Autism News
In search of a cure for autism
By alex on August 2, 2004
Independent.co.uk reports:
Parents spend thousands on therapies that claim to help autistic children live normal lives, but most of them are unproven. Now doctors aim to find out what really works.
WrongPlanet.net gets more than 400 members and more than 3500 posts
By alex on August 1, 2004
WrongPlanet.net has been quickly growing. This is much faster than anyone expected. We have been featured by quite a few different media organizations including television news stations, newspapers, and online magazines. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this community so great. I wish you all the best.
New Study Says It’s Possible to Spot Asperger’s Syndrome in Infants
By alex on July 27, 2004
ABC News reports
V11 points out a link to the actual study
Authors of a new study on Asperger's syndrome say a "tilt test" can show whether a baby might be at risk. Most babies will keep their head upright when being tilted, instead of keeping it aligned with the body.
V11 points out a link to the actual study
Study: Brain is atypical in autistic boys
By alex on July 27, 2004
A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute has found that two areas in the brain are larger in boys with autism than in boys who are developing normally.
The study, published in Wednesday's edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, represents the most comprehensive examination yet of brain volume in children with autism.
The study, published in Wednesday's edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, represents the most comprehensive examination yet of brain volume in children with autism.
Misdiagnosing Narcissism – Asperger’s Disorder
By alex on July 26, 2004
Zongoo.com writes:
Asperger's Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), though evident as early as age 3 (while pathological narcissism cannot be safely diagnosed prior to early adolescence).
latest in Canadian autism struggle
By alex on July 24, 2004
A letter to Canada's prime minister highlights present state sponsered human rights violations against autistic people. The letter is online at the
author's website
New Items in the WrongPlanet.net Online Store!
By alex on July 24, 2004
We've added a few new items to the Wrong Planet online store. Help support our quickly growing site by purchasing any of a number of items that have our cool logo on them! I think the alien is adorable. I have received the t-shirt and its very nice. Because this is on demand customization, allow a little more time for shipping than they indicate that it will take. I hope you guys like the products there!
The Smart Guy
By alex on July 23, 2004
Dennis Brabham reports:
Chris Langan is not your average genius
If you've gotten out of line at any number of eastern Long Island bars or nightclubs in the past two decades, there's a good chance that Chris Langan was the guy tossing you through the doors. Unlike most bouncers, however, Langan probably could calculate your exact trajectory and total air displacement before you even hit the ground.
Chris Langan is not your average genius
If you've gotten out of line at any number of eastern Long Island bars or nightclubs in the past two decades, there's a good chance that Chris Langan was the guy tossing you through the doors. Unlike most bouncers, however, Langan probably could calculate your exact trajectory and total air displacement before you even hit the ground.
First-ever reduction in autism diagnoses in California
By alex on July 23, 2004
First-ever reduction in autism diagnoses in California appears to reinforce theory of link with mercury poisoning
Awares.org article
Awares.org article
New articles, poetry, short stories, and web links added!
By alex on July 22, 2004
I've been really busy but I managed to find the time to add many of your submitted works. Check them out at the Writing and Poetry section of our site! I also added some new links to the links section of the site.
