Autism News
When autism isn’t a disability – Bucks Free Press
By alex on November 10, 2005
Bucks Free Press | When autism isn?ta disability Bucks Free Press, UK - ... Marc, who has lived in High Wycombe all his life, has mild Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism which affects thousands of people. ... |
Autistic man gets 3-year sentence in ricin case – Seattle Times
By alex on November 9, 2005
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| Autistic man gets 3-year sentence in ricin case Seattle Times, United States - Attorneys for 38-year-old Robert Alberg, who has a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome and has been diagnosed with clinical depression and other mental ... |
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Autism Problems Explained In New Research
By alex on November 8, 2005
ScienceDaily.com reports: New research from Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute helps to explain why children with autism spectrum disorders (autism) have problem-solving difficulties.
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging technology (fMRI) the Florey scientists have shown that children with autism have less activation in the deep parts of the brain responsible for executive function (attention, reasoning and problem solving).
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Killer Sought Solace Online – Los Angeles Times
By alex on November 1, 2005
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| Killer Sought Solace Online Los Angeles Times, CA - ... The messages paint a portrait of a troubled young man struggling with Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder described as a variant of autism that ... |
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Justice system ‘ignores’ autism – BBC News
By alex on October 31, 2005
BBC News | Justice system 'ignores' autism BBC News, UK - People involved in the administration of criminal justice must raise their awareness of autism and Asperger's syndrome, a leading charity says. ... |
fMRI shows difference in Autist brain
By alex on October 26, 2005
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) show a difference in the autist brain when compared to non-autist brains.
MIT researchers to investigate autism
By alex on October 13, 2005
As per this article, MIT researchers will look at the genetic, molecular and behavioral aspects of autism. Funds for this research are from a $7.5 million dollar grant.
A family thrives in the shadow of autism
By alex on October 11, 2005
Jaiden.net reports: In "Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts," Susan Senator describes her journey of raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other boys. Senator offers valuable strategies for coping successfully with the daily struggles of life with an autistic child. Senator was invited on "Weekend Today" to discuss her story. Here's an excerpt:
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Two students suspended for hair styles pull out of school – Denton Record Chroni
By alex on September 21, 2005
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| Two students suspended for hair styles pull out of school Denton Record Chronicle (subscription), TX - ... Aug. 22. Skyler Burns is autistic and suffers from Asperger's Disorder, a type of pervasive developmental disorder, she said. The ... |
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Parents claim teacher restrained kid – Boston Herald
By alex on September 17, 2005
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| Parents claim teacher restrained kid Boston Herald, United States - ... But Barry Grushkin said he was never told restraints were being used on his daughter, Anaya ? who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism ? until he ... |
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