For Student With Autism, Having Service Animal in School Is 'Lifesaver'
By
Zach Miners
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Education - November 25, 2009
Service animals in schools can foster learning, but pushback from districts is not uncommon.
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'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too
Health - November 15, 2009
Oxytocin could be inappropriate for use with autism, expert cautions
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New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion
Health - November 13, 2009
Study findings might further autism research
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Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
Health - November 9, 2009
Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say
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Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Health - October 27, 2009
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Health - October 21, 2009
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say
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Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
Health - October 19, 2009
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder
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Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
Health - October 7, 2009
Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study
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Grandparents Can Join the Hunt for Causes of Autism
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 6, 2009
1 percent of kids may have autism—and environmental factors may play a role in higher rates.
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Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
Health - October 5, 2009
U.S. government study estimates that 1 of every 91 children is affected
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Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Health - August 5, 2009
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say
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With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Health - July 27, 2009
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder
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Autism and Vaccines: Is the Case Closed?
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - July 22, 2009
U.S. News holds a roundtable discussion with pediatrician leaders spurred by our coverage of the issue.
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Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
Health - July 17, 2009
Behavior problems, not additional caretaking, seem to cause the distress
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Ability to Consider Other People's Thoughts Grows After Age 6
Health - July 15, 2009
Brain scan study sheds light on social development
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Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think
Health - July 15, 2009
The opinion of others is key to their self-image, study finds
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Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 6, 2009
In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics.
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Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
Health - July 6, 2009
Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests
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Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Health - June 26, 2009
Finding could help advance autism research in humans
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Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
Health - June 19, 2009
Study shows they could solve problems faster than non-autistics on a different test
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Health Buzz: An Ineffective Autism Treatment and Other Health News
Health - June 2, 2009
Abortion access in wake of doctor's murder, and online groups that help parents choose among treatments
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Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
Health - June 1, 2009
Study finds no benefit, and more side effects, but not all agree
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Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
Health - May 20, 2009
Family study sheds more light on mysterious condition
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Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism
Health - May 4, 2009
These children tend to have larger amygdala, a neural center for emotion
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What the Autism Gene Finding Means for Parents
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - April 28, 2009
It's too soon to benefit babies, but maybe new therapies are somewhere down the road.
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