Latest News on Autism from Around the World
This section contains news items about autism taken from a wide range of sources, including the Research Autism Press Office
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31/01/2008 - Family of autistic boy commence proceeding against StateThe family of a 15-year-old autistic boy who has been unable to obtain a secondary school place for ... www.thepost.ie/breakingnews/ireland/mheygbidgbsn/ (New window) |
31/01/2008 - Pioneering autism school opens doorsA SCHOOL for autistic children pioneered by two mums has opened its doors. www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/01/... (New window) |
31/01/2008 - Accelerated head growth can predict autism before behavioral symptoms startChildren with autism have normal-size heads at birth but develop accelerated head growth between six... www.firstscience.com/home/news/breaking-news-all-t... (New window) |
30/01/2008 - Infant study casts doubt on vaccine-autism linkWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The mercury in a vaccine preservative is pumped out of a baby's body too quic... feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/UKhealth/~3/226139569... (New window) |
30/01/2008 - That's just grandA £20,000 plea to help a five-year-old Morecambe boy is within sight of the finishing line - thanks... www.thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/news/ken... (New window) |
30/01/2008 - Artist Rachael continues to impressEnniskillen artist Rachael Johnson is quickly making a name for herself in the work of Irish art. www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/345532731065302.p... (New window) |
30/01/2008 - Launch for first-of-its-kind book on autism and lossAn essential, first-of-its-kind resource for carers working with people with autism who are coping w... |
29/01/2008 - Pediatricians group wants show canceledCHICAGO (AP) — The nation's largest pediatricians' group on Monday said ABC should cancel the firs... money.iwon.com/jsp/nw/nwdt_rt_top.jsp?cat=TOPBIZ&a... (New window) |
29/01/2008 - Dairy-free diets may put boys with autism at risk for thin bonesResults of an early study suggest that dairy-free diets and unconventional food preferences could pu... |
29/01/2008 - Pediatrics ccademy condemns ABC dramaDespite encountering outrage from the American Academy of Pediatrics, ABC said Monday that it plans ... |
29/01/2008 - Docs: TV drama perpetuates autism mythCHICAGO (AP) — The nation's largest pediatricians' group says ABC should cancel the first episode ... money.iwon.com/jsp/nw/nwdt_rt_top.jsp?cat=TOPBIZ&a... (New window) |
29/01/2008 - ADHD news articlesThe latest ADHD News articles published daily. Includes news on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Diso... |
29/01/2008 - Pediatricians: New TV show perpetuates mythCHICAGO, Illinois (AP)-- The nation's largest pediatricians' group on Monday said ABC should cancel ... edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/29/pediatrician... (New window) |
29/01/2008 - Overcoming vaccine overload: CDC recommends children have shots against 16 diseasesJan. 29--Vaccines can protect children from more diseases than ever before, but the sheer number of ... calibre.mworld.com/m/m.w?lp=GetStory&id=290607... (New window) |
29/01/2008 - Teaching autistic children to safely cross the road using virtual realityRecent research conducted at the University of Haifa found that children with autism improved their ... |
29/01/2008 - Study sheds light on link between depression, risky behavior among juvenile offendersKids who have been arrested and are depressed are more likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in... www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=95415 (New window) |
29/01/2008 - Virtual reality teaches autistic children to cross streets safelyThe independence of children with autism depends on their receiving treatment in natural settings. O... |
28/01/2008 - AnnouncementsThe Rev John Rogers, NSM, Upper Skerne (Durham), is to be rector, Tilehurst St Michael (Oxford); the... www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and... (New window) |
28/01/2008 - Other medical and health news for 28 JanuaryBogus Ayurvedic Practitioner Sentenced For Illegal Sale And Supply Of Unlicensed Steroid Creams, UK |
28/01/2008 - Churches urged to take action on autism and Asperger's syndromeChurches of all denominations across Britain and Ireland are being urged to mark Autism Sunday and t... |