored by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Packard Children's Hospital. The is tailored for parents of children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
World's largest DNA scan for autism uncovers new gene variant for disorder Apr 29, 2009
"While this gene variant is common in the general population, we discovered that it occurs about 20 percent more often in children with autism," said study author Dr. Daniel Geschwind, director of the UCLA Center for Autism Treatment and Research ... The UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment provides diagnosis, family counseling and treatment for patients with autism. (EurekAlert!)
Robert Meza resigns from CPLC board Apr 29, 2009
He also sits on the board of the Victoria Foundation, the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, the Arizona Latino Leadership Institute and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Autism Genes Help Shape Brain Cell Connections Apr 29, 2009
"Although we cannot immediately apply this research to clinical treatments, these findings increase our understanding of how autism spectrum disorders arise, and may in time foster the development of strategies for prevention and early treatment," said developmental pediatrician Susan E. Levy, M.D., a co-author of both studies who is the medical director of the Regional Autism Center and a member of the Center for Autism Research (CAR), both at Children's Hospital. Support for both studies was... (Science Daily)
Lacrosse for Autism Game Raises over $6,000 Apr 28, 2009
Last month's Lacrosse for Autism doubleheader that featured games between Duke and Dartmouth and Stony Brook and UMBC raised $6,358 for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities it was announced today. A check was presented by Stony Brook University Director of Athletics, Jim Fiore, and Brendan Fleming, co-founder of Lacrosse for Autism, to Dr. John Pomeroy, Founding Director of the Cody Center, prior to this evening's lacrosse game between Stony Brook and Albany. (Goseawolves.org)
Maternal immune response to fetal brain during pregnancy a key factor in some autism Apr 18, 2009
D., Christina Morris, Colin Gause, Matthew Pollard, all of Hopkins; and Andrew W. Zimmerman, M.D., of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. The study was funded by the Hussman Foundation. (EurekAlert!)
RESA to host Autism Awareness event (3) Apr 13, 2009
Nearly 30 information booths will feature local service providers, including the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan Center, the Great Start Parent Coalition, Berrien RESA's Early On Program, Community Connections and Riverwood Center. Childcare will be available for workshop attendees. (The Herald-Palladium)
Matt Reed: Nowak team uses autism as a defense Apr 5, 2009
Its possible that someone very, very high functioning could be diagnosed later in life, said Dr. Ivy Chong, director for Florida Techs new Scott Center for Autism Treatment in Melbourne. Interesting' diagnosis. (Florida Today)
Betting on hope: Mother of an autistic college professor reaches out to other parents Apr 4, 2009
"Temple Grandin has been known for years in the autism community," said Dr. Colleen Allen, the director of the Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Detroit. "She is an example of a person who can go through this life with this kind of disability and really make it.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
OUR VIEW: School districts struggle to make ends meet Mar 25, 2009
medic57 wrote on Mar 24, 2009 8:43 PM:" RottyThe district may cut the Autism teacher out of the way, but they still have to educate him or her even if that means bussing them somewhere else. That's the law, it would be much cheaper to keep the teacher, especially, if they are helping train other teachers. My ex-wife taught at the Illinois Center for Autism in Belleville when we lived there, she had a Masters in Special Ed and still couldn't handle Autistic Students. If Mattoon has such a... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Many Fla. teachers may be ill-equipped to handle special-needs students Feb 8, 2009
"It's important to recognize that many of our teachers are going to have no training as teachers," said Jack Scott, director of Florida Atlantic University's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Florida has addressed its teacher shortage in recent years by making it easier to join the profession. (The Palm Beach Post)
Saliva Test Could Indicate Autism Feb 7, 2009
Still, "there is much hope for the future in autism research, and this study offers a possible new approach," said the specialist, Dr. Andrew Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist and director of medical research at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. An estimated one in 150 people is diagnosed with autism, a condition that makes it difficult for people to communicate and understand the emotions of others. (MEDLINEplus)
