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OfficialWire - Sat Nov 28, 4:41 am ET
Behavioral problems of autistic children can be reduced through medication and a parental training program, U.S. researchers say. The 24-week study involved 124 children ages 4-13 with autism, Asperger's or related disorders at Yale University.
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The Ocala Star-Banner - Sat Nov 28, 6:42 am ET
By Austin L. Miller Staff writer A 10-year-old boy who was autistic and non-verbal wandered from his northwest Marion County home sometime Friday morning and drowned in a neighbor's murky swimming pool, according to officials.
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Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - Sat Nov 28, 4:38 am ET
TUPELO – A west Tupelo center for children with autism is changing its name but keeping its location and its mission. “The center has become Autism Center of Tupelo,” said Sharon Boudreaux, executive director of the Parkgate Drive Extended office which formally housed Spectrum Educational Solutions.
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Orlando Sentinel - Fri Nov 27, 1:42 pm ET
Bernard C. Latimore, 10, was found three doors down from his house The search for a missing 10-year-old autistic boy ended in tragedy Friday when he was found dead in a neighbor's swimming pool in Marion County, the Sheriff's Office said.
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WESH 2 Orlando - Fri Nov 27, 1:10 pm ET
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said it is looking for a missing autistic boy who may have wandered away from his home.
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Denver Post - Fri Nov 27, 3:24 am ET
The British government said Thursday it will not prevent the extradition of an autistic hacker accused of breaking into U.S. military computers.
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Local 6 Orlando - Fri Nov 27, 1:18 pm ET
A 10-year-old autistic boy who was missing from his Ocala home has been found dead in a neighbor's pool.
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New Haven Register - Fri Nov 27, 3:40 am ET
NEW HAVEN — Giving parents of autistic children specialized training helps children with severe behavior problems better than medication alone, according to a Yale professor.
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The Lufkin Daily News - Fri Nov 27, 11:59 am ET
Last Thanksgiving, when most people were counting their blessings with family, the Wells family was being told that their son has autism and might never speak.
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Santa Rosa Press Gazette - Fri Nov 27, 8:45 am ET
Register now for the Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Autism to benefit Capstone Academy on Dec. 5. The race is hosted by In-Line Fitness and Moulds Chiropractic and will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the In-Line Fitness location in Stonebrook Plaza in Pace....
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Main Line Times - Fri Nov 27, 2:48 am ET
When parents hear the diagnosis — their child has autism — the initial reaction can be to feel very much alone.
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CNN - Fri Nov 27, 11:00 am ET
One year ago Jonathan Reyes wrote a letter to give his parents on Thanksgiving, telling them "I'm thankful for my house which is blue and keeps me safe."
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WPIX 11 New York - Thu Nov 26, 5:37 am ET
The City of New York has agreed to pay an autistic man $340,000 after he spent a year in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
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WBOC Salisbury - Thu Nov 26, 3:10 pm ET
EASTON , Md.- A fast food restaurant in Easton is helping raise money for autism. For the next year, Sonic has pledged to donate 25 percent of the proceeds from a new drink, called "The Puzzler," to the Eastern Shore chapter of the National Autism Association.
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UPI - Wed Nov 25, 2:28 pm ET
NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- An autistic man will receive $340,000 from the city of New York in a settlement because he was forced by police to make a false murder confession.