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Mass. emergency workers learn to recognize autism
Sun May 27 13:51:05 EDT 2012
Norwood Police Lt. Martin Baker begins his training session with a startling new government statistic: 1 in 88 children in the United States has autism or a related disorder.
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Most Children With Autism Diagnosed at 5 or Older
Fri May 25 00:37:44 EDT 2012
Title: Most Children With Autism Diagnosed at 5 or Older Category: Health News Created: 5/24/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Fevers during pregnancy linked to autism, but medication helps
Wed May 23 21:10:06 EDT 2012
Women who reported having had a fever during pregnancy were more likely to give birth to a baby who would later be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a development delay, says a major new study. But the babies of women who treated their fevers with medication fared no worse than babies...
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MONROE: Towns went âBlueâ for National Autism Month
Sun May 27 09:00:26 EDT 2012
MONROE — April was recognized across the United States as National Autism Month and served as an opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and the issues within the autism community.
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Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
Thu May 24 17:44:42 EDT 2012
But earlier interventions make a big difference, experts say
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DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
Fri May 25 03:09:44 EDT 2012
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation;...
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Autism Spectrum Therapies to Host Free Insurance Workshops on California Mandated Autism Coverage, Senate Bill 946.
Tue May 22 03:40:27 EDT 2012
California is the 28th state to enact Autism Insurance Reform with the passing of Senate Bill 946. It requires that every health care plan that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage also provide coverage for behavioral health treatment for autism. Behavior health treatment includes...
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Employment prospects dim for young adults with autism
Mon May 14 10:33:18 EDT 2012
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.
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Call for autism education equality
Sun May 27 10:16:36 EDT 2012
SUE FERRIS knows all too well how important it is to support students with special needs.
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New program for autistic kids takes technological approach
Wed May 16 01:04:08 EDT 2012
Nish Parikh, CEO of WebTeam Corp., developed Shanesh Colors Program, an interactive, educational intervention program for children with learning disabilities or with autism or autism spectrum related disorders.
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