Adapting To Life With The Risk Or Reality Of Genetic Disease
( NSGC 5-Nov-08 )
If you are afflicted with a genetic disease -- or at risk of developing one -- how do you handle it? Do you tell your loved ones? What is the best way to cope? If your loved one has a genetic disorder, how do you best adapt?
Looking Through The Broken Mirror
( University of Nottingham 21-Oct-08 )
Researchers at The University of Nottingham are hoping to learn more about the causes of autism and Asperger's Syndrome, by putting a controversial theory to the test.
Parents' Fears, Confusion Over Autism Confirmed By Survey
( FIT 14-Oct-08 )
The first national survey of attitudes toward autism reveals that a small but significant percentage of people still believe the disease is caused by childhood vaccines.
Older Men More Likely To Father A Child With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
( RCP 3-Oct-08 )
Children born to older fathers are at increased risk of having an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), according to new research published in the October issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Toddlers' Focus On Mouths Rather Than On Eyes Is A Predictor Of Autism Severity
( Yale 2-Oct-08 )
Scientists at Yale School of Medicine have found that two-year-olds with autism looked significantly more at the mouths of others, and less at their eyes, than typically developing toddlers. This abnormality predicts the level of disability, according to study results published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Program To Educate Teachers About Importance Of Early Intervention For Autism
( Autism Speaks 2-Oct-08 )
Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Ad Council and the CDC, announced today the launch of a new, groundbreaking educational tool kit, Talking to Parents About Autism, designed to promote early intervention and encourage educators to speak to a child's parents if they suspect a developmental delay.
Clues To Autism, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation From Rare Genetic Disorder
( CHB 26-Sep-08 )
A rare genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is yielding insight into a possible cause of some neurodevelopmental disorders: structural abnormalities in neurons, or brain cells.
Autism May be Missed In Girls
( BBCNews 18-Sep-08 )
Girls with mild autism are less likely to be identified and diagnosed than boys, a study suggests.
Healthy Minds Across America Features 48 Public Forums On Mental Health Research
( NARSAD 8-Sep-08 )
People concerned about the toll that mental health disorders are taking on their families and communities will have a unique opportunity to hear from world-class experts on what is known to-date about the causes, symptoms and progression of mental illnesses and learn about current and potential treatments.
NAS Response To The Work And Pensions Committee Report: Valuing And Supporting Carers
( NAS 4-Sep-08 )
Mark Lever, National Autistic Society Chief Executive said: "Caring for a person with autism can have a profound impact on individuals and families and can be very demanding both emotionally and financially, yet many receive very little help and support."
Researchers Study Diet In Autistic Children
( UTHSC 12-Aug-08 )
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have embarked on one of the first double-blind, clinical studies to determine whether gluten and dairy products play a role in autistic behavior as parents have anecdotally claimed.
Chairman Of National Association Of UK Karate And Martial Art Schools Has Asperger's
( NAKMAS 1-Aug-08 )
Joe Ellis, Chairman of NAKMAS, the national governing body of all forms of martial arts in the UK, has announced that he has the neurobiological condition known as Asperger Syndrome. The announcement coincides with the introduction of the NAKMAS Asperger Syndrome training programme, aimed at educating martial arts coaches about the condition.
Disrupted Communication Networks In Brain Lead To Autism's Social Struggles
( CMU 29-Jul-08 )
Picking up on innuendo and social cues is a central component of engaging in conversation, but people with autism often struggle to determine another person's intentions in a social interaction. New research from Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on the neural mechanisms that are responsible for such social difficulties in autism.
Oxytocin May Inhibit Social Phobia
( Karolinska Institutet 24-Jul-08 )
Swedish and British scientists have shown using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the hormone oxytocin can inhibit feelings of anxiety in specific individuals.
Common Mechanisms May Underlie Autism's Diverse Mutations
( NIH/NIMH 18-Jul-08 )
Many of the seemingly disparate mutations recently discovered in autism may share common underlying mechanisms, say researchers supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Autistic Behaviors In Offspring Linked To Prenatal Exposure To Maternal Antibodies
( UCDHS 17-Feb-08 )
American Academy Of Pediatrics Calls For Cancellation Of ABC's "Eli Stone " Premiere
( AAP 31-Jan-08 )
Children's Mental Focus Foundation Announces A Scientific Breakthrough For Autism, ADD And ADHD
( CMFF 28-Jan-08 )
Study Finds Fever May Lead To Improved Behavior In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
( KKI 15-Dec-07 )
Data On Genes Involved In Autism Released To Researchers Worldwide By The Autism Consortium
( AC 24-Oct-07 )
New Research Discovers Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Are Not Susceptible To Contagious Yawning
( COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT 20-Aug-07 )
Half Of Children With Autism Can Be Accurately Diagnosed At Close To One Year Of Age
( Kennedy Krieger Institute 23-Jul-07 )
First National Program Launched To Combat Divorce Rates In Autism Community
( National Autism Association, Inc. 24-Jun-07 )
A Pioneering System Allows Autistic Children To Communicate With Their Environment
( UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA 13-Jun-07 )
Children With Both Autism And ADHD Often Bully, Parents Say
( University of Rochester Medical Center 12-Jun-07 )
Children With Autism Have Difficulty Recognizing Ordinary Words
( University of Washington 10-May-07 )
Autism Conference To Look At Link To Mercury Poisoning, Mirror Neurons, Genetics
( University of Washington 10-May-07 )
Abnormal Face Processing In Toddlers With Autism And Developmental Delays
( Yale School of Medicine 25-Apr-07 )
Babies Who Don't Respond To Their Names May Be At Risk For Developmental Disorders, Including Autism
( Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 25-Apr-07 )
Infants With Autistic Siblings May Display Early Social, Communication Problems
( Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 25-Apr-07 )
Prime Minister Blair Urged To End Postcode Lottery To Autism Services
( Autism Awareness Campaign UK 25-Apr-07 )
Study Finds That Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Needs Improvement
( University of Minnesota 25-Apr-07 )
Deciphering The Autism Puzzle: Prof Seeks To Raise Understanding Of Mysterious Disease
( Saint Joseph's University 4-Apr-07 )
2nd Intnl 'Come To Your Senses' Conference - For Those Who Work With Children & Adults With Disabilities
( MukiBaum Treatment Centres 4-Apr-07 )
Autistic Children Can Interpret Mental States When Facial Expressions Are Animated
( Child Development 4-Apr-07 )
CSHL Scientists Confirm Genetic Distinction Between Heritable And Sporadic Cases Of Autism
( CSHL 19-Mar-07 )
Pioneering Classroom Environment To Engage Autistic Children
( Communications Management 17-Mar-07 )
Newly Released Canadian Data Links Vaccines With Pervasive Developmental Disorder
( National Autism Association 12-Mar-07 )
Autism may be caused by brain swelling due to immune system reaction
( John Hopkins University School of Medicine 26-Feb-07 )
Stanford Q&A: Largest-Ever Study Shows Possible Genetic Links For Autism
( Stanford University Medical Center 25-Feb-07 )
Antipsychotic Drug Controls Some Symptoms In Autism Disorder
( Health Behavior News Service 25-Feb-07 )