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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.
The proposed group home for autistic children continues to draw fire from Southside Binghamton residents. But those opposing the project claim they are not against the young people who would be housed there... They say they are actually concerned for the children's safety: Nearly a hundred Binghamton residents came out to learn more about plans to build a home for 8 autistic children on Woodland ...
Autism is often seen as a heartbreaking diagnosis. But in some careers, the very traits that are hallmarks of some forms of the disorder are being seen as desirable job skills.
People on Binghamton's Southside are worried about how a proposed home for the autistic will affect their neighborhood. City leaders and the Southside West Neighborhood Assembly hosted this public hearing Tuesday night.
There is neighbor opposition to a proposed group home for autistic teenagers on the South Side of Binghamton.
COLUMBUS - 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.
The Ohio House has approved a bill that would require health insurance companies to approve the treatment of autism.
a recent government-funded study states that the disorder may affect one out of every 100 children - might lead you to the think there's an autism epidemic.
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL [PR.com - December 09, 2009]
According to a study of behavior treatment in autistic children, therapy for children as young as 18 months lasting two years proved that symptoms of autism can be decreased.
SOUTH BAR, Nova Scotia, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- 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 adults with autism would gain antidiscrimination rights and the ability to enroll in a statewide tracking registry under legislation approved in a Senate committee on Monday.
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.
AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.
SOUTH BAR, Nova Scotia, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Authorities in Nova Scotia, Canada, said additional people joined the search Monday for a 7-year-old autistic boy who has been missing for two days.
