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The latest Autism News articles published daily. Includes news on Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Rett Syndrome, Child Disintegrative Disorder, and Asperger's Syndrome. Information is also provided about social interaction problems, lack of communication skills and emotional interpretation difficulties - causes and how to overcome them.

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Majority Of Local Authorities Failing Adults With Autism, UK

04 December 2008

For the first time, all local authorities in England have been ranked and rated on their approach to adults with autism. The online table, published by The National Autistic Society (NAS), reveals an astounding postcode...
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Autistic Children Require More Money, Time Than Children With Other Chronic Diseases, Study Shows

02 December 2008

The more than half a million U.S. children who have autism have health care needs that are more costly and time-intensive than children with other chronic ailments, according to a Maternal and Child Health Bureau study...
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Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Autism In Children

02 December 2008

A new study shows that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of developing autism. The preliminary research is published in the December 2, 2008, print issue...
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Autism News Articles Archive - Page 1

01 December 2008

Brain Waves Show Sound Processing Abnormalities In Autistic Children

Brain's Magnetic Fields Reveal Language Delays In Autism

27 November 2008

Brain Imaging Study Of Infants At Risk For Autism Expanded By UNC

20 November 2008

More Than 100 Scientific Abstracts Presented By GU/GUMC Researchers At Neuroscience 2008

19 November 2008

Autism Help For Social Care Professionals - National Autistic Society, UK

18 November 2008

Link Between Nicotine Addiction And Autism

17 November 2008

CMPI Responds To Katie Couric And CBS Evening News' Coverage Of Vaccines And Autism Myth

International Research Effort To Study Autism Joined By UIC

Autism: Lee Scott MP Shortlisted For E-Politix Disability Champion Award, UK

14 November 2008

New Findings From Genome-Wide Association Studies

13 November 2008

Combined Senses Give Us A Better View Of The World

12 November 2008

Cornell Researchers Study Showing Evidence Of A Major Environmental Trigger For Autism

10 November 2008

Dame Stephanie Shirley's Successful UKAF Autism Lecture In Redbridge, England

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Conference 2008: Taking Action To Tackle Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

07 November 2008

Author Royalties From Autism Book Donated To Autism Research

Unusual Use Of Toys In Infancy A Clue To Later Autism

Clue To Later Autism Revealed By Unusual Use Of Toys In Infancy

06 November 2008

New Insights Into Molecular Basis Of Language Development Provided By Genetic Study

05 November 2008

UK Autism Foundation Congratulates President Elect Barack Obama

04 November 2008

Autism Research Benefits From Author Royalties Donated Following Publication Of Autism Book

Rainfall Tentatively Associated With Autism In Children

03 November 2008

Major Initiative On Poverty And Autism In The UK

31 October 2008

Experts To Share Insights On The Potential For Emotional And Social Functioning In Children With Autism And Special Needs

28 October 2008

Elaine Hill Appointed As The New Specialist Advisor For Autism, Dept Of Health, UK

27 October 2008

How Children With Down Syndrome Learn

22 October 2008

Autism Support Network Launches, Offers Free Online Support Community

Is Jenny Mccarthy Right? Researcher Says No Proven Link Between Vaccines And Autism

21 October 2008

Autism Advocates Push States To Require Insurers To Cover Autism Behavioral Therapy

19 October 2008

US Presidential Debate - National Autistic Society Of UK Encouraged To See Autism High On The US Political Agenda

18 October 2008

MU Brain Imaging Center Provides Research For Autism, Schizophrenia And Parkinson's Disease

16 October 2008

Gene Screen To Identify Causes Of Autism

People With Autism Make More Rational Decisions, Study Shows

15 October 2008

Looking Through The Broken Mirror

13 October 2008

Important Clue To Learning Deficit In Children With Autism Discovered By M.I.N.D. Institute Researchers

09 October 2008

Connections Between Vision And Movement Examined By Rutgers Researcher

06 October 2008

Angela Browning MP Urges Colleagues To Ensure Better Future For People With Autism, UK

NIH Selects Case Western Reserve University To Participate In National Children's Study

04 October 2008

'Science Of Learning Center' Receives NSF Awards Of $12 Million For Three More Years Of Innovation

Minocycline As A Promising Drug For Patients With Fragile X Syndrome Proposed By UCR Researchers

Parents' Fears, Confusion Over Autism Confirmed By Survey

03 October 2008

National Children's Study Expanded To Bristol County By Brown University And Women & Infants Hospital

UNC And N.C. Roles Expanded In Landmark Children's Health And Development Study

What Happens When We Ask Autistic Persons What Is Wrong With Them?

01 October 2008

Older Men More Likely To Father A Child With Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Royal College Of Psychiatrists

The Mental Capacity Act Explained, UK

30 September 2008

Carnegie Mellon International Symposium To Include Presentation Of Groundbreaking Findings On Autism

Unlocking The Inner-Savant In All Of Us

29 September 2008

WPIC Mental Health And Wellness Lecture Series To Begin October 1

Toddlers' Focus On Mouths Rather Than On Eyes Is A Predictor Of Autism Severity

The Rett Syndrome Research Trust Introduces International Collaboration With Autism Speaks And MRC

Predictor Of Autism Severity: Toddlers' Focus On Mouths Rather Than On Eyes

25 September 2008

Program To Educate Teachers About Importance Of Early Intervention For Autism Launched

The Neuron-Behavior Link In Rett Syndrome

Selective Deletion Of Rett Syndrome Gene Provides Insight Into Origin Of Complex Behaviors

Bennett Leventhal, M.D., Receives AACAP George Tarjan Award For Contributions In Developmental Disabilities

24 September 2008

Autism, Learning Disabilities And ADHD Experts Convene At The Help Group Summit

Clues To Autism, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation From Rare Genetic Disorder

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