Autism Research
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CDC Autism Research Projects
The U.S. CDC tracks autism prevalence rates, operates regional autism centers, and provides funding for expansive research on autism risk factors.
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Autism Conference in NYC: October 2009
David Kirby, Kim Stagliano, Barbara Fischkin, Dan Olmsted, and Stephen Shore will appear on an autism writers' panel at the NYC autism conference.
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AutismOne 2009 in Chicago
Jenny McCarthy, author, activist and mother of a child with autism, will deliver the keynote address at AutismOne 2009, which begins May 20, 2009.
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Autism Biennial Congress 2009
Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.
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Theories on What Causes Autism
Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published.
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2008 Presidential Race and Autism
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are the two main party candidates for the 2008 Presidential election and both candidates vow to enhance autism research.
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Autism and Down Syndrome
The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents.
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DAN Fall Conference in San Diego
The Fall 2008 DAN Conference will feature Jon Pangborn, PhD, Elizabeth Mumper, MD, Julie Matthews, CNC, Nancy O'Hara, MD and Dan Rossignol, MD.
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Yale Child Study Center
The Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center, part of the Yale University School of Medicine, is one of the leading autism research centers.
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UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.
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Autism and Epilepsy
Understanding the relationship between autism and epilepsy will help researchers develop treatment plans for individuals with both conditions.
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SARRC Supports Parents in Arizona
SARRC provides individuals with autism, and their families, a variety of support services, therapies and research study information.
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Kennedy Krieger Autism Conference
The Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual autism conference will be held on October 23-24, 2008 at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Contributing Articles in Autism Research
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Autism Causes and Research
Some people have suggested that autism is a form of mercury poisoning. A new study has found that autistic children have normal levels of mercury in their blood.
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Autism Symptoms and Mercury Poisoning
Some commentators have argued that the symptoms of autism are the same as the symptoms of mercury poisoning. A careful examination of the facts reveals otherwise.
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Autism Causes, Treatments and Research
Dr. Paul Offit is a widely admired scientist. His latest book takes a hard hit look at what we know about the subject of autism and what we don't -- and why it matters.
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The Autism Epidemic and Vaccinations
Some parents and researchers have asserted that vaccines are indicted as a cause of autism. A careful review of the facts reveals this statement to be quite false.
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Autism Among the Amish
Some people have alleged that certain Amish groups do not vaccinate and as a result do not have autism in their communities. Both of these assertions are false.
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Autism Diagnosis Rates Not on the Rise
Autism rates have risen. Yet a closer look finds that the number of children diagnosed with mental retardation and learning disabilities has fallen at the same time.
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Autism Rates Amongst Children Reported Higher
A recent study estimates that 673,000 U.S. children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
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Autism & Vaccination Case Stokes On-going Debate
The controversy over autism and MMR immunizations is dividing parents and researchers into "pro" or "anti" vaccination camps, yet neither side knows the entire story.
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Prenatal Autoimmunity of Mother and Autism
An epidemiological study examined and found an association between parental autoimmunity diseases and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)/infantile autism.
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Autism and Fever
Relief from social and behavioral impairments of ASD, during fevers, indicates that underlying brain systems are functional and suggests possible interventions.
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Autism: Valproate Accused As Risk
Among ten children who developed autism, seven had mothers who took an epilepsy drug while pregnant, and four had specifically taken valproate.
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Melatonin Deficiency in ASD
A recent research article found that 65% of individuals with ASD have a reduction in melatonin. This is due to a reduced ability to convert serotonin into melatonin.
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A Pesticide Causing Developmental Disabilities
Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism?
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Autism and Immunity
Though autism is a multi-faceted disorder, recent research indicates that underlying immune dysfunction may place certain children at risk.
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AstroTurf Linked to Autism
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
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California Autism Rates Rising
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health has revealed a 183 percent increase in Autism, from 2001 to 2007, in the California Bay Area.
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Vitamin A & Urocholine for Autism
Studies undertaken by Dr. Mary Megson suggest that supplements of vitamin A and Urocholine may provide benefits for some autistic children.
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Gastrointestinal Problems in ASD
A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.
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Conditions Occurring in Autism
Many medical complications occur in individuals within the autism spectrum. Many of these conditions can be serious and require the attention of medical specialists,
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Hygiene & Sex Education in Autism
For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This become a particular problem as they approach puberty.
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Autism/Asperger's and Puberty
Adolescence is the most difficult time for all young people, but for the individual with autism/Asperger's syndrome, it is particularly difficult and painful.
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Softball Team for Autistic Kids
Little League Challenger teams offer children with autism, Asperger's and other disabilities the chance to build confidence, meet new friends and have lots of fun.
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Early Diagnosis of Autism
The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.
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Autism Heroes
There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism.
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Diagnosed With Autism
At around 29 months of age, our son, Dalton was still not speaking and after a couple of stressful incidents we realized that Dalton needed to be tested for autism.
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