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Autism Spectrum Disorders

What My Daughter's Diagnosis Has Meant For Her Twin

Denise Henry | Posted 04.02.2013 | Parents
Read More: Special Needs Children, Twins, World Autism Day, Autism Awareness Month, Pdd-Nos, Having a Twin, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents-Autism, Parents-Moms, Parents News
Denise Henry

I try to capture these moments in a picture or on video because sometimes I'm not sure how often these moments will occur in the coming years. I want them to hold on tight to each other and lean on each other throughout their lives, as siblings should do for each other.

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Autism Community's Beautiful Response To Newtown Misconceptions

Babble.com | Posted 03.12.2013 | Parents
Read More: Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Shines, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Adam Lanza, Newtown Shooting, Slidepollajax, Parents News
Babble.com

"We wanted to celebrate autism and the people we love through photos and positive messages. We wanted the world to see the faces of autism and to hear the stories we had to tell."

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Connecting Autistic Behavior to Brain Function

Marlene Behrmann | Posted 11.22.2012 | Science
Read More: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Research, Autism Spectrum Disorders Research, Autism, Autism Study, Adult Autism, Autism Spectrum, Science News
Marlene Behrmann

Even given our significant advances in understanding how the brain works, there hasn't been evidence to tie autistic behavioral patterns together with corresponding neural functions. Until now.

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School Planning for Autistic Spectrum Disorders in 500 Words Or Less

Mark Bertin, M.D. | Posted 11.19.2012 | Home
Read More: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders Education, Aspergers Syndrome, Austim School, School Autism Kids, Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, Children With Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders School, Autism Spectrum, Home News
Mark Bertin, M.D.

The bottom line in educational planning, however, is this: As long as a child continues to show symptoms of an autistic spectrum disorder of any kind, he or she requires continued and targeted special services.

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Disturbing New Statistics About Autism And Bullying

Posted 09.06.2012 | Parents
Read More: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anti-Bullying Programs, Video, Archives-of-Pediatric-and-Adolescent-Medicine, Paul R. Sterzing, Adolescents, Adhd, Asds, Autism, Bullies, Teens With Autism, Adolescents With Autism, School Bullying, Autism Spectrum, Parents News

All bullying is troubling -- no matter where, when or to whom it occurs. But a new study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine ...

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Leveraging the Power of Social Networking, Game Mechanics and Personalization for Autism Support

Grant Verstandig | Posted 08.27.2012 | Impact
Read More: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Costs, Autism Medical Attention, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Medical Costs, Autism Technology, Autism, Autism Help, Autism Spectrum, Impact News
Grant Verstandig

For autism caregivers, today's digital health platforms can offer the personalized tools, resources, and support they need to live healthier lives and, in turn, better care for those who depend on them

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WATCH: Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman Opens Up About Son's Autism

Posted 05.03.2012 | Black Voices
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Shortly after his first birthday, Shawn Stockman says his son Micah suddenly began to change. The R&B singer who earned accolades and world-renown as ...

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JWOWW Cares: Jersey Shore Celeb Volunteers To Help Autistic Youth

MTV | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact
Read More: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism, Jersey Shore, Jwoww, Mtv, Jenni Farley, Impact News

Seriously, who knew? Jenni used to nanny special needs kids? Now she's volunteering in Long Island and taking time out of the hot tub to discuss a cau...

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