Autism News

Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston, who specialize in studying the genetics of rare eye-movement disorders, have found a rare genetic syndrome whose implications go far beyond the eye, raising intriguing ...2.7

An autistic Korean boy has set a world record at a swimming championship for the disabled, overcoming his disability.2.7

As the single parent to two boys on the Autism Spectrum I started out by teaching Nicholas, the older son who happens to be higher functioning, about autism.2.7

On the Net National Child Traumatic Stress Network: http://www.nctsnet.org Save the Children: ... Kids Medicated for ADHD Vital: Your Kids' Health: Understand Your Baby's Needs By Using Sign Language [ Note ] Cold and Flu Smarts for Kids Getting the Family2.7

Neuroscientists have solved the great Kevin conundrum. The comedian Harry Enfield's creation, the ... Autistic children have difficulty in understanding the thoughts or emotions of others.2.7

A London study has found a suggested link to a temporary form of autism in teenagers which could explain their often sullen and temperamental behavior during puberty.2.9

My son Nicholas is ten years old and in the fourth grade with inclusion support.2.7

A boy who officials tried to take into care after turning him down for special schooling has been offered a place after the BBC highlighted his plight.2.9

Teenage angst and clashes with authority may be caused by changes in youngsters' brains during puberty, but luckily for harassed parents the problems pass.5.1

LONG COMMUTE: Richard Arrow, Marin's auditor-controller, gets into his car at the end of a workday to take a two-hour drive to his home in Rocklin, north of Sacramento.2

The Cure Autism Now Foundation is celebrating ten years funding research, outreach and awareness activities geared to families, physicians, professionals, government officials and the general public.3.1

She started the Connecticut Autism Research and Education Alliance to connect parents of autistic kids with needed services.2.7

Ginger Taylor of Los Angeles describes herself as "a thirty-something wife of the nicest man alive and mother to the two cutest boys ever.2.7

Don't have an account yet? You can create one . As a registered user you have some advantages like submitting news stories, comments configuration and posting comments with your name.2.7

Caleb Rose tries out the new weighted blanket with the help of Debbie Hemler at the Special Learning Center Friday.2.9

Dan Torisky, president of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh Inc., oversees a play session at Kidz Own Playzone with owner Sally Fernandes, left, her nephew Benji Juergensen and his mom Julie Juergensen.1.3

BY MICHAELA GIBSON MORRIS Daily Journal No one goes in or out of the McCord house without locking the door.2.7

This week in photos Linda LeClarc previously owned and operated Moms and Tots, which was a consignment shop that was transformed into the non-profit business Encore for Ellie's Place, which benefits individuals ...2.7

Desperate parents of some Canadian children with autism are turning to a radical and unproven ... Paul Cutler, a family doctor working in Burlington Ontario.2.9

Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of special children from the Society for the Management of Autism Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources Centre were yesterday treated to camel rides and other fun ...2.7

MY brother is dyslexic, but reads a book a week. One of my friends says hes autistic, but can charm a party of strangers.2.7

SnuggL'Up pillow products have garnered national recognition as a leader in comfort products for ... I first heard of the pillows through yahoo groups, and two years ago while attending the Cure Autism Now Expo at the Los Angeles Walk Now event we stopped at the booth for SnuggL'Up .2.7

They tell several legislators their children need services not currently being supplied.2.9

After spending more than a week in in-school suspension, Rodney and Skyler Burns no longer attend Resaca Middle School, where they were kept away from other students because their hair length violated the ...2.7

By Garrett Ellison Record-Eagle staff writer TRAVERSE CITY - All of his life, D.J. Freet has been afraid of animals.2.7

A few years ago there was a request through the various yahoo groups for families with high functioning autistic children within a certain age group to test social skills software from Thinking Publications .2

Grant Brame, a physical therapy attendant from Fairfield Medical Center, takes Shawn Sorrell away ... E-G photo by Ken Ritchie To learn if your child may have learning disabilities: Call your local school district, or call the Fairfield County Educational Service Center, 740-653-3193, if you live outside the Lancaster City School district.3.1

For over a year or more I have been receiving daily google alerts on the subject of "autism". I get links to all stories found online in one handy email.2.7

The death last week of a 5-year-old autistic boy during a controversial treatment to rid his body of heavy metals is giving pause to some families who have embraced this therapy for their own children, but many ...2.7

From Terri Mauro , Your Guide to Parenting Special Needs . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! August 28, 2005 Does autism need curing? Much energy has been expended in pondering the causes of autism, pursuing a ...2.7

Autism is a condition notorious for its chilling isolation. And although the number of diagnosed cases has exploded in recent years, parents of autistic children often are isolated, too, as they negotiate a ...2.7

Thimerosol, the controversial mercury-based preservative, is used only in flu vaccines today.2.7