Treatment plan for children with autism often includes complementary therapies May 2, 2010
The ATN, which includes 14 treatment and research centers in the United States and Canada, enrolls patients ages 2-18 years with a diagnosis of autism, Asperger's syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) ... Special diets were most common among children diagnosed with autism (19 percent), followed by those diagnosed with PDD-NOS (14 percent) and Asperger's syndrome (7 percent). (EurekAlert!)
GI problems common in children with autism May 2, 2010
The ATN, which includes 14 treatment and research centers in the United States and Canada, enrolls patients ages 2-18 years with a diagnosis of autism, Asperger's syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. In this study, researchers sought to determine how frequently parents of children enrolled in the network reported GI symptoms and what factors might be associated with these symptoms. (EurekAlert!)
Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. of Autism Speaks appointed to NIH Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee May 1, 2010
Dr. Dawson has edited or authored several books about autism spectrum disorder which have been translated into multiple languages, including Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism, Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement, co-authored with Sally J. Rogers, PhD., as well as Autism: Nature, Diagnosis, and Treatment; Human Behavior, Learning, and the Developing Brain; and A Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Dr. Dawson has testified twice on... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Temple Grandin offers window into autistic life Apr 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010. Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Autistic Surfer Masters Sea, Struggles on Land Apr 27, 2010
Pro-surfer's Asperger's Syndrome Enhances His Surfing ... Marzo has Asperger's syndrome, which is milder form of autism. (ABC News)
SIRIUS XM To Broadcast 'Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism' Apr 23, 2010
Shonda Schilling, wife of retired Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Curt Schilling, and author of The Best Kind of Different:Our Family's Journey with Asperger's Syndrome. Topics on Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism include. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Study provides new insights into the implications of autism onset patterns Apr 21, 2010
e., Asperger's syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). Children with No Loss and No Plateau were at the least risk for poor outcomes. (EurekAlert!)
Should Children be Told they have A... Apr 21, 2010
Should Children be Told they have Asperger's Syndrome ... Should Children be Told they have Asperger's Syndrome ... On being informed that their child has Asperger's Syndrome, parents are often unsure whether to tell him or her of the diagnosis. (Suite101.com)
Asperger's Syndrome: Potential for ... Apr 20, 2010
Asperger's Syndrome: Potential for Great Achievements ... Asperger's Syndrome: Potential for Great Achievements ... Two characters from current films show the potential of people with Asperger's Syndrome for great achievements. (Suite101.com)
Schilling: Best coaches teach kids about life Apr 20, 2010
Grant is a marvelous child, but he suffers from Asperger's syndrome, which is on the autistic spectrum. This disorder has led him to test the patience of every coach on every baseball team he's ever been on. (USA Today)
11-year-old girl rescued from Fla. swamp Apr 15, 2010
Jeff Bloom, Nadia's father, said she "went on a bike ride, and she just stopped and went off to take some pictures." Nadia has Asperger's syndrome, an autism-related disorder that affects communication and socialization skills. After finding the girl, Brunelle said, King used a cellphone to contact police around 8:30 a.m. and guide rescuers, who needed two hours to carry the girl to safety. (Pensacola News Journal)
Rescuer says God led him to Fla. girl in swamp Apr 15, 2010
The fifth-grader has Asperger's syndrome, a type of autism-related disorder. "Hi. This is Nadia and I'm the girl that got lost," she told a police dispatcher Tuesday after King dialed 911 and the dispatcher asked to speak with her. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Found safe in Fla. swamp; girl missing 4 days Apr 15, 2010
Bloom said she and her husband thought Nadia might have wandered farther into the woods than authorities expected because she is an "out-of-the-box thinker." The fifth-grader has Asperger's syndrome, a type of autism-related disorder. Her parents described her as bright, curious and imaginative but not as social as other children. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Doctor: Nadia Bloom doing ‘remarkably well’ Apr 14, 2010
Nadia, who has an autism-related disorder called Asperger's syndrome, was covered in bug bites, her feet were waterlogged and she was dehydrated, officials said. She was not wearing shoes when she was found, and she was described in good condition. (The Palm Beach Post)
Read the story Apr 14, 2010
Girl with Asperger's Syndrome Found in Swamp Near Alligator-Infested Lake; Had Been Missing since Friday ... Nadia Bloom has Asperger's syndrome and was found dehydrated but in good condition. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Autistic Girl, 11, Found Alive After 5 Days Apr 14, 2010
Nadia suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, but authorities said she's considered high-functioning. The news was first heard by 911 operators in Winter Springs at about 8:30 a.m., when a member of Nadia's church called to say he had located the young girl in a swampy, wooded area that had not yet been searched. (7 KETV Omaha)
Missing Girl Survives 5 Days in Florida Swamp'Glad you guys found me,' says rescued girl, 11, after days in wilderness. Apr 14, 2010
Rescuers covered in mud and brandishing machetes emerged from a Florida swamp today, carrying an 11-year-old girl with Asperger's syndrome on a stretcher through dense alligator infested wilderness. Rescuers find the 11-year-old Florida girl, missing since Friday, alive. (ABC News)
Children With Autistic Traits Remain Undiagnosed Apr 13, 2010
In recent studies these undiagnosed children have been included in estimates of how many children have autism spectrum disorder, or an ASD (which includes both autism and Asperger's syndrome). Such studies have estimated that one in every hundred children has an ASD.. (Science Daily)
Schilling: A look at Red Sox Apr 7, 2010
Curt and his wife, Shonda, have raised money to fight ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through , as well as encouraged awareness for sun protection through the and recently announced their support for the after their third child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. ALSO SEE. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Liars Poker author predicts war on Wall St. Mar 19, 2010
There's the one-eyed doctor-turned-money-manager with Asperger's syndrome and a penchant for reading regulatory filings and the lazy fund manager with a comic book obsession mourning the loss of a young son. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Unfortunately, it's a girl thing too Mar 18, 2010
It took 18 months for her to be diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - ''we really had to fight for a diagnosis,'' Clark says - and by that time she had developed head-nodding and a mild version of Tourette's Syndrome. Eventually Clark and her husband, Phil, moved Lizzy to an independent school, with small classes where she has since thrived. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brain Naturally Follows Scientific Method? Mar 18, 2010
24, 2006) Scientists explore the 'imprinted brain hypothesis' to explain the cause and effect of autism and autistic syndromes such as Asperger's syndrome, highlighted by the book 'The Curious Incident of the. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Advanced gene test better at spotting autism Mar 16, 2010
The so-called spectrum ranges from mild Asperger's syndrome to severe mental retardation and social disability, and there is no cure or widely accepted good treatment. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Court rules again against vaccine-autism claims Mar 13, 2010
The so-called spectrum ranges from mild Asperger's Syndrome to severe mental retardation and social disability, and there is no cure or good treatment. The U.S. Institute of Medicine has reported several times that no link can be found between vaccines and autism. (MSNBC -- Health)
TV Viewers Googling "Asperger's Disease" Mar 11, 2010
A Plotline on "Parenthood" Sends Viewers To Google For Information On Asperger's Syndrome ... (CBS) NBC's new drama "Parenthood" may not be No. 1 in the ratings, but it gave rise to the top Google search term on Wednesday - Asperger's syndrome. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
U.S. autism cases show 59% increase, alarming activists Mar 4, 2010
While some function relatively well, like those with Asperger's syndrome, others, like the Wrights' grandson, sink into profound disability, unable to speak, and trapped in repetitive movements. The Wrights have spent long hours wondering what could have sent their grandson into the darkness. (The Palm Beach Post)
This 'Parenthood' mingles drama, humor Mar 1, 2010
Like Gil Buckman, the character played by Martin, Adam confronts his son's emotional issues, but here the son has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. And corporate attorney Julia is married to a stay-at-home dad. (USA Today -- Life)
Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Prob... Feb 28, 2010
Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Problems: Language Problems are Common with Aspergers Syndrome ... Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Problems ... Speech difficulties are a sign of Asperger's Syndrome, especially in children under the age of five. (Suite101.com)
Thumbs up to serving community Feb 20, 2010
For Ryan, that meant being a single mother raising two children, one with Asperger's syndrome, while working as a massage therapist in Portsmouth. Ryan is involved with several support groups at Families First and is a member of the Asperger's Association of New England. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Bonding' Hormone Might Help Some with Autism Feb 17, 2010
MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome were better able to "catch" social cues after inhaling the hormone oxytocin, new research shows ... All had high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. (MEDLINEplus)
Blessings to count: Autism can wear thin even families with deep pockets Feb 17, 2010
Now, many Aspies, a nickname for people with Asperger's syndrome, are upset over a proposal they see as an attack on their identity. Under proposed changes to the most widely used diagnostic manual of mental illness, Asperger's syndrome would no longer be a separate diagnosis. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Shows Promise in Autism Feb 16, 2010
Following oxytocin inhalation, adults with Asperger's syndrome or high-functioning autism were more inclined to play with the most socially responsive partner in a video ball game, reported Angela Sirigu of the CNRS lab in Bron, France, and colleagues ... Ten had received clinical diagnoses of Asperger's syndrome, and three were considered to have high-functioning autism. (ABC News)
Love hormone may help autism symptoms Feb 16, 2010
People with Asperger's syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders often have problems with social interaction. Eye contact the first step Sirigu said oxytocin could help autism patients who have normal intellectual functions and fairly good language abilities because it improves eye contact. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hannah 'blacklisted' Feb 15, 2010
Daryl Hannah was "blacklisted" from Hollywood because she suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. The 'Splash' actress was diagnosed with the illness which limits social interaction early in her career and admits she almost ruined her professional life because she was so nervous of doing promotion as it involved talking to lots of people. (iAfrica.com)
Hindu Activists Disrupt Bollywood Star's Premiere Feb 13, 2010
"My Name is Khan," which opened across India on Friday, is set in the United States against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks and traces the journey of a Muslim man who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. Police officer Roy said more than 1,100 Hindu nationalists were detained this week in Mumbai in an attempt to prevent disruption of the film's screenings. (Newsmax)
Autism diagnosis changes irk Aspies Feb 12, 2010
CHICAGO - In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness ... Under proposed changes to the most widely used , Asperger's syndrome would no longer be a separate diagnosis. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Confirms Link Between Older Maternal Age and Autism Feb 12, 2010
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimates that as many as one in 110 children in the U.S. has an autistic spectrum disorder a group of developmental disorders including autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. The prevalence of in California in 2007 was 12 times that from 1987, representing an average annual growth of 13 percent, according to a report from the California Department of Developmental Services. (Scientific American)
New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed Feb 12, 2010
Other issues were also addressed, including creating an overarching category known as "autism spectrum disorders" to encompass autism, Asperger's syndrome and other similar conditions. This term is already widely used. (MEDLINEplus)
Preterm babies show higher autism risk Feb 12, 2010
The conditions range from severe cases of "classic" autism to Asperger's syndrome a disorder in which a person has normal intelligence and verbal skills, but difficulty socializing and understanding subtler forms of communication, like body language and vocal tone ... In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mental conditions to be redefined Feb 11, 2010
(CNN) -- People with Asperger's syndrome would be included in the same diagnostic group as people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders, according to new guidelines under consideration by the American Psychiatric Association. Psychiatrists are in the process of revising the guidelines, known as the. (CNN)
Changes Proposed In How Psychiatrists Diagnose Feb 11, 2010
Until May, the APA wants to hear from laymen as well as professionals about such changes as "intellectual disability" instead of "mental retardation" or referring to Asperger's syndrome as a mild form of autism ... One woman with Asperger's Syndrome notes that school autism services are often geared to help lower-functioning children, while kids with Asperger's are usually high functioning. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bible of new conditions, names Feb 11, 2010
If they have Asperger's syndrome, you might have to stop calling it that and switch to "mild autism spectrum disorder." And if getting a handle on math is their problem, they could have "dyscalculia.". Those are just some of the new names and mental disorders released Wednesday by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that could be included in the next edition of mental health practitioners' tome of reference, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual , usually called the DSM.. (India Times, India)
MNIK is entertainment: SRK Feb 8, 2010
Shah Rukh, who plays a Muslim Indian with Asperger's syndrome living in the US, finding his marriage to a Hindu single mother (played by Kajol) crumbling post-9/11, wouldn't agree that it's the Islam angle that is grabbing the most attention in the US. "A film normally deals with lots of issues, comedy, or it's a tragedy or a serious film or a dramatic love story like '...Khan' is meant to be," he said. "If one starts talking or deciding on issues before a whole film is seen, it's kinda not... (India Times, India)
Sena threat shadows over 'My Name is Khan' Feb 6, 2010
In the film, Shah Rukh Khan plays a man with Asperger's Syndrome who is a victim of racial bias in the U.S. in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Autism parents haunted by question: Why? Feb 6, 2010
"What happens with a large number of families is they get a diagnosis and there are no answers," said Patricia Robinson, who is a therapist for people with ADHD, autism and Asperger's syndrome. "And what I usually see is parents start really researching for information.". (CNN -- Health)
Claire Danes did her research for role of autistic scientist Feb 5, 2010
That's thanks to her husband, , who portrayed a man with Asperger's syndrome in the 2009 drama Adam. "He did play an autistic person six months prior to my doing Temple, which was a really odd coincidence. And it was very convenient for me, because our bookshelves were already stacked with all of the required reading," Danes says. (USA Today -- Life)
Valentine's Day and Asperger's Synd... Feb 3, 2010
Valentine's Day and Asperger's Syndrome: What to Expect Sharing Sweethearts Day With an Aspie ... Valentine's Day and Asperger's Syndrome ... Most couples have high expectations for Valentine's Day, but for those affected by Asperger's Syndrome, dreams of excitement and surprise may not turn out as hoped. (Suite101.com)
New DVD releases Feb 2, 2010
"Adam" - Hugh Dancy gives a fine, unsentimental performance as a man with Asperger's syndrome who falls in love with a neighbor (Rose Byrne). More. (AZCentral -- Business)
Find A Babysitter Jan 19, 2010
"I was specifically looking for a babysitter who had experience working with children with Asperger's Syndrome. Through your website I was able to find the perfect babysitter who my son adores." - FAB parent survey, July, 2008. "As we do not have immediate family close by who can mind our 21 month year old daughter, FAB has been a god send to our family. We have engaged the support of some lovely, caring, professional women whom our daughter loves and this has given me, as the stay at home mum,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ongoing Human Evolution Could Explain Recent Rise in Certain Disorders Jan 12, 2010
24, 2006) Scientists explore the 'imprinted brain hypothesis' to explain the cause and effect of autism and autistic syndromes such as Asperger's syndrome, highlighted by the book 'The Curious Incident of the. (May 18, 2006) A new study appearing in the May 17 online edition of Nature suggests that the last common ancestor shared between chimps and humans may be ~1 million years more recent than previous estimates. (Science Daily)
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Jan 12, 2010
Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder are just a few things that currently plague America s children. They Are What You Eat: Sweet Risk to the Unborn. (Suite101.com)
Brain Imaging May Help Diagnose Autism Jan 11, 2010
They also may be able to differentiate types of ASDs (classic autism, Asperger's syndrome or other types) in individual patients. In the current study, Roberts and colleagues used magnetoencephalography (MEG), which detects magnetic fields in the brain, similar to the way electroencephalography (EEG) detects electrical fields. (Science Daily)
10 autism clusters identified in California Jan 11, 2010
Hertz-Picciotto said her team is now undertaking two different kinds of studies to look for environmental causes of autism, a spectrum of diseases ranging from severe and profound inability to communicate and mental retardation to relatively mild symptoms called Asperger's syndrome. In one, her team plans to collect dust samples from the homes of 1,300 families with autistic children to look for common chemicals, such as flame retardants, that might be playing a role. (MSNBC -- Health)
U.S. researchers find better way to diagnose autism Jan 10, 2010
They also may be able to differentiate types of ASDs (classic autism, Asperger's syndrome or other types) in individual patients. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Twin Study Underscores Role of Genes in Autism Jan 10, 2010
ASDs range from the more-severe cases of "classic" autism to Asperger's syndrome -- where a person has normal intelligence and verbal skills, but difficulty socializing and understanding subtler forms of communication, like body language and vocal tone. "Autism research has been guided by one important observation for the past several decades - that autism has a large genetic component," Dr. Paul Law, of the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, told Reuters Health in an email. (MEDLINEplus)
Andersons' horse farm ‘grows' people, lifts spirits Jan 10, 2010
Just a few months ago, doctors diagnosed Kyle with Asperger's Syndrome. Another type of autism, people with Asperger's Syndrome can show high intelligence but tend to have difficulty understanding social situations. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome? Jan 10, 2010
What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome ... What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome ... I have a milder form of autism (Asperger's syndrome). (CNN -- Health)
Video Topics A–Z » Jan 10, 2010
The common signs and symptoms of autism and related disorders, including PDD and Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Holly takes us through the different. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
