Thursday, December 20, 2012
Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment
Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment: A new study in Clinical Epigenetics, suggests that the epidemic of autism amongst children in the U.S. may be associated with the typical American diet. The study by Renee Dufault and his team explores how mineral deficiencies, affected by dietary factors, such as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), could have a potential impact on how the human body frees itself of common toxic chemicals, for instance, pesticides and mercury.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Coconut oil, Seizures, Autism and more | Dr. Arturo M. Volpe
Coconut oil, Alzheimer’s disease, Seizures, Autism and more | Dr. Arturo M. Volpe: As I mentioned a few months ago in this newsletter, researchers are now looking at Alzheimer’s disease as a new form of diabetes and the expressions “Type 3 Diabetes” and “Diabetes of the Brain” have been coined. More specifically, in Alzheimer’s disease the brain loses its ability to burn glucose or blood sugar for energy.
Action Imitation at 1½ Years Is Better Than Pointing Gesture in Predicting Late Development of Language Production at 3 Years of Age - Zambrana - 2012 - Child Development - Wiley Online Library
Action Imitation at 1½ Years Is Better Than Pointing Gesture in Predicting Late Development of Language Production at 3 Years of Age - Zambrana - 2012 - Child Development - Wiley Online Library: This study examined whether poor pointing gestures and imitative actions at 18 months of age uniquely predicted late language production at 36 months, beyond the role of poor language at 18 months of age.
Exploring the Relationship Between Gesture and Language in ASD
Exploring the Relationship Between Gesture and Language in ASD: In this paper, we will explore the relationship between gesture and language in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Gesture and speech have been shown to share the same neural substrates, and it has been proposed that speech evolved over time from a gestural repertoire.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Alzheimer’s Tied to Mutation Harming Immune Response - NYTimes.com
Alzheimer’s Tied to Mutation Harming Immune Response - NYTimes.com: But now, in a surprising coincidence, two groups of researchers working from entirely different starting points have converged on a mutated gene involved in another aspect of Alzheimer’s disease: the immune system’s role in protecting against the disease. The mutation is suspected of interfering with the brain’s ability to prevent the buildup of plaque.
An Immune Element In Autism? Gene Screen Finds More Evidence | CommonHealth
An Immune Element In Autism? Gene Screen Finds More Evidence | CommonHealth: That robust immune element surprised the work’s senior investigator, Dr. Isaac Kohane of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. And it may have practical implications, says Dr. Martha Herbert, a Harvard neurologist and author of “The Autism Revolution.” The study looked at genes getting switched off and on, and “diet and environment could contribute to at least some of these genetic changes,” she said.
Does the brain become unglued in autism? | ScienceBlog.com
Does the brain become unglued in autism? | ScienceBlog.com: Cell adhesion molecules are the glue that binds cells together in the body. Deficits in adhesion molecules would be expected to compromise processes at the interfaces between cells, influencing tissue integrity and cell-to-cell signaling. In the brain, deficits in adhesion molecules could compromise brain development and communication between nerve cells.
Generic Drug May Ease Autism in Children
Generic Drug May Ease Autism in Children: Unlike other medications, which are used to quell behavioral problems that are sometimes associated with autism, like hyperactivity, insomnia, and aggression, bumetanide seems to ease some of the core features of the condition, including problems connecting and interacting with other people.
Health News - Treating Autism, Can Stem Cells Help?
Health News - Treating Autism, Can Stem Cells Help?: The TCD autism research group, which has investigated the genetic causes of autism for over a decade, has teamed up with scientists at the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) in NUI Galway to apply stem cell technology to further the understanding of autism that may lead towards the identification of better treatments. In a first for Ireland, REMEDI has already begun producing iPS cells from the skin cells of people with autism and their siblings.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
A blood test for autism? - CNN.com
A blood test for autism? - CNN.com: In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers from Children's Hospital Boston describe a new experimental test to detect the developmental disorder, based on the differences in gene expression between kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those without the condition.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Popular autism treatment might not be effective, study finds | www.statesman.com
Popular autism treatment might not be effective, study finds | www.statesman.com: “We’re not saying (sensory integration therapy) doesn’t work,” said Mark O’Reilly, a co-author and professor at UT. “It lacks scientific evidence.”
Lead author Russell Lang said the review should help families, occupational therapists and others identify research-based treatment options.
Lead author Russell Lang said the review should help families, occupational therapists and others identify research-based treatment options.
Scientists Reverse the Symptoms of Autism in Mice : Science/Tech : Medical Daily
Scientists Reverse the Symptoms of Autism in Mice : Science/Tech : Medical Daily: Researchers used a cancer drug that reversed synaptic hyperactivity. The drug reversed the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. In addition, even though autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, the drug worked for adult mice.
Scientists are measured in their enthusiasm, however. Several treatments have shown promise in mice only to be ineffective in humans. Autism spectrum disorder is caused by many genetic underpinnings, each of which makes up only 1 percent of cases. The drug used was also too toxic to be used in humans.
Scientists are measured in their enthusiasm, however. Several treatments have shown promise in mice only to be ineffective in humans. Autism spectrum disorder is caused by many genetic underpinnings, each of which makes up only 1 percent of cases. The drug used was also too toxic to be used in humans.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Effective autism care requires attention to comorbidities, research indicates - amednews.com
Effective autism care requires attention to comorbidities, research indicates - amednews.com: Caring for youths with autism spectrum disorder can be overwhelming for some primary care physicians because of the multiple comorbid conditions that often accompany ASD, said Boston pediatrician James M. Perrin, MD. Such conditions commonly include constipation, insomnia and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
But treating these associated health issues often helps children with ASD feel better and can improve their behavior and performance in school, said Dr. Perrin, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School in Boston and president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also is editor of a special supplement on ASD that was published online Nov. 1 in Pediatrics.
But treating these associated health issues often helps children with ASD feel better and can improve their behavior and performance in school, said Dr. Perrin, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School in Boston and president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also is editor of a special supplement on ASD that was published online Nov. 1 in Pediatrics.
Flu During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism Risk
Flu During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism Risk: Children born to mothers who had the flu during pregnancy or fevers lasting more than a week may have a slightly higher risk for autism, new research suggests.
"Our findings are interesting for research purposes, but they should not alarm women who are pregnant," says researcher Hjordis Osk Atladottir, MD, PhD, of Denmark’s University of Aarhus. "It needs to be emphasized that around 98% of the women in this study who experienced influenza or fever or took antibiotics during pregnancy did not have children with autism."
"Our findings are interesting for research purposes, but they should not alarm women who are pregnant," says researcher Hjordis Osk Atladottir, MD, PhD, of Denmark’s University of Aarhus. "It needs to be emphasized that around 98% of the women in this study who experienced influenza or fever or took antibiotics during pregnancy did not have children with autism."
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Air Pollution May Raise Autism Risk
Air Pollution May Raise Autism Risk: "Children exposed to higher levels of traffic-related pollutants during pregnancy or during the first year of life were at increased risk of autism compared to children exposed to the lowest level," says Heather E. Volk, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of research at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
Dysregulated protein synthesis may be behind autism
Dysregulated protein synthesis may be behind autism - PakTribune: Regulation of protein synthesis, also termed mRNA translation, is the process by which cells manufacture proteins. This mechanism is involved in all aspects of cell and organism function.
A new study in mice by researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal has found that abnormally high synthesis of a group of neuronal proteins called neuroligins results in symptoms similar to those diagnosed in ASD.
A new study in mice by researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal has found that abnormally high synthesis of a group of neuronal proteins called neuroligins results in symptoms similar to those diagnosed in ASD.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Children of scientists and engineers linked to autism
Children of scientists and engineers linked to autism - Honolulu Health Care | Examiner.com: Scientific America on November 14, 2012 published results of multiple studies linking children with autism to parents of technically minded people. One study conducted back in 1997 on 2,000 people in Great Britain found 12.5 percent of the fathers of children with autism listed their occupation as an engineer compared to 5 percent of fathers without a child with autism. Later research found scientists, computer programmers and mathematicians showed higher rates as well.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Happy Meals - Literally: Foods Like Fish, Walnuts May Improve Mood
Happy Meals - Literally: Foods Like Fish, Walnuts May Improve Mood: Scientists already knew that certain elements of the diet can affect
the brain. Cultures that follow diets rich in fish with high amounts of
omega-3 fatty acids, such as sardines, anchovies, salmon and mackerel, tend
to show less major depression, Cohen said.
the brain. Cultures that follow diets rich in fish with high amounts of
omega-3 fatty acids, such as sardines, anchovies, salmon and mackerel, tend
to show less major depression, Cohen said.
Factsheet for autism therapy: essential fatty acids (EFA) | Healing Thresholds
Factsheet for autism therapy: essential fatty acids (EFA) | Healing Thresholds: Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are compounds that cannot be made by the body, but are required for many crucial biochemical processes. There are two groups of EFAs: omega-6 and omega-3. The relative levels of these two groups of EFAs are critical to the health and development of the brain and the body. If the level of omega-6 is much higher than the level of omega-3 in the diet, there can be negative effects on cognition, mood, and behavior
Saturday, October 13, 2012
New DSM-5 Criteria For Autism -- Who Will Be Left Behind?
New DSM-5 Criteria For Autism -- Who Will Be Left Behind? - Forbes: When news broke that the autism spectrum categories of Asperger’s disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) would get subsumed into the wider maw of a general “autism disorder,” people worried. They worried about autistic people who are quite verbal or who have typical cognitive skills. What would happen to individuals whose autism doesn’t manifest in those terms as profound?
Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell
Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell - US News and World Report: Thirty children with the disorder, aged 2 to 7, will receive injections of their own stem cells from umbilical cord blood banked by their parents after their births. All of the cord blood comes from the Cord Blood Registry, the world's largest stem cell bank.
Scientists at Sutter Neuroscience Institute, in Sacramento, Calif., said the placebo-controlled study will evaluate whether the stem cell therapy helps improve language and behavior in the youngsters.
Scientists at Sutter Neuroscience Institute, in Sacramento, Calif., said the placebo-controlled study will evaluate whether the stem cell therapy helps improve language and behavior in the youngsters.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Progress Made On Drug For Autism Symptoms
Progress Made On Drug For Autism Symptoms : Shots - Health Blog : NPR: An experimental drug that helps people who have Fragile X syndrome is raising hopes of a treatment for autism.
The drug, called arbaclofen, made people with Fragile X less likely to avoid social interactions, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers suspect it might do the same for people with autism.
Fragile X is a rare genetic syndrome that can cause intellectual and social problems that are very similar to autism.
The drug, called arbaclofen, made people with Fragile X less likely to avoid social interactions, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers suspect it might do the same for people with autism.
Fragile X is a rare genetic syndrome that can cause intellectual and social problems that are very similar to autism.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Older Drug Reinvented for Autism - AGE OF AUTISM
Older Drug Reinvented for Autism - AGE OF AUTISM: "ZURICH—Changes in the brain caused by autism can be reversed in mice, a new preclinical study showed, opening a potential path to develop a treatment for the incurable disorder.
Roche Holding AG,ROG VX +17% a Swiss drug maker, and the University of Basel's Biozentrum said Friday the study identified a way to reverse a dysfunction in the brain's wiring typically caused by the disorder, which stumps intellectual development and can cause aggressive and anti-social behavior, and becomes evident in early childhood.
Roche Holding AG,ROG VX +17% a Swiss drug maker, and the University of Basel's Biozentrum said Friday the study identified a way to reverse a dysfunction in the brain's wiring typically caused by the disorder, which stumps intellectual development and can cause aggressive and anti-social behavior, and becomes evident in early childhood.
Nasal spray may be able to help autistic children
Nasal spray may be able to help autistic children :: WRAL.com: "Oxytocin is a naturally produced peptide in the brain," UNC psychiatrist Dr. Linmarie Sikich said.
Oxytocin also works as a neural transmitter in the brain.
Sikich says the small study gave half the children a placebo spray and the other half the oxytocin.
Oxytocin also works as a neural transmitter in the brain.
Sikich says the small study gave half the children a placebo spray and the other half the oxytocin.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Form of autism might improve with simple treatment, study says
Form of autism might improve with simple treatment, study says - latimes.com: The result, researchers reported Thursday in the online issue of Science, is a severe form of autism whose symptoms include not only social and communication deficits — the hallmarks of the disorder — but also epilepsy and mental retardation.
It’s an encouraging finding, because it suggests a simple treatment: Eating more branched chain amino acids, a nutritional supplement available at health food stores. Indeed, in mice engineered with a mutation in the same gene, symptoms could be controlled by changing their diet.
(Be sure and read the whole article because this information is a little deceiving without the rest.)
It’s an encouraging finding, because it suggests a simple treatment: Eating more branched chain amino acids, a nutritional supplement available at health food stores. Indeed, in mice engineered with a mutation in the same gene, symptoms could be controlled by changing their diet.
(Be sure and read the whole article because this information is a little deceiving without the rest.)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Polyunsaturated fatty acids help autism spectrum disorders
foodconsumer.org - Polyunsaturated fatty acids help autism spectrum disorders: For the 16-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 13 children with autism spectrum disorders at a mean age of 14.6 years were given either the fatty acids supplements or placebo. Plasma levels of antioxidants transferrin and superoxide dismutase, markers of signal transduction, were measured and the effect of supplementation was evaluated using the Social Responsiveness Scale and the Aberrant Behavior Checklist–Community.
The study showed supplementation of polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation regimen significantly improved Aberrant Behavior Checklist–Community–measured social withdrawal and Social Responsiveness Scale–measured communication in the children with autism spectrum who received the supplement.
The study showed supplementation of polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation regimen significantly improved Aberrant Behavior Checklist–Community–measured social withdrawal and Social Responsiveness Scale–measured communication in the children with autism spectrum who received the supplement.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Father of autistic boy creates an innovative approach to therapy that's bringing children to the table - literally. - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
Father of autistic boy creates an innovative approach to therapy that's bringing children to the table - literally. - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: Each episode of Be Like Buddy stars the puppet, Buddy, who represents a boy with autism. In the pilot episodes, "Eating at the Table" and "Going to a Restaurant", Buddy is taught daily living skills by an adult who uses principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), a visual schedule and reward system.
And while the adult is always sympathetic, encouraging and direct, Buddy is sometimes silly and imperfect, but willing to try.
And while the adult is always sympathetic, encouraging and direct, Buddy is sometimes silly and imperfect, but willing to try.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Experimental drug reduces autistic signs in lab mice
Experimental drug reduces autistic signs in lab mice | The Town Talk | thetowntalk.com: An experimental drug reduced two signature characteristics of autism -- repetitive behavior and abnormal social interactions -- in laboratory mice, new research finds.
The drug, GRN-529, targets glutamate, a major neurotransmitter found throughout the brain that's involved with activating neurons, or brain cells. Researchers believe the compound works through a specific glutamate receptor (mGluR5) and decreases glutamate activity.
The drug, GRN-529, targets glutamate, a major neurotransmitter found throughout the brain that's involved with activating neurons, or brain cells. Researchers believe the compound works through a specific glutamate receptor (mGluR5) and decreases glutamate activity.
Autism disorder may have link to smoking
Autism disorder may have link to smoking - UPI.com: Children of women who smoked during pregnancy were more likely to have high-functioning autism, such as Asperger's Disorder, U.S. researchers say.
Lead author Amy Kalkbrenner, assistant professor in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, said those with Asperger's Disorder display significant difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests, but they have linguistic ability.
Lead author Amy Kalkbrenner, assistant professor in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, said those with Asperger's Disorder display significant difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests, but they have linguistic ability.
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Higher Levels of Toxic Metals in Blood, Urine of Children with Autism | Psych Central News
A proposed link between aging, autism, and oxidation
Toilet Training - November 1, 2008 - American Family Physician
Investigation of a reinforcement-based toilet training procedure for children with autism
Toilet Training for Children with Autism: The Effects of Video Modeling
Toilet training individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
A parent training model for toilet training children with autism
Teaching a child with challenging behaviour to use the toilet: a clinical case study
5 Psych Disorders Have Common Genetics
Autism and Medication Hell - AGE OF AUTISM
Prenatal inflammation linked to autism risk, January 24, 2013 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Preventing autism? | Fox News Video
Epilepsy drug linked to tenfold increase in autism: researchers - Telegraph
Babies Can Guess Other People's Thoughts | Child Development | LiveScience
AutisMate: an iPad app for personalized autism therapy | VentureBeat
Deep brain stimulation helps with autism
Promoting Joint Attention in Toddlers with Autism: A Parent-Mediated Developmental Model
Increasing verbal responsiveness in parents of children with autism:a pilot study
Autism linked to gut bacteria, study finds | therecord
Prenatal Inflammation Linked to Autism | Psych Central News
Who Can Outgrow or Recover From Autism - WSJ.com
Study looks at worm therapy to treat autism | Fox News
Study looks at worm therapy to treat autism | Fox News
Study: Some Children May Outgrow Autism - US News and World Report
American parents awarded £600,000 in compensation after their son developed autism as a result of MMR vaccine | Mail Online
Early Autism Treatment Benefits Kids' Brains
mitochondrial disorders and autism
Autism Science Digest: Aluminum Toxicity in Mitochondrial Dysfunction and ASD - AGE OF AUTISM
SSRI Autism Roundup: New Concerns for a New Year
Local Family Using Breakthrough Autism Treatment
More Evidence Vitamin D May Reduce Autism Risk
7 foods destroying your good mood | Fox News
Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment
Coconut oil, Seizures, Autism and more | Dr. Arturo M. Volpe
Action Imitation at 1½ Years Is Better Than Pointing Gesture in Predicting Late Development of Language Production at 3 Years of Age - Zambrana - 2012 - Child Development - Wiley Online Library
Exploring the Relationship Between Gesture and Language in ASD
Alzheimer’s Tied to Mutation Harming Immune Response - NYTimes.com
Does the brain become unglued in autism?
ScienceBlog.com
Generic Drug May Ease Autism in Children
Health News - Treating Autism, Can Stem Cells Help?
A blood test for autism? - CNN.com
Popular autism treatment might not be effective, study finds
Scientists Reverse the Symptoms of Autism in Mice : Science/Tech : Medical Daily
Effective autism care requires attention to comorbidities, research indicates
Flu During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism Risk
Air Pollution May Raise Autism Risk
Dysregulated protein synthesis may be behind autism
Children of scientists and engineers linked to autism
Literally: Foods Like Fish, Walnuts May Improve Mood
Factsheet for autism therapy: essential fatty acids
New DSM-5 Criteria For Autism -- Who Will Be Left Behind?
Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell
Progress Made On Drug For Autism Symptoms
Older Drug Reinvented for Autism
Nasal spray may be able to help autistic children
Form of autism might improve with simple treatment, study says
Polyunsaturated fatty acids help autism spectrum disorders
Father of autistic boy creates an innovative approach to therapy that's bringing children to the table - literally
Experimental drug reduces autistic signs in lab mice
Autism disorder may have link to smoking
New Autism Drug Shows Promise In Lab Studies
New Numbers On Autism As A Disorder Of The Whole Body
Autism Linked to Obesity in Mothers
New tool to diagnose autism within minutes
New Study Reveals New Natural Treatment for Autism
Could autism be reversed with a pill?
Autism research may be about to bear fruit
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms
People with autism possess greater ability to process information, study suggests
Minocycline to Treat Childhood Regressive Autism
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms
Side effects of minocycline treat... [Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2010] - PubMed - NCBI
Parents report a widely prescribed antibiotic is effective for fragile X treatment
A DOUBLE BLIND, PLACEBO CONTROLLED, CROSSOVER
The lack of Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Fragile X Syndrome
Autism: Doctors reverse rare autism disorder in mice that robs girls of their speech and movement
Parent Training Programs
Optimizing Parent Coaches’ Ability to Facilitate Mastery Experiences of Parents of Children with Autism
Parent training: A review of methods for children with autism spectrum disorders
URGENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND LAWMAKERS: Especially see: the Best Practice Information and the information on Less Expensive Interventions.
Neurofeedback Helps Those With Autistic Disorders, Study Finds
Service Animals: Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
Gluten-free, casein-free diet may help some children with autism
Download a free PDF version of the parent manual. Autism Center - Family Education
Study compares traits of autism, schizophrenia
Parental Training Plus Meds Most Effective for Autism
Training parents is good medicine for children with autism behavior problems
Toddlers with autism show improved social skills following targeted intervention, finds NIH-supported study
3D technology autism Orlando: 3D technology "Letters alive" helps autistic children at Audubon Park Elementary in Orlando
Autism linked to other disorders
'Love hormone' which makes mothers kinder could help treat autism
Why is Autism on the Rise?
Coconut Oil Touted as Alzheimer's Remedy (Autism also mentioned)
Trained Peers Better at Aiding Autistic Kids with Social Skills
Supporting Families and Caregivers in Everyday Routines
Couple who meet at work have autistic babies?
Study on Autism and Maternal and Paternal Age
Neurofeedback and Autism
Airway abnormality may point to autism
Autistic children have 'too many brain cells in region for emotional development'
Mail Online
Potential Link Found Between Type 2 Diabetes and Autism
Doctors Find Link Between Lyme Disease, Autism
Keeping People With Special Needs Safe
RESEARCHERS have for the first time identified two biologically different strains of autism
New method to detect autism in kids
Ockham's Razor and autism: the case for developmental neurotoxins contributing to a disease of neurodevelopment.
Out of Sync Brain May Be a Clue to Autism
Do Tech-Rich Regions Have More Autism?
'Face blind' sufferers see world like this. But now there's hope -
How Common Is Autism?
Study finds many children with autism improve social skills over time
Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm
Educating the Spectrum
Interest in toys predicts autism treatment`s effectiveness in toddlers
A Controlled Trial of a Training Course for Parents of Children with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism: Behavioral Therapy Trumps Medication, Studies Say - ABC News
The Development of an Effective Applied Behavioral Analysis... : Infants & Young Children
Five-minute questionnaire identifies subtle signs of autism in one-year olds
Functional Categories of Delayed Echolalia
Functional Categories of Immediate Echolalia
Joint Attention, Social Reciprocity, Mand Training, Mothers as Behavior Analysts
Fever during pregnancy, diabetes and obesity may raise autism risk
Developmental Disabilities on the Rise in U.S.
Pediatric Massage: A Nurturing Intervention for Autism
New study claims 83 autism cases caused by vaccinations
Women who start prenatal vitamins early are less likely to have children with autism
New Research Study on Most Effective Seizure Treatments for Children with Autism...
Brain structure, gene expression differ dramatically in autistic brain: study
Who Will Be Autistic in 2013? Learn More About the New Diagnostic Criteria
Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Autism Screening Quiz
PEDS and PEDS:DM
Ages and Stages Developmental Screening
Closely Spaced Pregnancies Linked to Increased Autism Risk - ABC News
Asperger syndrome - Google Books
Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome ... - Google Books
Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome ... - Google Books: "Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome: a user guide to adolescence By Luke Jackson"
SpringerLink - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 38, Number 10
SpringerLink - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 38, Number 10: "LEGO® therapy and the Social Use of Language Programme (SULP)
The relationship between executive functioning, central coherence, and repetitive behaviors in the high-functioning autism spectrum — Autism
SpringerLink - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 37, Number 5
SpringerLink - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 37, Number 5: "Abstract
Altered visual exploration of faces likely contributes to social cognition deficits seen in autism.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's ... - Google Books
A cognitive behaviour therapy intervention for anxiety in children with Asperger's syndrome - UQ eSpace
Asperger Syndrome Guide
Asperger's Syndrome-Symptoms
Health Buzz: Autism Study Was an 'Elaborate Fraud' - US News and World Report
Joint attention training for children with autism using behavior modification procedures
First Do No Harm: Alternative Medicine Can Be Lethal to Kids
Children with autism and their friends: a multidim... [J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2008] - PubMed result
A social adjustment enhancement intervention for h... [J Autism Dev Disord. 2004] - PubMed result
The effectiveness of parent-child interaction ther... [J Autism Dev Disord. 2008] - PubMed result
Autism Teaching Tools: Play and Language Therapy
Engage With Your Child with Autism
Parent Child Interaction Video Dr. Solomon
Videos By Topic
Parent Training for Young Children With Developmental Disabilities: Randomized Controlled Trial
Autism Speaks, Press Updates, Early Intervention For Toddlers With Autism Highly Effective, Study Finds
Parent implemented early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review - McConachie - 2006 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Wiley Online Library
Study finds link between autism, air pollutants - San Jose Mercury News
How a gene mutation leads to autism
Clinical Trial For Rett Syndrome Launched -- BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Myers et al. 120 (5): 1162 -- AAP Policy
Early Intervention Improves Autism Symptoms
Targeted intervention improves social skills in toddlers with autism
Cell Energy Dysfunction Seen in Autism Psych Central News
American scientists think they have developed a test – using MRI brain scans – that can determine whether someone has autism.
Now, a simple test to detect autism in minutes!
Children With Autism Appear More Likely To Have Cell Irregularity
Risk of ASDs increased significantly with each 10-year increase in maternal age
Arch Gen Psychiatry -- Abstract: Advancing Paternal Age and Autism
PINNACLE - Behavior Problems of Children With Autism, Parental Self-Efficacy, and Mental Health
New drug to treat autism being tested at New Brunswick hospital mycentraljersey.com MyCentralJersey.com
Opposing Views: Does Attachment Parenting Cause Autism?
Horses becoming a more common therapeutic tool Dothan Eagle
New autism drug tested at New Brunswick hospital APP.com Asbury Park Press
University of Missouri College of Education researchers announced Thursday a new autism curriculum being implemented in two Columbia schools. Researchers are conducting their curriculum in both Lange Middle School and West Junior High. The study is targeting both autistic boys and girls ages eleven to fourteen years old.
Distinctive brain activity in autistic kids - World - Mail & Guardian Online
A landmark study proves that children are capable of recovery from autism, or of making substantial gains in cognitive and adaptive functioning, as well as language skills, according to results released last night by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
Testing Autism Drugs in Human Brain Cells - Technology Review
Bracelet may help communication for people with autism Marketplace From American Public Media
DNA Variation Increases Autism and Schizophrenia Risk Chromosome 17, DNA & Genetics My Health News Daily
Infants exposed to the highest levels of thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative that used to be found in many vaccines, were no more likely to develop autism than infants exposed to small amounts, according to a study conducted by the immunization safety office at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published in the journal Pediatrics.
Autism – Detected By A Simple Urine Test
Can pets help keep you healthy? - Sleepy Eye, MN - The Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch
Is there a way to eliminate the confusion between autism and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)?
Autistic patients’ brains have less communication between regions, study finds The Salt Lake Tribune
Dogs may lower stress in children with autism abc7.com
Autism treatment: FDA issues warning on chelation drugs - latimes.com
Jaundice in newborns may be linked to autism - CTV News
Language delays found in siblings of children with autism
Therapy provides hope in abating autism » Features » Tahlequah Daily Press
Kids with autism don't experience contagious yawning - Health - Mental health - msnbc.com
Technology Review: A Drug Shows Promise in Autism
"Swring" Making Impact On Kids With Autism - Health News Story - KXLY Spokane
Toddlers With Autism May Fix Their Eyes On Geometric Patterns Rather Than Children Playing
Where an infant fixes their gaze 'could be an early indicator of autism' Mail Online
APC Protein Connected to Autism and Mental Retardation Psych Central News
Opposing Views: Research: Almost Certainly No Autism "Epidemic"
Autism: MedlinePlus
Scientists identify new drug strategy against fragile X syndrome
Scientists identify new drug strategy against fragile X syndrome
Quick brain scan could screen for autism Reuters
3 different medical trials seek autism cure abc7.com
Researchers Say Alzheimer's Drug May Help Autism - Health News Story - WDIV Detroit
U of L scientists: Promising results in autism treatment WHAS11.com Louisville news, Kentucky news & breaking news WHAS11.com News for Louisville, Kentucky
Parents Can Learn to Teach Social and Language Skills to Children with Autism -- NEW YORK, July 26 /PRNewswire/ --
Autism in kids more prevalent among wealthier parents, study finds - JSOnline
Supported Play Date Interactions Between Children With Autism and Typically Developing Peers
Speech Patterns May ID Kids With Autism
New "Signs of Autism" Findings
Autism Treatment New Strategy : Horseback Riding
Study explores early signs of autism Canada News Toronto Sun
Research presented at autism conference finds no benefit of special diet, potential link between autism risk and fertility treatment - Wellness - TIME.com
Treatment Options and Parent Choice is ABA the only way?
Randomized, controlled trial of an intervention for toddlers with autism: the Early Start Denver Model.
Using Family Context to Inform Intervention Planning for the Treatment of a Child with Autism — Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
A two-year prospective follow-up study of community-based early intensive behavioural intervention and specialist nursery provision for children with autism spectrum disorders. Iliana Magiati. 2007; Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - Wiley InterScience
Predictors of Optimal Outcome in Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Parent implemented early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review. Helen McConachie. 2006; Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Wiley InterScience
Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Myers et al. 120 (5): 1162 -- Pediatrics
Joint Attention in Children With Autism — Focus Autism Other Dev Disabl
Guidelines for Early Identification, Screening, and Clinical Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Greenspan et al. 121 (4): 828 -- Pediatrics
Focus on autism research - Google Books
Child: Care, Health & Development - Abstract: Volume 29(5) September 2003 p 357-366 Factors affecting family-centred service delivery for children with disabilities.
Expanding Interventions for Children With Autism — Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Effects of Low-Intensity Behavioral Treatment for Children with Autism and Mental Retardation
The Effects of an Accelerated Parent Education Program on Technique Mastery and Child Outcome — Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think
SpringerLink - Book Chapter: "The effectiveness of interventions for children with autism"
Effectiveness of a Home Program Intervention for Young Children with Autism
Direct versus indirect response-reinforcer relationships in teaching autistic children
The development of a treatment-research project for developmentally disabled and autistic children.
Designing Research Studies on Psychosocial Interventions in Autism
Contextualized Behavioral Support in Early Intervention for Children with Autism and Their Families
Coaching Families and Colleagues: A Process for Collaboratio... : Infants & Young Children
Can one hour per week of therapy lead to lasting changes in young children with autism? -- Vismara et al. 13 (1): 93 -- Autism
Can Children with Autism Recover? If So, How?
The Best Quality Cooperation between Parents and Experts in Early Intervention.
Behavioral Approaches to Promoting Play -- Stahmer et al. 7 (4): 401 -- Autism
The Behaviors of Parents of Children with Autism Predict the Subsequent Development of Their Children's Communication
Vitamin D Recommendations for Kids
Sun-sational Vitamin D: D-fense against disease
Asperger Syndrome, Autism, And Empathy: Study Links 27 Genes
Dr. Anthony Alessi: Sports can help autistic children
New gene for autism gives hope for future
Magnetism tested as autism treatment
Weighted Belt for Autism? -- Research Summary
Popular Autism Treatment Yields No Benefits
Asperger's Diagnoses May Redefine What Is Normal
Help to understand research
Researchers Explore Possible Immune Role in Autism
Friday, April 27, 2012
New Autism Drug Shows Promise In Lab Studies
New Autism Drug Shows Promise In Lab Studies: A report released Wednesday by the National Institutes of Mental Health and Pfizer states a new autism drug known as GRN-529 is showing promise in clinical studies. The drug was used in a recent study of mice that display symptoms similar to those in autistic humans.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
New Numbers On Autism As A Disorder Of The Whole Body
New Numbers On Autism As A Disorder Of The Whole Body | CommonHealth: “I have come to believe that just as autism is not simply a genetics problem, it is not simply a brain problem, either. Autism involves the whole body. As a physician, I’ve seen so many autistic children with similar medical problems that I can’t believe it’s just a coincidence…At this point, I think there is enough evidence to say that while autism certainly involves the brain, it is really a problem of the whole body, including the brain, from molecules to cells, from organs to metabolism, from immune to digestive systems.”
Friday, April 13, 2012
Autism Linked to Obesity in Mothers
Autism Linked to Obesity in Mothers - WSJ.com: Researchers said mothers who are obese are significantly more likely to have a child with autism or another developmental abnormality. The finding adds to the increasingly complex picture of possible factors that contribute to the disorders.
Additional Research Information
Maternal Metabolic Conditions and Risk for Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Additional Research Information
Maternal Metabolic Conditions and Risk for Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Thursday, April 12, 2012
New tool to diagnose autism within minutes
New tool to diagnose autism within minutes - NY Daily News: Researchers are developing a new tool that will diagnose autism in young children within mere minutes instead of the hours that it currently takes.
Diagnosing autism is complex and subjective. Dennis Wall, associate professor of pathology and director of computational biology initiative, Harvard Medical School, is working on algorithms to detect autism rapidly and with high accuracy.
They are designed to work within a mobile architecture, combining a small set of questions and a short home video of the subject, to enable rapid online assessments, the journal Nature Translational Psychiatry reports.
Diagnosing autism is complex and subjective. Dennis Wall, associate professor of pathology and director of computational biology initiative, Harvard Medical School, is working on algorithms to detect autism rapidly and with high accuracy.
They are designed to work within a mobile architecture, combining a small set of questions and a short home video of the subject, to enable rapid online assessments, the journal Nature Translational Psychiatry reports.
New Study Reveals New Natural Treatment for Autism
New Study Reveals New Natural Treatment for Autism - MarketWatch: While the origin of autism mainly resides in the brain, Dr. Shui Yin Lo's research suggests that blockages along the yang meridians that connect the brain to the gastrointestinal tract can be linked to the major clinical symptoms of autism.
An advocate for meridian therapy, Dr. Shui Yin Lo's research in Traditional Chinese Medicine speculates that Qi flows throughout the body on a thin layer of water made of solid, nanometer-sized particles called Stable Water Clusters. Double Helix Water, ultra-pure water made of Stable Water Clusters, could erect bridges over blockages to realign the energy flow, helping the body to heal itself.
An advocate for meridian therapy, Dr. Shui Yin Lo's research in Traditional Chinese Medicine speculates that Qi flows throughout the body on a thin layer of water made of solid, nanometer-sized particles called Stable Water Clusters. Double Helix Water, ultra-pure water made of Stable Water Clusters, could erect bridges over blockages to realign the energy flow, helping the body to heal itself.
Could autism be reversed with a pill? - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.
Could autism be reversed with a pill? - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.: A study out Wednesday in the journal Neuron found that medication could correct the health and behavior problems of mice with a genetic condition known to lead to autism in people. The drug, which acts on the synapses, or gaps, between brain cells, reversed a vast range of symptoms often associated with autism -- including hyperactivity, impaired learning and memory, and extreme sensitivity to sounds.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Autism research may be about to bear fruit
The Associated Press: Autism research may be about to bear fruit: More than $1 billion has been spent over the past decade researching autism. In some ways, the search for its causes looks like a long-running fishing expedition, with a focus on everything from genetics to the age of the father, the weight of the mother, and how close a child lives to a freeway.
That perception may soon change. Some in the field say they are seeing the beginning of a wave of scientific reports that should strengthen some theories, jettison others and perhaps even herald new drugs.
That perception may soon change. Some in the field say they are seeing the beginning of a wave of scientific reports that should strengthen some theories, jettison others and perhaps even herald new drugs.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism: Children with autism who were born either prematurely or several weeks late may experience more severe symptoms than kids with autism who were born on time, according to a new study.
These children also may be more likely to inflict self-injury, researchers found.
Although the reasons their symptoms are more severe remain unknown, the study suggested it may have something to do with what caused the children to be born before 36 weeks' gestation or after 42 weeks.
These children also may be more likely to inflict self-injury, researchers found.
Although the reasons their symptoms are more severe remain unknown, the study suggested it may have something to do with what caused the children to be born before 36 weeks' gestation or after 42 weeks.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms | News - Home: "30% of individuals with fragile X syndrome have full autism. Another 30% have an autism spectrum disorder," says Randi Hagerman, M.D., medical director of the mind institute and professor of pediatrics at University of California Davis Medical Center.
Hagermam says she first met Holly when she was just a few months old. The infant's fragile X syndrome was subtle. But "she was extremely delayed," says Hagerman.
As part of a clinical trial Holly started taking a serotonin medication. Then minocycline, a common antibiotic normally used to treat acne was added to her regimen.
"Her developmental testing just improved remarkably," says Hagerman.
Hagermam says she first met Holly when she was just a few months old. The infant's fragile X syndrome was subtle. But "she was extremely delayed," says Hagerman.
As part of a clinical trial Holly started taking a serotonin medication. Then minocycline, a common antibiotic normally used to treat acne was added to her regimen.
"Her developmental testing just improved remarkably," says Hagerman.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
People with autism possess greater ability to process information, study suggests
People with autism possess greater ability to process information, study suggests: People with autism have a greater than normal capacity for processing information even from rapid presentations and are better able to detect information defined as 'critical', according to a study published March 22 in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. The research may help to explain the apparently higher than average prevalence of people with autism spectrum disorders in the IT industry.
Minocycline to Treat Childhood Regressive Autism - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Minocycline to Treat Childhood Regressive Autism - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov: There is a subgroup of children with autism that appears to develop typically for a period of time, and then loses social or language skills, or regresses. A recent study by Vargas and co-workers at Johns Hopkins has demonstrated that this regressive type of autism is associated with chronic brain inflammation as shown by an abnormal production of inflammatory cytokines among other abnormalities.
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms | News - Home
New treatment wipes out autism-like symptoms | News - Home: "30% of individuals with fragile X syndrome have full autism. Another 30% have an autism spectrum disorder," says Randi Hagerman, M.D., medical director of the mind institute and professor of pediatrics at University of California Davis Medical Center.
Hagermam says she first met Holly when she was just a few months old. The infant's fragile X syndrome was subtle. But "she was extremely delayed," says Hagerman.
As part of a clinical trial Holly started taking a serotonin medication. Then minocycline, a common antibiotic normally used to treat acne was added to her regimen.
"Her developmental testing just improved remarkably," says Hagerman.
Hagermam says she first met Holly when she was just a few months old. The infant's fragile X syndrome was subtle. But "she was extremely delayed," says Hagerman.
As part of a clinical trial Holly started taking a serotonin medication. Then minocycline, a common antibiotic normally used to treat acne was added to her regimen.
"Her developmental testing just improved remarkably," says Hagerman.
Side effects of minocycline treat... [Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2010] - PubMed - NCBI
Side effects of minocycline treat... [Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2010] - PubMed - NCBI: Minocycline can rescue the dendritic spine and synaptic structural abnormalities in the fragile X knock-out mouse. This is a review and preliminary survey to document side effects and potential outcome measures for minocycline use in the treatment of individuals with fragile X syndrome. We surveyed 50 patients with fragile X syndrome who received minocycline for at least 2 weeks and found that the most common reported side effect is gastrointestinal difficulty, including loss of appetite.
Parents report a widely prescribed antibiotic is effective for fragile X treatment
Parents report a widely prescribed antibiotic is effective for fragile X treatment: One of the antibiotics most commonly prescribed to treat adolescent acne can increase attention spans and communication and decrease anxiety in patients with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental impairment, according to a new survey study that is the first published on parents' reports of their children's responses to treatment with the medication.
Abstract - SpringerLink
Abstract - SpringerLink: The lack of Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) in FXS causes dysregulation and usually overexpression of a number of its target genes, which can cause imbalances of neurotransmission and deficits in synaptic plasticity. The use of metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) blockers and gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA) agonists have been shown to be efficacious in reversing cellular and behavioral phenotypes, and restoring proper brain connectivity in the mouse and fly models. Proposed new pharmacological treatments and educational interventions are discussed in this chapter.
The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Fragile X Syndrome
The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Fragile X Syndrome: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the leading inherited cause of mental retardation and autism spectrum disorders worldwide. It presents with a distinct behavioral phenotype which overlaps significantly with that of autism. Unlike autism and most common psychiatric disorders, the neurobiology of fragile X is relatively well understood. Lack of the fragile X mental retardation protein causes dysregulation of synaptically driven protein synthesis, which in turn causes global disruption of synaptic plasticity. Thus, FXS can be considered a disorder of synaptic plasticity, and a developmental disorder in the purest sense: mutation of the FMR1 (fragile X mental retardation 1) gene results in abnormal synaptic development in response to experience.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Autism: Doctors reverse rare autism disorder in mice that robs girls of their speech and movement | Mail Online
Autism: Doctors reverse rare autism disorder in mice that robs girls of their speech and movement | Mail Online: Doctors reverse rare autism disorder in mice that robs girls of their speech and movement
Rett Syndrome affects one in 10,000 girls. They typically show symptoms after their first birthday
It is the most physically disabling form of autism, but scientists believe they are close to finding a cure
Rett Syndrome affects one in 10,000 girls. They typically show symptoms after their first birthday
It is the most physically disabling form of autism, but scientists believe they are close to finding a cure
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Parent training: A review of methods for children with autism spectrum disorders 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.02.003 : Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders | ScienceDirect.com
Parent training: A review of methods for children with autism spectrum disorders 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.02.003 : Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders | ScienceDirect.com
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are common in the general childhood population, and are both serious and lifelong. Tremendous strides have been made in the treatment of these ASD in recent years, particularly with respect to psychological interventions. Given the considerable amount of time and cost involved in providing these interventions, parent training and involvement is a particularly appealing intervention option. This paper is a review and status report on evidence based methods that are available for training parents of children with ASD as therapists. Current trends and future directions are discussed.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are common in the general childhood population, and are both serious and lifelong. Tremendous strides have been made in the treatment of these ASD in recent years, particularly with respect to psychological interventions. Given the considerable amount of time and cost involved in providing these interventions, parent training and involvement is a particularly appealing intervention option. This paper is a review and status report on evidence based methods that are available for training parents of children with ASD as therapists. Current trends and future directions are discussed.
Optimizing Parent Coaches’ Ability to Facilitate Mastery Experiences of Parents of Children with Autism
Optimizing Parent Coaches’ Ability to Facilitate Mastery Experiences of Parents of Children with Autism: The outcomes of this study reinforce the benefits of sensitizing the core practices of coaching to enhance the capacity of the coaches to influence mastery experiences of parents of children with autism. Since mastery experiences have the most powerful influence on self-efficacy and since self-efficacy can influence the quality of care that parents provide to their children as well as the degree of enjoyment they derive from the parenting experience (Coleman and Karraker, 1997), the practice of sensitizing traditional coaching models could have far-reaching benefits for families of children with autism. However, it is necessary to apply the model to a large sample size of coaches across different programs for children with autism to better understand its strengths and weaknesses. In addition, this model needs to be compared with other models of parent coaching in existence for parents of children with autism.
Abstract - SpringerLink
Abstract - SpringerLink: A number of parent training programs for parents of children with ASD have been developed. An overview and rationale for why parent training for ASD differs from other childhood groups will be described. An overview of the major parent training methods used for ASD, the research to support them, and the effects achieved will be discussed.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Neurofeedback Helps Those With Autistic Disorders, Study Finds
Neurofeedback Helps Those With Autistic Disorders, Study Finds: Research on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) shows that neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) can remediate anomalies in brain activation, leading to symptom reduction and functional improvement. This evidence raises the hopes for a behavioral, psychophysiological intervention moderating the severity of ASD.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Service Animals: Fact Sheet -- Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
Fact Sheet -- Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA: Service Animals. The rule defines "service animal" as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support, are not service animals. The final rule also clarifies that individuals with mental disabilities who use service animals that are trained to perform a specific task are protected by the ADA. The rule permits the use of trained miniature horses as alternatives to dogs, subject to certain limitations. To allow flexibility in situations where using a horse would not be appropriate, the final rule does not include miniature horses in the definition of "service animal."
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Gluten-free, casein-free diet may help some children with autism
Gluten-free, casein-free diet may help some children with autism: A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey data from parents to document the effectiveness of a gluten-free, casein-free diet on children with ASD.
Download a free PDF version of the parent manual. Autism Center - Family Education
National Autism Center - Family Education: Everywhere they turn, parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are bombarded with treatment choices—all of which claim to be effective. This manual is designed to support parents as they make decisions about their child’s treatment.
It discusses the complexity of diagnostic evaluations for children on the autism spectrum, identifies and describes effective treatments, and outlines the importance of professional judgment and using data to guide treatment decisions. Other topics include the role of family preferences and values in the decision-making process, and how best to determine if a professional or organization has the capacity to provide evidence-based practice for a child with autism.
Download a free PDF version of the parent manual.
It discusses the complexity of diagnostic evaluations for children on the autism spectrum, identifies and describes effective treatments, and outlines the importance of professional judgment and using data to guide treatment decisions. Other topics include the role of family preferences and values in the decision-making process, and how best to determine if a professional or organization has the capacity to provide evidence-based practice for a child with autism.
Download a free PDF version of the parent manual.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Study compares traits of autism, schizophrenia
Study compares traits of autism, schizophrenia: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia are distinct disorders with unique characteristics, but they share similarities in social dysfunction. For many years, this similarity resulted in confusion in diagnosis. Many young people with ASD were thought to have a childhood version of schizophrenia, said Dr. Noah Sasson, assistant professor in the UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Sasson points out that clear differences exist between people diagnosed with schizophrenia and ASD. Symptoms of ASD can be seen from very early in life, while the onset of schizophrenia typically occurs in young adulthood. And individuals who have schizophrenia often experience hallucinations and delusional thoughts, which are far less common in individuals with ASD.
Sasson points out that clear differences exist between people diagnosed with schizophrenia and ASD. Symptoms of ASD can be seen from very early in life, while the onset of schizophrenia typically occurs in young adulthood. And individuals who have schizophrenia often experience hallucinations and delusional thoughts, which are far less common in individuals with ASD.
Parental Training Plus Meds Most Effective for Autism | Psych Central News
Parental Training Plus Meds Most Effective for Autism Psych Central News: In the study, Yale investigators and their colleagues discover that parental training, in addition to medications, provides an improved approach for children with behavioral problems.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Training parents is good medicine for children with autism behavior problems
Training parents is good medicine for children with autism behavior problems: Children with autism spectrum disorders who also have serious behavioral problems responded better to medication combined with training for their parents than to treatment with medication alone, Yale researchers and their colleagues report in the February issue of Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Toddlers with autism show improved social skills following targeted intervention, finds NIH-supported study, December 8, 2010 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Toddlers with autism show improved social skills following targeted intervention, finds NIH-supported study, December 8, 2010 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH): Targeting the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml) in early intervention programs yielded sustained improvements in social and communication skills even in very young children who have ASD, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study was published online Dec. 8, 2010, in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
3D technology autism Orlando: 3D technology "Letters alive" helps autistic children at Audubon Park Elementary in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel
3D technology autism Orlando: 3D technology "Letters alive" helps autistic children at Audubon Park Elementary in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel: A menagerie of virtual 3-D animals that swim, eat bugs and fly are building crucial reading skills in autistic children at Audubon Park Elementary in Orlando.
Four-year-old Christopher Gómez lined up a set of specialized word and animal cards, including one with the letter 'I' and a picture of an iguana under a camera to compose the sentence, "The iguana can eat."
Four-year-old Christopher Gómez lined up a set of specialized word and animal cards, including one with the letter 'I' and a picture of an iguana under a camera to compose the sentence, "The iguana can eat."
Monday, January 23, 2012
Autism linked to other disorders - USATODAY.com
Autism linked to other disorders - USATODAY.com: Many children with autism also have other developmental or psychiatric conditions, including learning disabilities, speech delays, attention or seizure disorders and anxiety.
According to new research, some of those co-occurring conditions may explain why autism diagnoses often change as children get older.
In a survey by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, more than one-third of parents with children between 6 and 17 years old reported that their child's diagnosis of autism had changed over time.
According to new research, some of those co-occurring conditions may explain why autism diagnoses often change as children get older.
In a survey by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, more than one-third of parents with children between 6 and 17 years old reported that their child's diagnosis of autism had changed over time.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
'Love hormone' which makes mothers kinder could help treat autism | Mail Online
'Love hormone' which makes mothers kinder could help treat autism Mail Online: 'If that's true, it's really cool, because it suggests that oxytocin breaks down normal social barriers.'However past research has suggested that the hormone could also have a negative impact, prompting participants to become angry and more aggressive.
Confirming this suspicion, Platt observed that within the first hour or two after getting the hormone, the monkeys actually became more selfish and it took a couple of hours for them to become more social and compassionate.
Confirming this suspicion, Platt observed that within the first hour or two after getting the hormone, the monkeys actually became more selfish and it took a couple of hours for them to become more social and compassionate.
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