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This finding, described online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, sheds light on what researchers call “theory of mind” abilities—our intuitive skill for figuring out what other people think, intend, and believe. Finally someone looking at how autistic people think!
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When researchers completed diagnostic assessments on 192 twin pairs, they foundfraternal twins were more likely to share an autism diagnosis than identical twins. Fraternal twins share only 50 percent of their DNA, which means something else is probably responsible for the double diagnosis.
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Great Articel on NPR. Genetics were thought to account for ninety percent of a child's risk for autism, but a new study by the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests environmental factors could play a much larger role than previously thought.
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As found on consumer reports... Review of a new book, "Autism's False Prophets," retells the heated history of the Autism vaccine debate... studies continued to show no link, and with thimerosal...and Consumer Reports' medical advisers strongly recommend childhood vaccination.
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As reported March 22 in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. This finding is encouraging for parents who want to know which treatments are best for helping their young child with autism.
The results of the study indicate that the toddlers who played with fewer toys before the More Th read more »
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The gene, GRIP1 (glutamate receptor interacting protein 1), is a blueprint for a traffic-directing protein at synapses — those specialized contact points between brain cells across which chemical signals flow.
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Two groups tested identified the same mutation in 1% of those with autism and 3% in those with epilepsy. Several carriers of the SYN1 mutation had both disorders.
Several genes have already been linked with many forms of autism. An estimated one in 1,000 people suffer from a severe from of autis read more »
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Children with communication difficulties are particularly benefiting from the iPad, educators say, because it provides a more interactive experience. But the newer device won't completely replace existing technology, Leonardi said, including a Dynavox system that helps children with severe physica
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Researchers examined nearly 600 children ages 2 to 5—roughly half of whom had autism— in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Those whose homes were within 1,000 feet of a freeway at birth appeared to be twice as likely to have autism, though the association didn't extend to major roads. Wh
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