Autism News
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A standard drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, called metformin, has been shown to be effective in aiding overweight children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to maintain or reduce their body mass index (BMI).
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Accra -
The HopeSetters autism center in Ghana is trialing a new app designed to help children identified with an autism spectrum disorder. The center is located in the Ghanaian coastal city of Tema.
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An alarming new study indicates that the newer generation of fungicides could be linked to conditions like autism and various neurodegenerative diseases. The study is based on an animal model.
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Phoenix -
Country Music Artist, Shari Rowe has led the campaign in the U.S. for this year's Autism Awareness Day. The theme for this year was "Light It Up Blue."
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London -
One in 68 children in the U.S. is affected by autism, with boys receiving four times as many diagnoses as girls. Is there a medical difference or are girls being missed out in terms of diagnosis?
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The Tribeca Film Festival and co-founder Robert De Niro have announced a program change, cancelling a decision to show the anti-MMR vaccine film, 'Vaxxed,' at this year's festival. De Niro said he was the one to schedule the film but has now removed it.
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The Tribeca Film Festival and co-founder Robert De Niro have announced a program change, cancelling a decision to show the anti-MMR vaccine film, 'Vaxxed,' at this year's festival. De Niro said he was the one to schedule the film but has now removed it.
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Neuroscientists think it may be possible to reverse the symptoms of one type of genetic associated autism. This is based on pinpointing a missing gene needed for brain development.
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Sydney -
CTV meteorologist Cindy Day is drawing a storm of protest due to recent Twitter posts concerning Frankie MacDonald, a popular self professed weather man from Sydney, Nova Scotia, who also happens to be autistic.
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New research suggests a common drug, administered to people with high blood pressure, could be effective for people with autism, in addressing some of the behaviors associated with the condition.
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Canadian researchers released results of a study on taking antidepressants during pregnancy and it raises concerns. They found woman have a far higher chance of having a child who will be diagnosed as autistic if they take antidepressants while pregnant.
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Toronto -
A father in Ontario lost custody of his two young sons, in part because he refused to stop trying to cure the boys' autism and other illnesses with homeopathy.
The boys, aged nine and ten have "severe and profound" autism spectrum disorder.
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Police in Britain are investigating that country's first potential case of a parent giving their child bleach as a "cure" for autism.
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On Friday, government researchers in the United States reported that autism may be overdiagnosed in as many as 9 percent of kids.
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Simi Valley -
After last night's Republican primary debate, autism advocates expressed outrage about candidate claims that vaccines cause autism and the dosing schedule should change.
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One in six children in the United States will have a developmental delay or disability. Developmental disabilities begin during the developmental period of life, either prior to birth or during infancy.
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A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a link between autism and gestational diabetes. Women who develop diabetes earlier in their pregnancy have a higher chance of birthing a child with autism, the study found.
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A new clothing line that uses embedded global positioning system (GPS) tracking technology is helping parents protect autistic children, who are prone to wandering away from their homes or supervised spaces.
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The hormone oxytocin may help improve social deficiency-related symptoms of autism, according to research on a mouse model of the disorders.
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Scientists have identified a molecular network that includes many genes previously linked to autism spectrum disorders. Narrowing this down, one specific molecular pathway appears responsible.
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Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health reported Thursday that mothers who were exposed to significant levels of fine particulate pollution in their third trimester of pregnancy doubled the risk of having a child with autism.
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An initial study has found improvements in behavior and communication skills among young men treated with sulforaphane. This chemical is a constituent of vegetables like broccoli.
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A new trial has found that teaching parents certain therapeutic interactions for babies showing early signs of autism may improve the infants’ future social development.
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Fixing impaired neurons appears to ease the symptoms of autism in laboratory studies on mice, where mice have the disorder. This is according to a new study published in the journal Neuron.
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In a new study, researchers determine that heritability outweighs non-genetic risk factors when it comes to the developmental disorder.
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Duke University is launching a $41 million stem-cell trial to explore the use of umbilical cord blood cells to treat autism, stroke, cerebral palsy, and related brain disorders.
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Durham -
A bold, new study led by researchers at Duke University seeks to examine the applicability of umbilical cord stem cells for use in the treatment of autism.
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Anaheim -
Law enforcement officials in California have been arrested the parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy who officials belive was being kept in a cage.
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“One out of 64 children is still being diagnosed with autism. Soldiers are still going to war. The need for guide dogs is greater than ever. Standards for the industry are coming in the very near future."~Jason Devito, Founder of Canines 4 Hope
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Some boys with autism were exposed to elevated levels of testosterone, cortisol, and other hormones while their mothers were pregnant, according to a new report.
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A photo of an autistic girl Via Flickr user Alain Elorza
Hopesetters Autism School, Tema, where the new app is being tested. Hopesetters Autism School
Avonte Oquendo, 14, of Queens, went missing on October 4th. Surveillance footage has video of him running away from his Long Island City school. PIX 11
Sydney Opera House lit up in blue for World Autism Awareness Day
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