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( University of Exeter ) There has been a major increase in the number of children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders over the last two decades -- the question is why? Researchers have found a sharp difference between the beliefs of ordinary people and medical experts about the reasons for the increased incidence of autism.
Neighbors on Binghamton's South Side are speaking out against a plan that would bring a home for autistic children to their community.
COLUMBUS — After Jeff Compton was diagnosed with autism in 2001, parents Butch Compton and Mindy Poist spent more than $40,000 getting him the treatment he needed, treatment not covered by their health insurance, Poist said.Poist dissolved her IRA and friends of the couple put second mortgages on their houses to come up with the money, Poist said Tuesday, Dec. 8.
A seven-year-old autistic Nova Scotia boy rescued after spending two nights in the freezing brush died, hospital officials in Halifax said Tuesday.
The Ohio House has approved bills that would require health insurance companies to cover the treatment of autism and diabetes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio House has approved a bill that would require health insurance companies to cover the treatment of autism.
The family of a teenager with autism allegedly hit in the head by a Chicago police officer filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday against the city, police, as well as the agency that investigates department complaints.
A 7-year-old autistic Canadian boy missing for two days was found alive but unconscious Monday huddled in thick brush and snow, police said.
New Jersey Assembly members are poised to vote on legislation that would provide more assistance for people with autism.
Maria Guzman, her daughter Nubia and son, Oscar, who suffers from autism, leave a press conference this morning after discussing the alleged beating of Oscar Guzman by police.
New Jersey Assembly members are poised to vote on legislation that would provide more assistance for people with autism.
New Jersey Assembly members are poised to vote on legislation that would provide more assistance for people with autism.
LAVALE, MD. — A Maryland mall has scheduled a special time for autistic children to visit with Santa. Officials with the Country Club Mall in LaVale say families of children with autism can come to the mall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday for their Sensitive Santa program.
ROBERTSDALE — Two years ago, a group of parents joined in an effort to bring resources for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Baldwin County.
ROBERTSDALE — Two years ago, a group of parents joined in an effort to bring resources for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Baldwin County.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Assembly members are poised to vote on legislation that would provide more assistance for people with autism.
