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Ex-preemies May Have Higher Risk for Autism
Researchers continue to search for the cause(s) of autism. Very low birthweight babies are known to have a much higher risk for a number of neurodevelopmental problems. A new study shows that kids born prematurely frequently show some of the early signs of autism when tested in the later part of ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
Autism's Impact May Extend to Younger Siblings
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers are reporting that younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders do not perform as well on tests of social and communication development as compared with siblings of children without developmental problems. These differences are evident at an ...
Source: Vanderbilt Peabody College
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Living With Autism: Preparing for a Lifetime
Each year, multitudes of students on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) prepare for life after school—from searching for a job...
Source: Autism Society of America -
Ten Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Connect
Autism confounds: it's difficult to pin down why it happens, it manifests itself differently in each person, and it's...
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What Causes Autism?
There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain...
Source: Autism Society of America -
Teaching Flexibility for the Autistic Child
It's a well-known fact that children with autism often have difficulty with change in routine or unexpected events....
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Fever May Cause Temporary Changes in Autism Symptoms
Providing some interesting and possibly hopeful findings for parents of children with autism, a recent study shows that...
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What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological disorder that disrupts a child’s learning and socialization. Deriving its name from the Greek...
Source: Autism Society of America -
What Is Autism?: Facts and Stats
1 in 150 births(1) 1 to 1.5 million Americans(2) Fastest-growing developmental disability 10 - 17 % annual...
Source: Autism Society of America -
Study Says Autism Rate Higher Than Previously Thought
A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that approximately 1 in 150 8-year-old...
Source: The Nemours Foundation -
Autism: Treatment
Discovering that your child has an autism spectrum disorder can be an overwhelming experience. For some, the diagnosis...
Source: Autism Society of America -
Defining Autism
Autism is a spectrum disorder, and although it is defined by a certain set of behaviors, children and adults with autism...
Source: Autism Society of America
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