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A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
www.firstsigns.org
Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
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NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism
In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count of children with autism. Hear NPR's Jon Hamilton. [8:35 Realaudio broadcast]
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NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism
Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Director, Research and Programs, National Alliance for Autism Research, Princeton, NJ; Neal Halsey, Director, Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD. [46:53 Realaudio broadcast]
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NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes
Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
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NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought
A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsop. [3:49 Realaudio broadcast]
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The New York Times Health News: Autism
Presents news, information and research.
www.nytimes.com
Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
www.teacch.com
Autism: Steps Towards Recovery
A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
www.einstein-syndrome.com
NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page
Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov
Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov
Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.
www.globalautismproject.org
A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
www.theautismproject.com
Autistic Citizens Residential & Resources Society of Victoria Inc.
General information on some aspects of current thinking and debate in relation to autism spectrum disorder.
asd.org.au
A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
www.autismwebsite.com