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Father’s Age May Increase Risk of Autism

A mother’s age during pregnancy has long been linked to disabilities such as Down’s syndrome, but little has been linked to the age of the father. Recent research, however, may show that, as a father ages the risk of having a child with autism, including Asperger’s syndrome, increases.   Autism is thought to be caused by a... Read moreChevron
posted 09/11/2012, comments (0)|
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Treating Adolescents with Autism Not Always Effective

Therapies used to treat adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been shown to be effective, according to a new research study completed at Vanderbilt University. Overall, there is no single treatment for autism. Treatments for autism are usually symptomatic, based on the struggles of each individual, for example, some children... Read moreChevron
posted 09/03/2012, comments (0)|
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Stimming

The term “stimming” is short for self-stimulation (also called stereotypy) and refers to repetitive movements. These types of behaviors are currently listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as one of the symptoms of autism: “stereptyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g. hand or finger flapping or twisting or complex... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2012, comments (0)|
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Pesticides and Autism

The exact cause of autism is not known, but scientists do believe that it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One such environmental factor may be pesticides. A number of studies have shown a link between pesticide use or exposure during pregnancy and developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD): A... Read moreChevron
posted 08/22/2012, comments (0)|
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Screening Children at 12 Months Old for Autism With the Help of Parents

One concern about children on the autism spectrum is the difficulty in diagnosing children at a young age – thereby having them miss the benefits of early intervention services. A new study, completed at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and published in the July 2012 issue of The International Journal of Research &... Read moreChevron
posted 08/15/2012, comments (0)|
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