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Traffic pollution tied to autism risk: study

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies who are exposed to lots of traffic-related air pollution in the womb and during their first year of life are more likely to become autistic, suggests a new study.The...
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'Special needs children need to be special somewhere else': Hero waiter wins praise for refusing to serve customer who didn’t want to sit next to Down syndrome kid

'Special needs children need to be special somewhere else': Hero waiter wins praise for refusing to serve customer who didn’t want to sit next to Down syndrome kid | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Michael Garcia has won a lot of fans after he refused to serve a customer at steakhouse in Houston, Texas who made a cruel comment about a special needs child that he didn't wish to be seated near.
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Epilepsy, migraine susceptibility kept in the family - News-Medical.net

Epilepsy, migraine susceptibility kept in the family News-Medical.net "Epilepsy and migraine are each individually influenced by genetic factors," commented lead author Melodie Winawer (Columbia University Medical Center, New York, USA) in a press...
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Clinical Trials to Examine Generic Drugs for Epilepsy - HealthCanal.com

Clinical Trials to Examine Generic Drugs for Epilepsy
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CINCINNATI—University of Cincinnati (UC) clinician-researchers have received $2.6 million to study generic antiepileptic drugs as part of an effort to provide the U.S.
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New information on autism and genetics

Research has revealed another piece of the puzzle in a genetic developmental disorder that causes behavioral diseases such as autism.
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Autism bill, other measures set to take effect - Alaskajournal.com

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One of the new laws set to take effect in Alaska will require health insurance policies to cover treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
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Gene target shows promise for autism - Futurity: Research News

Gene target shows promise for autism - Futurity: Research News | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Gene target shows promise for autism Futurity: Research News The findings, which appear in the latest issue of Nature, provide a pathway to the creation of pharmaceuticals aimed at treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that are associated with...
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New UK autism clinic offers help to patients, families - Lexington Herald Leader

New UK autism clinic offers help to patients, families - Lexington Herald Leader | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Lexington Herald Leader New UK autism clinic offers help to patients, families Lexington Herald Leader Ionut Moga, 11, is a cheerful, talkative, über sports fan who doesn't care that the name of the new clinic in the little white bungalow not far...
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Mental illness and autism— not the same thing - The Redding Pilot

Mental illness and autism— not the same thing - The Redding Pilot | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Mental illness and autism— not the same thing
The Redding Pilot
We all journey through our lives with the gifts and limitations that comprise who we are.
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More Evidence Vitamin D May Reduce Autism Risk - Medscape

More Evidence Vitamin D May Reduce Autism Risk Medscape Children and adolescents living in the United States in states with higher levels of ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure are much less likely to develop autism than their counterparts living in...
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Doctors and Parents Say Autism Is Not a Violent Disorder - WHAG

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Doctors and Parents Say Autism Is Not a Violent Disorder
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The shooter of Newtown had a case of autism and now, many are wondering if Asperger's can be the cause. Professionals say autism is a neurological disorder and not a mental illness.
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A 'Pacemaker' for the Brain May Stop Seizures - Everyday Health

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A 'Pacemaker' for the Brain May Stop Seizures
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In a clinical trial, doctors at Mayo Clinic are treating epilepsy with an experimental stimulator that uses electricity to shock seizures away.
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I have Asperger's; I am just like you

I have Asperger's; I am just like you | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Like you, I get angry sometimes. And, like you, I would never think of channeling that emotion into violence.
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Living with autism - Hanford Sentinel

Living with autism - Hanford Sentinel | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Living with autismHanford SentinelFinally, after taking him to see another doctor, she learned the truth: Her son had autism, a developmental disorder that makes it difficult for people to develop normal social and communication skills.
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» Researchers Explore Why Some Kids Seem to Outgrow Autism - Psych Central News

» Researchers Explore Why Some Kids Seem to Outgrow Autism - Psych Central News | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Although rare, new research confirms that there are some children who just seem to outgrow autism and shed all remnants of the disorder. Cases like these
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Miss Montana is first autistic contestant for Miss America

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There are girls who spend their lives living out an episode of “Toddlers and Tiaras.” And then there’s Alexis Wineman, a Miss America contestant who entered the pageant world on a whim and now is the first-ever Miss America competitor who lives...
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Father passes on his knowledge after years of epilepsy seizures - This is Staffordshire

Father passes on his knowledge after years of epilepsy seizures - This is Staffordshire | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
This is Staffordshire Father passes on his knowledge after years of epilepsy seizures This is Staffordshire Epilepsy is a common condition which causes seizures, some mild and some very serious, which are due to excess electrical activity in the...
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Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House join forces to host autism ... - The News-Press

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Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House join forces to host autism ...
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People with autism connect on the Internet - Deutsche Welle

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People with autism connect on the Internet
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More than often people suffering from Asperger's tend to be victimized by society, according to Dr. Fred Volkmar, Director of the Yale University's Child Study Center.
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New Information On Autism and Genetics - Science Daily (press release)

New Information On Autism and Genetics Science Daily (press release) This research shows for the first time that genetic lesions known to be associated with autism and other behavioral diseases disrupt cellular and molecular mechanisms that ensure...
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Major changes underway for diagnosing autism - KY3

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Major changes underway for diagnosing autism
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SPRINGFIELD, -- A major shift in diagnosing a health condition, and that change that could leave families in a financial lurch.
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Minnesota's Jerry Kill refuses to let epilepsy remove him from the ...

Minnesota's Jerry Kill refuses to let epilepsy remove him from the ... | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
HOUSTON – The coach opened it up for questions, and a little boy raised his hand. The child could have asked Jerry Kill anything, anything at all, and he would have gotten a straight answer. The Kill way is to tell the truth, ...
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Learn More About The Best Autism Schools NJ Offers

Learn More About The Best Autism Schools NJ Offers | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
There are many parents who are concerned about the current state of educational systems and are looking for top autism schools NJ offers to ensure that their children get the best education they can (At Special Education Schools, NJ Children Can Be...
Shelby Mota's curator insight, April 24, 7:12 PM

If you are looking for a good autistic school for your child, this article provides information on where to go and what to look for.

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Hundreds of Mutations Potentially Linked to Autism - Genetic Engineering News

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Hundreds of Mutations Potentially Linked to Autism
Genetic Engineering News
"These new discoveries using HTS confirm that the genetic origins of autism are far more complex than previously believed," said Joseph D.
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Dylan Hockley died in Anne Marie Murphy's arms

Dylan Hockley died in Anne Marie Murphy's arms | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
Dylan and Anne Marie were among 26 students and school staff members who died in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Friday, killed by a lone gunman who had burst into their classroom.
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How to host an autism family for the holidays | child, special, family - News ... - OCRegister

How to host an autism family for the holidays | child, special, family - News ... - OCRegister | Special Needs News | Scoop.it
How to host an autism family for the holidays | child, special, family - News ...OCRegisterThe holiday season is filled with wonderful opportunities to gather with family and friends, but for special needs families who have a child with autism,...
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