Autism News
Autism Expert from Australia, Speaker at “Autism/Aspergers 2004” Conference in B
By alex on October 22, 2004
PRWEB reports:
With over 1.5 million people in the United States diagnosed with a form of autism, including Asperger syndrome, it is critical for people (families, professionals and the general community) to become more educated about autism spectrum disorders, affecting 1 in 166 children today. Dr. Attwood, a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, brings over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism/Asperger’s/PDD. On...
With over 1.5 million people in the United States diagnosed with a form of autism, including Asperger syndrome, it is critical for people (families, professionals and the general community) to become more educated about autism spectrum disorders, affecting 1 in 166 children today. Dr. Attwood, a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, brings over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism/Asperger’s/PDD. On...
Hunt for Autism Genes to Be Led by Johns Hopkins Researchers
By alex on October 18, 2004
Johns Hopkins University reports:
With a three-year $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins scientists will lead the largest hunt for genetic contributors to autism, a neuropsychiatric condition whose causes are almost as mysterious today as when the condition was first described in 1943.
The researchers will apply new genome-searching technologies to available samples and information from 465...
With a three-year $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins scientists will lead the largest hunt for genetic contributors to autism, a neuropsychiatric condition whose causes are almost as mysterious today as when the condition was first described in 1943.
The researchers will apply new genome-searching technologies to available samples and information from 465...
Major depression at age 5? Researchers say it can happen
By alex on October 17, 2004
FortWayne.com reports:
Thirty years ago mental health experts thought it was impossible. Five years ago there was no proof. Preschoolers with major depression? Children 3, 4 or 5 years old so sad they think of killing themselves?
Thirty years ago mental health experts thought it was impossible. Five years ago there was no proof. Preschoolers with major depression? Children 3, 4 or 5 years old so sad they think of killing themselves?
Robert Durst and murder in Galveston Texas
By alex on October 15, 2004
CBS News Reports:
This man was AQUITTED of murder charges after it was made known to the jury that he has Asperger's syndrome and it interfered with his judgement abilities under stress. Unbelievable? Outrageous? Interesting? I'd like to present the link to this article at CBS.com 48 hours mystery because anything in the media about Aspergers is going to influence the way we are perceived by the public.
This man was AQUITTED of murder charges after it was made known to the jury that he has Asperger's syndrome and it interfered with his judgement abilities under stress. Unbelievable? Outrageous? Interesting? I'd like to present the link to this article at CBS.com 48 hours mystery because anything in the media about Aspergers is going to influence the way we are perceived by the public.
Prosecutors seek delay in Cottrell case
By alex on October 14, 2004
The Pasadena Star reports:
PASADENA -- Prosecutors are seeking a delay in the case of alleged Caltech ecoterrorist Bill Cottrell, insisting they need more time to research a defense claim that Cottrell suffers from a form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome.
Cottrell's defense filed a motion Wednesday objecting to the delay and asking that the trial proceed as scheduled Oct. 26.
Cottrell, 24, faces 35 years to life in federal prison in...
PASADENA -- Prosecutors are seeking a delay in the case of alleged Caltech ecoterrorist Bill Cottrell, insisting they need more time to research a defense claim that Cottrell suffers from a form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome.
Cottrell's defense filed a motion Wednesday objecting to the delay and asking that the trial proceed as scheduled Oct. 26.
Cottrell, 24, faces 35 years to life in federal prison in...
MRI shows brain changes underlying language deficits in autism
By alex on October 13, 2004
EurekAlert! reports:
A significant new brain imaging study shows clear brain differences between autistic boys with language impairment and those with normal language development.
The study, published October 11, 2004, in the online edition of the Annals of Neurology, found that a language center of the brain -- Broca's area -- is apparently normal in autistic boys who have normal language capabilities.
By contrast, autistic boys with...
A significant new brain imaging study shows clear brain differences between autistic boys with language impairment and those with normal language development.
The study, published October 11, 2004, in the online edition of the Annals of Neurology, found that a language center of the brain -- Broca's area -- is apparently normal in autistic boys who have normal language capabilities.
By contrast, autistic boys with...
Intelligence: Heredity-Environment Debate Resolved?
By alex on October 12, 2004
From: PsycPORT.com
Intelligence: Heredity-Environment Debate Resolved?
NewsRx.com - February 01, 2002
According to neuro- and cognitive scientists, different intellectual abilities are based on neural circuits that require environmental stimulation for development - and are open to change.
Intelligence: Heredity-Environment Debate Resolved?
NewsRx.com - February 01, 2002
According to neuro- and cognitive scientists, different intellectual abilities are based on neural circuits that require environmental stimulation for development - and are open to change.
WrongPlanet.net now links to #autistichat
By alex on October 11, 2004
The chat applet now connects to #autistichat on the irc.starchat.net network. I'd like to thank Mr. Coffee who runs this room.
What does this mean? This means that the chatroom won't be as quiet as it used to be. In other words, you will now be able to chat with someone at basically any time that you need support. I hope you guys enjoy this new feature!
What does this mean? This means that the chatroom won't be as quiet as it used to be. In other words, you will now be able to chat with someone at basically any time that you need support. I hope you guys enjoy this new feature!
Man with Asperger’s freed from hospital for criminally insane after decade
By alex on October 3, 2004
Awares.org reports:
A man suffering from Asperger's syndrome who was wrongly sent to Broadmoor hospital for the criminally insane, after being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, has been released a decade later after a campaign by the British newspapers, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph.
A man suffering from Asperger's syndrome who was wrongly sent to Broadmoor hospital for the criminally insane, after being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, has been released a decade later after a campaign by the British newspapers, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph.
Jane Pauley Will Do a Feature On Asperger’s
By alex on September 30, 2004
On Friday October 1st, the Jane Pauley Show will devote the entire episode to discussing Asperger's syndrome.
Find out which TV station (here in the U.S.A.) will air the program by going to their website...
Find out which TV station (here in the U.S.A.) will air the program by going to their website...
