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One in 110 American children suffer from ASD, shows study

Autism and related development disorders are becoming more common, with a prevalence rate approaching 1 percent among American 8-year-olds, according to new data from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

19 Dec 2009

Autism spectrum disorder dramatically increasing, early intervention crucial

In the wake of today's new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating that autism now affects 1% or 1 in every 110 American children, Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, called on the U.S. government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase funding - to address the growing global autism public health crisis.

19 Dec 2009

Autism Speaks calls on federal government to address the growing national autism public health crisis

In the wake of today's new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating that autism now affects 1 in every 110 American children, Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, called on the federal government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase funding - to address the growing national autism public health crisis.

18 Dec 2009

AST: Finding right autism treatment can greatly impact child's progress and future quality of life

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), an agency providing behavior therapy and other autism services throughout Southern California, offers practical tips for parents on selecting the best autism service provider for their child.

18 Dec 2009

Scientists discover new model to asses homeostatic relationships between body substances

The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes, LLC, a New Jersey based think tank focused on the application of neuroscience in business, inadvertently discovered a scientifically verifiable model for assessing homeostasis (balance) between substances in the body.

18 Dec 2009

Hydrocephalus Association awards stimulus grants for research initiative

The Hydrocephalus Association has announced research grants to scientists at five medical centers, in a new initiative to address the shortfall in progress in the treatment of hydrocephalus, a condition affecting one million Americans.

17 Dec 2009

Autism research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named among top ten medical breakthroughs

Autism research led by scientists at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been named one of the top ten medical breakthroughs of 2009 by Time Magazine.

14 Dec 2009

Talk To Me Technologies to help customers get funding through Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

AbleNet, Inc. announces a new program to offer Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance funding support through Talk To Me Technologies, LLC. This service is effective December 2009 for the AbleNet SuperTalker™ progressive communicator and FL4SH™ scanning communicator products.

11 Dec 2009

Tizard Centre to support Autism London to provide better understanding of hate crimes

The Tizard Centre at the University of Kent will support Autism London on a major new project that aims to provide a better understanding of hate crimes and victimisation against people with autism and learning disabilities.

11 Dec 2009

NAA protests against abusive restraint and seclusion in schools

Today the National Autism Association announced its support of H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, introduced Wednesday by Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). The federal bill is a much-anticipated solution to the issues of unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools.

11 Dec 2009

UnitedHealth Group invests $5.4M in The Help Group’s tax-exempt revenue bonds

The Help Group received $5,395,000 in capital that will support development of its newest campus serving Los Angeles-area children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

10 Dec 2009

Behavioral intervention can improve cognitive performance in children

Carnegie Mellon University scientists Timothy Keller and Marcel Just have uncovered the first evidence that intensive instruction to improve reading skills in young children causes the brain to physically rewire itself, creating new white matter that improves communication within the brain.

10 Dec 2009

Researchers dispel myths on increased incidence of autism disorder

There has been a major increase in the number of children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders over the last two decades - the question is why? Researchers have found a sharp difference between the beliefs of ordinary people and medical experts about the reasons for the increased incidence of autism.

10 Dec 2009

Comprehensive report details the prevalence, implications, costs of caregiving and demographics of caregivers

Caregiving is still mostly a woman's job and many women are putting their career and financial futures on hold as they juggle part-time caregiving and full-time job requirements.

9 Dec 2009

Physicians trust the safety and efficacy of H1N1 vaccine

A recent visit to the pediatric H1N1 vaccine clinic at a major Chicago medical center showed a surprising clientele - most parents bringing their children for vaccination were also medical professionals.

9 Dec 2009

Documentary presents inspirational story of kids with autism and Asperger's syndrome

Millions of people around the world are achieving success every day, but no accomplishments are as impressive as those achieved by people for whom everyday life is a challenge. "Kids With Cameras," a documentary presented by Polaris Media Group, to be released on December 15th, is a heartwarming and inspirational story of many such accomplishments achieved by kids with autism and Asperger's syndrome.

8 Dec 2009

Two Brown University faculty members receive federal funding for new neuroscience research projects

Two Brown University faculty members have received federal funding for innovative new neuroscience research projects focusing on brain development in infants and bipolar disorder in children.

7 Dec 2009

New study reveals genetic alteration can lead to severe childhood obesity

Scientists in Cambridge have discovered that the loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to severe childhood obesity. This is the first study to show that this kind of genetic alteration can cause obesity. The results are published today in Nature.

6 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Commonly prescribed beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase the incidence of autism-spectrum disorders, psychiatric pathology, cognitive problems and poor school performance in their children, according to a new study published in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

3 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

2 Dec 2009

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

One in 110 American children suffer from ASD, shows study

Autism spectrum disorder dramatically increasing, early intervention crucial

Autism Speaks calls on federal government to address the growing national autism public health crisis

AST: Finding right autism treatment can greatly impact child's progress and future quality of life

Scientists discover new model to asses homeostatic relationships between body substances

Hydrocephalus Association awards stimulus grants for research initiative

Autism research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named among top ten medical breakthroughs

Talk To Me Technologies to help customers get funding through Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

Tizard Centre to support Autism London to provide better understanding of hate crimes

NAA protests against abusive restraint and seclusion in schools

UnitedHealth Group invests $5.4M in The Help Group’s tax-exempt revenue bonds

Behavioral intervention can improve cognitive performance in children

Researchers dispel myths on increased incidence of autism disorder

Comprehensive report details the prevalence, implications, costs of caregiving and demographics of caregivers

Physicians trust the safety and efficacy of H1N1 vaccine

Documentary presents inspirational story of kids with autism and Asperger's syndrome

Two Brown University faculty members receive federal funding for new neuroscience research projects

New study reveals genetic alteration can lead to severe childhood obesity

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

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