09/11/2012

AUTISM IN THE NEWS




  1. Brain mutation linked to autism : research

    Herald Sun
    The study found a protein which helps brain cells transfer data through neurological pathways called synapses was mutated in autism sufferers, ...
  2. Robots in the classroom help autistic children learn

    BBC News
    Autistic children may learn better from robots than from human teachers, according to evidence emerging from a trial at a school in Birmingham.
  3. Autism Interventions Lack Supporting Evidence

    Growing Your Baby
    Parents of autistic children have been told that early intervention is key in helping their children function to the best of their abilities. While this ...
  4. Teen with Autism Found Safe in Boyd County, Ky.

    WSAZ-TV
    Reffitt has Autism, which makes this search even more complicated. ... First responder Tom Adams says a missing person with Autism can be ...
  5. The Autism Project: A public health crisis

    Toronto Star
    It has become a public health crisis: One in 88 children has autism. A Star series, coming soon, puts the spotlight on this disorder. Top Stories: ...
  6. On Autism, Gut Microbes, and Contradictory Research Findings

    PLoS Blogs (blog)
    I just wrote a story for the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative about a new study of the intestinal bacteria of autistic children. A team ...
  7. Caring for an Autistic Adult

    Yahoo! Canada Shine On (blog)
    But parenting an autistic adult has taught this proud mom the value of strength, devotion-and a sense of humor. Photo courtesy of Pam and Ed ...
  8. Missing boy with autism found walking along roadway

    WOWK
    UPDATE: Missing boy with autism found walking along roadway. Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2012 11:03 AM EST. Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012 ...
  9. What's New: Veterans Remembered, Auction for Autism, turkey ...

    The News Journal
    To honor those who have served our country, the New Castle Court House Museum will celebrate Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, with ...
  10. One in 88 children are now diagnosed with autism

    Toronto Star-2012-11-06
    Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the world, with the prevalence of diagnosis having increased by 600 per cent over the ...