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Colours of autism spectrum described by researchers
Children with autism have a wide range of ability to talk with other people, but it has been difficult to group children by their specific skills.
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A study asks: Too much folic acid a cause of autism?
For decades, pregnant women and women who may become pregnant have been advised to take folic acid to help prevent certain birth defects.
May 11, 2016
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Baby's immune system might hint at autism risk
(HealthDay)—While the origins of autism remain mysterious, new research points to the infant immune system as a potential contributing factor.
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Skeptics question study suggesting folate link to autism
Skeptics were quick to urge caution Wednesday about US research that suggested too much of an important B vitamin, folate, in pregnancy may raise the risk of autism.
May 11, 2016
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Australia-wide autism report calls for 'agile' response in classrooms
A report investigating the educational needs of students with autism has identified social and emotional needs as the top priority to ensure success at school.
May 11, 2016
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Mouse model of autism offers insights to human patients, potential drug targets
A new mouse model of a genetically-linked type of autism reveals more about the role of genes in the disorder and the underlying brain changes associated with autism's social and learning problems.
May 10, 2016
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Raising a child with autism
Humans are resilient, even facing the toughest of life's challenges. How individuals and families deal with demanding and emotionally charged circumstances plays a large role in how they view and face the world and the possible ...
May 10, 2016
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Kids with autism do well learning new words: study
(HealthDay)—Children with autism learn new words the same way as other children do, but it takes them longer, a small study found.
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Linking brain development and autism
While earning her bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State Brandywine, Rebecca Slomowitz quickly discovered her passion for child development and instinctively knew she wanted to pursue a career in the field.
May 9, 2016
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Drexel's National Autism Indicators Report 2016: Vocational rehabilitation
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute's latest National Autism Indicators Report found that 60 percent of people with autism who received services from Vocational Rehabilitation left the program with jobs, but a majority earned ...
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