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Autism is IN THE NEWS

Autism has become a very newsworthy topic.  There is more written about Autism Spectrum Disorders in public news sources that ever before.  The news is full of articles that support a variety of philosophies and opinions and information related to ASD.  Sometimes the writers present very strong opinions and sometimes disagreements.  There are also many stories about the challenges or victories of individuals and their families.  This department will share a few recent articles about Autism Spectrum Disorders that have been in the headlines.  Autism Family Online is presenting these ariticles for information purposes only.  The views and opinions written about in these articles does not represent the specific philosophy of AutismFamilyOnline.com.

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A possible early glimpse of autism's impact on older siblings
A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more . . . keep reading
Autism Intervention for Toddlers Improves Developmental Outcomes
Children with autism who receive a high intensity developmental behavioral intervention starting by age 18-30 months show major improvements in IQ, language, adaptive behavior, and severity of their diagnosis . . . keep reading
Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The study, which was part of the . . . keep reading
Lack of Eye Contact May Predict Level of Social Disability in Two-Year Olds with Autism
By age 2, children with autism show unusual patterns of eye contact compared with typically developing children. This symptom appears to be related to a child's level of impairment and may be a useful biomarker for diagnosing autism at an earlier age. . . . keep reading
This d-o-g makes reading easy for students
SAMANTHA GOWEN
Five classmates share a red blanket on the floor next to their desks. In the middle of their small pack sits Zoe, calm, comfortable and very furry. Ten small hands stroke Zoe's back and boxy head . . . keep reading
Gateways and Slingshot: The Use of Visual Supports in Jewish Special Education
Gateways and Slingshot:  The Use of Visual Supports in Jewish Special Education Videotaped Examples of Visual Strategies being used in and educational program for students with special learning needs. . . . keep reading
Rick Lavoie: Play Dates & Children with Learning Challenges
In this video Rick Lavoie talks about play dates and teaching your child with learning challenges the necessary social skills to build solid friendships. . . . keep reading
Temple Grandin: The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow Part 1 & 2
An interesting interview with Temple Grandin . . . keep reading
Temple Grandin's Success Story
The story of Temple Grandin's life with autism is now being made into an HBO movie. Her parents were told she was autistic as a child when she did not learn to speak until she was 4 years old. However, Temple Grandin went on to become a . . . keep reading
Senators consider requiring insurance cos. to cover autism
Bob Bennett
November 03, 2009 The role health insurers should be playing in paying for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders was taken up Oct. 23 a . . . keep reading
Lions training dogs for children with autism
Penny Coles
As the number of children with autism has ballooned in recent years, the Lions service club has stepped up to the plate with a program to provide assistance with dog guides. For more than 25 years, the Lions Foundation of Canada has been providing dog guides to people with disabilities, first for the visually impaired, then to people with hearing problems, those with special needs or suffering from seizures. Their newest program will place dogs with children . . . keep reading
Autism Speaks Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Parents' Right to Due Process in Securing Appropriate Education for Children with Disabilities
Autism Speaks Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Parents' Right to Due Process in Securing Appropriate Education for Children with Disabilities Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, applauded the United States Supreme Court decision yesterday in Forest Grove v. T.A in which the Court held, in a 6-3 vote, that "IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) authorizes reimbursement for the cost of private special education services when a school district fails to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education and the private school placement is appropriate, regardless of whether . . . keep reading
Dr. Anthony Alessi: Sports can help Autistic Children
Anthony Alessi
Sports play a role in treating autism by emphasizing coordination and body awareness. Dedication to improving a particular athletic skill will also increase . . . keep reading
Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) Continues to Support Genetic Research and Findings
Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) Continues to Support Genetic Research and Findings Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) continues to play an integral role in continuing genetic research and new findings in the complex autism inheritance puzzle. In a study published in the June 26 edition of the journal PLoS Genetics, a research team including geneticists from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified 27 different genetic . . . keep reading
Dad: Horse Riding Helped His Son With Autism
Emily Friedman
It was a horse named Betsy, after all, that Isaacson credits with helping to heal his son Rowan, who was diagnosed with autism just after his second birthday in 2004. The toddler's uncommunicative, tantrum-ridden state devastated . . . keep reading
Autism Speaks Joins the New Jersey Autism Community in Applauding State Senate Passage of Autism Insurance Reform Legislation
Autism Speaks Joins the New Jersey Autism Community in Applauding State Senate Passage of Autism Insurance Reform Legislation Autism Speaks today joined New Jersey families, Autism New Jersey, and other autism advocacy organizations in applauding the members of the State Senate for passing S. 1651, which requires insurance companies to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies. The bill passed . . . keep reading
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