Vanderbilt autism study looks at kids' routines, sleep links

11 January 2010

Tawnia Newton’s son, Mitch, has his own little bedtime routine. He puts on his pajamas, brushes his teeth, gets a glass of water, uses the bathroom and then listens to a CD as he falls asleep.This process has not always been that easy, though, Newton said. Before, she said, “we had kind of a loose [...]

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Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California

11 January 2010

CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. researchers have identified 10 locations in California that have double the rates of autism found in surrounding areas, and these clusters were located in neighborhoods with high concentrations of white, highly educated parents. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6045CX20100105

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Autism 204 Lecture For January 21, 2010

Autism 204 Lecture For January 21, 2010

11 January 2010

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 Instructor: Raphael Bernier, PhD “How to be an Educated Consumer of Research in the World of Autism”

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Fairbanks Make & Take Demonstration

Fairbanks Make & Take Demonstration

04 January 2010

Make and Take Demonstration on January 21, 2009 at 5:15 PM at the Fairbanks AARC.

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Local Author Provides Insight into Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome at age 12

07 December 2009

Immediately after Craig Rafail turns off the lights to his son Dyllan's bedroom, the young boy responds, “Dad, why did you turn the dark on?”

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Chelation Based on Faulty Premise

07 December 2009

The risky treatment for autism that removes metals from patients' bodies is often prompted by results from an uncertain test.

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2009 H1N1 Information for Parents who have Children with High-Risk Medical Conditions

04 December 2009

This podcast, intended for parents, discusses high-risk medical conditions that put children at risk for flu complications and how to protect children from the flu. Created: 11/25/2009 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 11/25/2009. Series Name: CDC Featured Podcasts.

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Teaching the ABC’s of Crucial Social Skills

03 December 2009

The middle school years, when nothing seems more important or more impossible than fitting in, are rough for nearly everyone. But they are particularly brutal for preteens such as Will Gilbertsen, whose mild autism makes him stand out.

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Study: Early Autism Intervention in Toddlers is Effective

30 November 2009

Researchers have shown for the first time that if a child is diagnosed with autism as early as 18 months of age, offering the toddler age-appropriate, effective therapy can lead to raised IQ levels and improved language skills and behavior.

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Bay Area Mom Creates Online Tool To Tackle Autism

30 November 2009

The mother of an autistic child developed an online tool that helps parents track their children's progress and may aid scientists in the search for a solution.

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