Here are the latest Autism News stories from the web.
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Pediatrician to lead lecture on autism (Asbury Park Press)
MIDDLETOWN: Dr. Denise Aloisio, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician, will lecture on "Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Success" at Middletown Main Library from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
4 Jul 2008 at 3:26am
Pediatrician monitors rise in autism (The Danville Commercial-News)
Although autism has become a hot topic, it wasn?t always considered worthy of discussion.
3 Jul 2008 at 11:42pm
Group hopes to create home for adults with autism (Journal Inquirer)
Several members of the group, including Cindy Hall, Emanuel Lutheran Church?s minister of programs, are parents of children with autism or other mental disabilities.
4 Jul 2008 at 12:55am
Pennsylvania tells Autism Speaks to stop talking (News-Medical-Net)
Yesterday in a historical and unprecedented move, the Pennsylvania legislature voted nearly unanimously in the affirmative for House Bill 1150 to mandate commercial insurance companies to cover some services for children with autism.
3 Jul 2008 at 6:28pm
New autism bill adds insurance coverage (NBC 10 - FOX 14 Monroe)
Good news for autistic children and their families living in Louisiana. Governor Bobby Jindal signing a bill into law requiring health insurance coverage for kids with autism.
3 Jul 2008 at 8:42pm
Lawmakers pass autism treatment, colorectal cancer screening, Blues merger bi...
Pennsylvania legislators have finally agreed upon and passed a bill that advocates for people with autism say will make the state a national leader in helping children with autism.
3 Jul 2008 at 11:14am
Parents cheer autism reform (Lancaster Online)
The Berger family of Willow Street has three young boys with autism. So you can imagine how much they've paid for therapy over
3 Jul 2008 at 10:15am
Pastor Mary Continues Autism Advocacy (Skanner)
For nearly 14 years now, Pastor Mary Overstreet has looked after her great-grandson Sir J. Millage. For the last few years, she and members of Powerhouse Temple church have been looking after a lot more people just like Millage ? people who live with one of the disorders on the autism spectrum.
3 Jul 2008 at 3:01pm
David Kirby: Federal Court Cancels Vaccine-Autism Panel (HuffingtonPost)
It was a great honor to be invited to participate in the annual Judicial Conference of the United States Court of Federal Claims to talk about the vaccine-autism debate in America.
3 Jul 2008 at 2:01pm
Rendell Set to Sign Insurance Coverage Bill for Autism (KYW News Radio 1060)
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says he will sign a bill on its way to his desk that will provide insurance coverage for autism disorders, and will give the state insurance commissioner a say over the proposed merger of the state?s two largest health insurance companies.
3 Jul 2008 at 7:55am
From Google
Letter: Praise for Vermont's autism program - Vero Beach Press-Journal (subsc...
Letter: Praise for Vermont's autism program
Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription), FL - 38 minutes ago
Every 95th boy born in America today has autism. Every 150th baby has it. It is a public education problem. It is our problem. But it is not hopeless. ...
5 Jul 2008 at 5:11am
An opportunity for artists with autism - Julie's Health Club - Chicago Tribun...
An opportunity for artists with autism
Julie's Health Club - Chicago Tribune Blog, IL - 38 minutes ago
If you think you know--or are--the next Ping Lian Yeak, the creators of "Artism: Art By Those With Autism!" want to hear from you. They're seeking original ...
5 Jul 2008 at 5:10am
Governor Jindal signs autism bill into law - WBXH
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Governor Jindal signs autism bill into law
WBXH, LA - 21 hours ago
By Caroline Moses BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has signed a bill mandating health insurance coverage for children with autism. ...
Jindal signs autism coverage bill 2TheAdvocate
Jindal signs bill requiring insurance coverage for autistic children KTBS
Give poor devils their due Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
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4 Jul 2008 at 8:28am
UA part of new program for autistic students - Tucson Citizen
UA part of new program for autistic students
Tucson Citizen, AZ - 10 hours ago
They've had reason, according to Goralnik's mom, Cynthia: Sara is one of an estimated 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and ...
4 Jul 2008 at 7:47pm
Bill moves on Pa. autism insurance, Blues merger - Forbes
Bill moves on Pa. autism insurance, Blues merger
Forbes, NY - Jul 2, 2008
By MARTHA RAFFAELE 07.02.08, 6:39 PM ET Parents of autistic children would be able to pay for behavioral therapy and related services with private health ...
PA Lawmakers Approve Autism Insurance WENY-TV
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2 Jul 2008 at 5:47pm
Autistic youngsters help create blankets for Rescue Mission - Youngstown Vind...
Autistic youngsters help create blankets for Rescue Mission
Youngstown Vindicator, OH - 6 hours ago
By Sean Barron The blankets? designs are meant to stress the uniqueness of each child with autism, a teacher said. YOUNGSTOWN ? Michael McBriar ...
4 Jul 2008 at 11:13pm
Going gluten-free -- for many reasons - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Going gluten-free -- for many reasons
Los Angeles Times, CA - 15 hours ago
Parents of children with autism are also snapping them up. Diets that eliminate gluten and/or casein are the most common alternative treatments tried for ...
4 Jul 2008 at 2:11pm
T-shirts support autism awareness - Indianapolis Star
T-shirts support autism awareness
Indianapolis Star, United States - Jul 2, 2008
There's a local tie-in to Chicago-based T-shirt company Seed of Servo's effort to raise awareness of autism. The company's shirts, some of which feature ...
3 Jul 2008 at 1:50am
Local autistic boy hopes to bring home his best friend - Orillia Packet & Times
Local autistic boy hopes to bring home his best friend
Orillia Packet & Times, Canada - 16 hours ago
Ethan is autistic and thankfully for him and his family that day is a little over a year away. The family has applied for a trained service dog, with Autism ...
4 Jul 2008 at 1:14pm
Information provided by the Autism Society of America - Elburn Herald
Information provided by the Autism Society of America
Elburn Herald, IL - 21 hours ago
Lauren, who attends a regular kindergarten, is autistic. She needs help with attention, visual and motor coordination and communication. ...
4 Jul 2008 at 8:44am
From Medworm
Asperger's syndrome: from hiding to thriving.
The prevalence of Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorders has increased exponentially. Parents and individuals are often drawn to interventions that they believe will decrease symptoms, but many times there is no clinical rationale for the interventions. The team approach is always the most effective intervention, and the NP plays an important role.Page: 14DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000325974.78130.72Authors: Weber, Kristi APRN, FNP-C, MSN (Source: Nurse Practitioner, The)
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4 Jul 2008 at 2:02am
Pennsylvania tells autism speaks to stop talking
Yesterday in a historical and unprecedented move, the Pennsylvania legislature voted nearly unanimously in the affirmative for House Bill 1150 to mandate commercial insurance companies to cover some services for children with autism. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)
by News-Medical News Feed
3 Jul 2008 at 6:20pm
Autism and lyme disease are connected, lyme-induced autism study finds
Lyme disease may play a role in causing autism according to a recent study published in Medical Hypothesis, a peer-reviewed scientific journal. A team of five physicians led by Robert Bransfield, M.D., analyzed the two diseases and discovered a connection based on epidemiological findings, symptom similarities, case reports, and laboratory test results. The Lyme-Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation has paved the way for studies such as this one. (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruse...
by Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today
3 Jul 2008 at 2:00am
Management of a child with autism and severe bruxism: a case report
Muthu MS, Prathibha KMJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2008 26(2):82-84 (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
by Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
3 Jul 2008 at 1:58am
Deletion 22q13.3 syndrome.
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Deletion 22q13.3 syndrome.
Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2008;3:14
Authors: Phelan MC
The deletion 22q13.3 syndrome (deletion 22q13 syndrome or Phelan-McDermid syndrome) is a chromosome microdeletion syndrome characterized by neonatal hypotonia, global developmental delay, normal to accelerated growth, absent to severely delayed speech, and minor dysmorphic features. The deletion occurs with equal frequency in males and females and has been reported in...
by Pain Physician
3 Jul 2008 at 12:46am
Social skills group therapy for autism spectrum disorders
More examples for clinicians are needed on the implementation of data-driven intervention approaches for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The purpose of this case study is to present a feasible data-driven approach using a pre- and postdesign of an outpatient social skills group for children with ASD who were clinically referred rather than research recruited for services. Measurement tools with ecological validity are described, as are the treatment outcomes. Challenges included the generat...
by Clinical Case Studies
2 Jul 2008 at 10:00pm
The behavioral treatment of an 11-year-old girl with autism and aggressive be...
The authors describe the assessment and treatment of an 11-year-old girl who presented with autism and aggressive behaviors. Based on a functional analysis and review of relevant literature, differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO), compliance training, extinction, and functional communication were used as the primary intervention strategies. This case also illustrates the importance of creating a plan for generalization and the challenges parents face when trying to incorporate tr...
by Clinical Case Studies
2 Jul 2008 at 10:00pm
Mom charged with denying son cancer medication
A woman has been charged with withholding cancer medication from her 8-year-old autistic son, who prosecutors say likely will ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
by USATODAY.com Health
2 Jul 2008 at 4:18pm
Saliva flow rate, buffer capacity, and ph of autistic individuals
Abstract The objective of the study was to evaluate saliva flow rate, buffer capacity, pH levels, and dental caries experience (DCE) in autistic individuals, comparing the results with a control group (CG). The study was performed on 25 noninstitutionalized autistic boys, divided in two groups. G1 composed of ten children, ages 3?8. G2 composed of 15 adolescents ages 9?13. The CG was composed of 25 healthy boys, randomly selected and also divided in two groups: CG3 composed of 14 children...
by Clinical Oral Investigations
2 Jul 2008 at 9:22am
Vanderbilt starts autism helpline
Vanderbilt University has launched Vanderbilt Autism Clinic, a single helpline staffed by an autism expert. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines)
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2 Jul 2008 at 8:18am
How mirror neurons help us understand insights of others and are impaired in ...
Page: 20DOI: 10.1097/01.NT.0000326103.62964.6cAuthors: ROBINSON, RICHARD (Source: Neurology Today)
by Neurology Today
2 Jul 2008 at 2:26am
Researchers link early stem cell mutation to autism
In a breakthrough scientific study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research have shown that neural stem cell development may be linked to Autism. (Source: Huliq Health News)
by Huliq Health News
2 Jul 2008 at 12:40am
Mom accused of denying cancer meds to autistic son
A woman has been charged with withholding cancer medication from her 8-year-old autistic son, who prosecutors say likely will die because the cancer has returned. (Source: FOXNews.com)
by FOXNews.com
1 Jul 2008 at 11:39am
Burnham institute researchers link early stem cell mutation to autism
LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2008 - In a breakthrough scientific study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research have shown that neural stem cell... (Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials)
by Drugs.com - Clinical Trials
1 Jul 2008 at 6:50am
The mirror neuron revolution: explaining what makes humans social [mind matters]
Marco Iacoboni, a neuroscientist at the University of California at Los Angeles, is best known for his work on mirror neurons, a small circuit of cells in the premotor cortex and inferior parietal cortex. What makes these cells so interesting is that they are activated both when we perform a certain action--such as smiling or reaching for a cup--and when we observe someone else performing that same action. In other words, they collapse the distinction between seeing and doing. In recent years...
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1 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
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