National Autism Awareness Month

April has been designated national Autism Awareness Month and provides a special opportunity for individuals across our country to educate and raise awareness in their neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and local communities.

http://www.examiner.com/article/national-autism-awareness-month-1?cid=rss

Child Wellness: Autism numbers in the U.S.

A recent report by the National Survey of Children's Health finds autism is on the rise, but other researchers say that is not the case.

http://centralny.ynn.com/content/health/child_wellness_wednesday/650867/child-wellness--autism-numbers-in-the-u-s-/

Letters: Autism research

In the past year, groundbreaking research has uncovered precise genetic links between autism and Fragile X syndrome, giving families like ours hope that treatment for many of the core symptoms of both conditions is on the horizon In the past year, groundbreaking research has uncovered precise genetic links between autism and Fragile X syndrome, ... (more)

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765625479/Autism-research.html

Work in progress

... employees. Taylor, 19, is one of the newest participants. He has Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. "I've dealt with it my entire life, and frankly, there's nothing I can't do," the Chillicothe High School graduate said. "They ...

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chillicothegazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303260027%26nclick_check%3D1

Letter: Fragile X syndrome

In the past year, ground-breaking research has uncovered precise genetic links between autism and Fragile X syndrome giving families like ours hope that treatment for many of the core symptoms of both conditions is on the horizon.

http://www.recorder.com/home/5235951-95/fragile-autism-research-syndrome

Vulnerable Children Allowed to Self-Harm 'Under Supervision' at Surrey School

... - which offers education to children aged between nine and 17 who have Asperger's Syndrome and higher-functioning autism - were told to give one pupil with a history of self-harm a sterilised razor blade and allow her cut herself under controlled ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/450548/20130327/children-self-harm-razor-school-unsted-park.htm

Good Greetings

... to live, learn, and work in their communities. The agency annually serves more than 50,000 Floridians with autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome. For more information about the ...

http://capitalsoup.com/2013/03/26/good-greetings/