Autism News From Medical News Today
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:34:41 +0100
Majority Of Local Authorities Failing Adults With Autism, UK
For the first time, all local authorities in England have been ranked and rated on their approach to adults with autism. The online table, published by The National Autistic Society (NAS), reveals an astounding postcode lottery where only one local authority knows how many adults with autism are in their area.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST
Autistic Children Require More Money, Time Than Children With Other Chronic Diseases, Study Shows
The more than half a million U.S. children who have autism have health care needs that are more costly and time-intensive than children with other chronic ailments, according to a Maternal and Child Health Bureau study published on Monday in the journal Pediatrics, the AP/San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST
Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Autism In Children
A new study shows that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of developing autism. The preliminary research is published in the December 2, 2008, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The ongoing study involves 632 children, nearly half of whom were exposed to epilepsy drugs during gestation.
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST
Brain Waves Show Sound Processing Abnormalities In Autistic Children
Abnormalities in auditory and language processing may be evaluated in children with autism spectrum disorder by using magnetoencephalography (MEG), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "Using MEG, we can record the tiny magnetic fields associated with electrical brain activity," said Timothy Roberts, Ph.D., vice chair of research in the Department of Radiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST
Brain's Magnetic Fields Reveal Language Delays In Autism
Faint magnetic signals from brain activity in children with autism show that those children process sound and language differently from non-autistic children. Identifying and classifying these brain response patterns may allow researchers to more accurately diagnose autism and possibly aid in developing more effective treatments for the developmental disorder. Timing appears to be crucial.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:00:00 PST
Brain Imaging Study Of Infants At Risk For Autism Expanded By UNC
A study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers using brain imaging of infants to examine changes in their brains and behavior that may mark the onset of autistic symptoms is being substantially expanded after receiving an additional $3.25 million in funding.
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
More Than 100 Scientific Abstracts Presented By GU/GUMC Researchers At Neuroscience 2008
Research highlights include how we see faces in our dreams, understanding how young and old adults learn, helping stroke survivors speak using fMRI, an explanation about autism and facial recognition and ways to possibly forestall Parkinson's disease.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
Autism Help For Social Care Professionals - National Autistic Society, UK
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has launched a guide to assessing and supporting adults with autism after the charity's I Exist campaign revealed a widespread lack of understanding and training in the condition amongst social care professionals. There is currently very little guidance for those who carry out assessments of need.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST
Link Between Nicotine Addiction And Autism
Scientists have identified a relationship between two proteins in the brain that has links to both nicotine addiction and autism. The finding has led to speculation that existing drugs used to curb nicotine addiction might serve as the basis for potential therapies to alleviate the symptoms of autism.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST
CMPI Responds To Katie Couric And CBS Evening News' Coverage Of Vaccines And Autism Myth
Center for Medicine in the Public Interest (CMPI) has released a statement by its Vice President and Director of Programs Dr.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST
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