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Health News: Understanding Autism and Genetics
March 1st, 2013Research out of George Washington University published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals another piece of the puzzle in a genetic developmental disorder that causes behavioral diseases such as autism.
Hope For The Weary
September 1st, 2012Just imagine.
You are pregnant and expecting your first child. For nine months, the anticipation builds, compounded by baby showers, gifts, excited relatives, and congratulatory friends.
Discover the large network of support for families who battle autism.
Health Tips: Saliva and Pupil Size Differences in Autism Show System in Overdrive
September 1st, 2012University of Kansas researchers have found a larger resting pupil size and lower levels of a salivary enzyme associated with the neurotransmitter norepinephrine in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Health News: Mutations in Autism Susceptibility Gene Increase Risk in Boys
September 1st, 2012Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine identified five rare mutations in a single gene that appear to increase the chances that a boy will develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Autism: Putting the Pieces Together
April 1st, 2012Every year, more than one million young children with unidentified disabilities—including autism—enter school with learning and health issues. These issues put them far behind their peers and have a lasting, negative effect on their ability to meet their full potential.
When it is time to begin school, learning and health issues put autistic children far behind their peers. There are resources that can help begin to close the gap.
Treatments and Support for Autism
Autism is a brain function disorder resulting in impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, and restricted, repetitive behavior. These symptoms start before a child is three years old and affect four boys for every girl.
A New Look at Autism
April 1st, 2011When someone says: “He’s autistic,” what does that mean? Because the disorder is so prevalent these days, most of us have some idea of what it could be. Maybe we conjure up images of children rocking back and forth, having little to no eye contact, and maybe even having genius intelligence trapped in a body that refuses to communicate.
The prevalence of this disease is growing exponentially, and there’s a lot we can do to help.Signs and Symptoms of ASD
April 1st, 2011The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention characterize the signs and symptoms of autism with a list of common behaviors that may present themselves. They are not a definitive list, but can be used as red flags to begin a conversation with your family doctor. They include:
