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Autistic children benefitting from Apple technology

newjerseynewsroom.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:02:17 +0000

BY BOB HOLT Many autistic children have problems developing social skills, but often have an easier time with games and technology. …
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Analysis: Economy nixes Mo. gov's campaign pledges

Bloomberg — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:32:10 +0000

Although it wasn't part of his campaign platform, Nixon did expand health coverage for children with autism. A law that took effect Saturday requires …
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Baby Festival – Food, fashion, fitness, fun to benefit Autism Society

TribLocal — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:10:21 +0000

Therapediatrics specializes in therapy for children with Autism and, therefore, they chose to do their benefit for The Autism Society. Autism is a complex …
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Gang targeted autistic victim

The Star — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:42:05 +0000

By Russ Newton A GANG of yobs targeted a vulnerable autistic man when he refused to let them inside his Doncaster flat to use the toilet. …
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Lamenting Deadly Choices that endanger children

ScienceBlogs (blog) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:42:05 +0000

It is a followup to Dr. Offit's last book, Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure, which I reviewed back when it …
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Jay Nolan Community Services Jump Starts 2011 Webinar Series with Nationally …

PR-USA.net (press release) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:42:05 +0000

Jay Nolan Community Services, the largest provider of individualized services for people with autism and other developmental disabilities in California, …
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Apple iPad, iTouch may help people with autism take steps toward independence

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:42:04 +0000

For the autistic teenager, the first steps toward independence comes with some trendy new gadgets: the touch-screen accessibility of Apple's iPod Touch, …
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Newsweek — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:42:04 +0000

My wife and I first noticed our friends' preoccupation with autism and vaccines in late 2007, right around the time former TV star and Playboy Playmate …
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Sexuality and Autism

Examiner.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:32:08 +0000

Teens on the autism spectrum experience sexual desires very similar to normal teens. They become interested in the opposite sex and want to date or attend …
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Autistic singer to shine for the stars at New York's Carnegie Hall

Manchester Evening News — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:32:08 +0000

Carly, who has autism, has been invited to sing at the New York concert hall A singer with autism has been invited to entertain Hollywood stars at New …
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Author will discuss life with Asperger's

Poughkeepsie Journal — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:32:08 +0000

Saperstein's observations about living with this mild form of autism are discussed. Saperstein gives presentations about living with Asperger's and bullying …
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You should get to know … Stacy Vratsinas

DesMoinesRegister.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:17:20 +0000

Job description: After my son was diagnosed with autism, I started Vratsinas Holes For Hope Foundation, a volunteer organization, to raise money and …
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Autism, Mercury and Melanin: Can You Hear Me Now?

Age of Autism — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:17:20 +0000

By Teresa Conrick My daughter, Megan, appears to be an illustrative example of a fair canary overtaken by autism. Here she is in a heartbreaking picture …
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School fashion show nurtures love, understanding

Tbo.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:17:20 +0000

The club pairs special needs students, some of whom have such disabilities as blindness and autism, with students in the general population. …
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Young netballer takes on autism

Jamaica Observer — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:00:55 +0000

During her reign, the young netballer plans to work with women and children, particularly those at the Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation which …
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Autistic child in Rochester ineligible for state insurance: Household income …

Foster's Daily Democrat — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:00:55 +0000

Instead, her honesty resulted in her autistic daughter Katie, 12, being ineligible for the NH Healthy Kids insurance because now her household income is too …
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New Law Expands Services for KY Children with Autism

Public News Service — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:00:55 +0000

The New Year brings Kentucky a new law that requires insurance companies to cover the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of children with autism. …
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Scientists Test 'Trust Hormone' For Autism Fight

NPR — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:01:01 +0000

by Jon Hamilton For decades, parents of children with autism have been searching for a drug or diet to treat the disorder. People with autism have impaired …
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Counting down: The top education stories of the decade

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:01:01 +0000

The rise of autism: In 2001, the incidence of autism was thought to be one case for every 160 people, which even then was much higher than in previous …
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Flushing Out Lead, Metals With Chelation Therapy

NPR — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:30:44 +0000

She also has autism — and she doesn't really speak, but she makes a kind of whooping sound when she's happy. But Katie is not here for autism treatment. …
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Missouri autism insurance mandate begins with 2011

ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:11:01 +0000

(AP) — Several thousand children are now eligible for insurance coverage of their autism treatments in Missouri. The law requires insurers to cover $40000 …
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Autistic brothers in need of home

Memphis Commercial Appeal — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:47:18 +0000

By Alyssa Schnugg, The Oxford Eagle Since November, she's been caring for two teenage autistic boys who were orphaned when their mother died. …
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NEW LAW: Iowa expands coverage for children with autism

WHO-TV — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:01:19 +0000

That includes one expanding insurance coverage to some children with autism. In Iowa, the state health insurance plan must now provide coverage for …
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Health insurers required to treat autism

NECN — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:33:00 +0000

(AP) — Health insurance companies are now required to offer coverage for autistic children. The Tahoe Daily Tribune says that insurance policies must now …
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Ecstasy (MDMA) pills may help to treat autism, schizophrenia and post …

Health(Y) Destination — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:57:26 +0000

Ecstasy pills are familiar for its quality of heightening feelings of happiness in people though it has dangers. The drug is in other term called as MDMA. …
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New Autism Law goes into effect in Nevada

KTNV Las Vegas — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:57:26 +0000

Las Vegas, NV – Parents of autistic children in Nevada will now have more access to help. Assembly Bill 162 went into effect on January 1, 2011. …
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New Autism Law goes into effect in Nevada

KTNV Las Vegas — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:56:38 +0000

Las Vegas, NV – Parents of autistic children in Nevada will now have more access to help. Assembly Bill 162 went into effect on January 1, 2011. …
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Ecstasy (MDMA) pills may help to treat autism, schizophrenia and post …

Health(Y) Destination — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:56:38 +0000

Ecstasy pills are familiar for its quality of heightening feelings of happiness in people though it has dangers. The drug is in other term called as MDMA. …
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The Medlam Family Thanks the Age of Autism Community

Age of Autism — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:32:10 +0000

Managing Editor's Note: We honored Sheila Medlam earlier this week (HERE) for her unfathomable strength following her young son Mason's death by wandering …
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SCHOOL IS LOCAL, CHEAPER OPTION

The Free Lance-Star — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:32:02 +0000

The entire program is geared toward the specific needs of students with autism and emotional disabilities. Still, this Stafford County special-education …
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