N.A.S. (Surrey Branch) News Archive
1st October - 31st December 2006

Archived on Sunday October 1 at 10.27am:

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill signed into law by Gov. George Pataki. The new provision covers all health policies issued, renewed, modified or amended after Jan. 1, 2007. Legislators sponsored the measure after ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Business Journal (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Accused 'joked about man thrown down steps' A 38-year-old man, accused of throwing an autistic stranger down an escalator, joked about it minutes later, a court has heard. Mark Logan, of Musselburgh, denies kicking Kevin Crowden, also 38, and throwing him down the escalator in the Princes Street shop Zara on January 2. He claims he was acting in self defence. Mr Crowden, who has behavioural ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab. The number of two-year-olds given the vaccine was 84% in 2005-6, up from 81% the year before, the government's Information Centre said. It is still short of the 95% needed for herd immunity, but represents a rise after uptake fell to 80% ... Thursday 2006-09-28, BBC News (English)

Help for parents of autistic kids The parents came into the meeting one or two at a time, greeting one another with hugs, asking if the was coffee ready, and where were the kids' snacks, and how was your Michael doing? In the next room, a boy played with a motorized fire engine as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" blared on the TV, while another sat by himself playing with action figures, ... Thursday 2006-09-28, New York Daily News (English)

Accused 'boasted of throwing man down escalator' CRAIG DAVIDSON A MAN accused of breaking an autistic man's back by pushing him down an escalator boasted of his actions to his girlfriend, it was claimed in court yesterday. Witnesses said that Mark Logan hauled his victim, Kevin Crowden, down an escalator after a row in a shop during the January sales. Mr Crowden, 38, suffered two fractures to ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Surprises mapped in mice brains So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and spent US$800 million (HK$6.24 billion) on good causes - what do you do with the change? //--> Maggie Fox Thursday, September 28, 2006 So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, Hong Kong Standard (English)

The Obsession Box Company Introduces Innovative Employee/Client Birthday Event New Program Designed to Raise Money for Charities & Non-Profit Organizations SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While some entrepreneurs invest time and energy towards developing a business for the sake of creating wealth and independence, some business people like Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder of The Obsession Box Company, literally work so ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Gifts and Donations From The Obsession Box Company Founder Making a Strong Impact in California Local Woman Doing What She Can to Assist Deserving Recipients SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the noblest of virtues is giving, and Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder and CEO of The Obsession Box Company exhibits the principle of giving every day of her life. With a passion and steadfast determination to give back to her community, Ms. ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Sunday October 1 at 10.27am:

BRAXTON UPSET WITH DOCTORS OVER SON'S AUTISM (Contactmusic.com, UK - 2 hours ago). TONI BRAXTON has blasted doctors who failed to diagnose her young son with autism because she's sure the three-year-old could have been helped if the..

Misdiagnosing Narcissism - Asperger's Disorder (American Chronicle, CA - 3 hours ago)... Nor is the Asperger's patient able to decipher nonverbal cues and gestures or to.. McDowell, Maxson J. (2002) The Image of the Mother's Eye: Autism and Early..

Residential Home For Adults With Autism Dedicated (NBC13.com, AL - 5 hours ago). Glenwood is the oldest and largest autism service provider in the state of Alabama. The organization provides treatment and education..

Atglen family promotes awareness of autism (Parkesburg Ledger, PA - 6 hours ago)... He suffers from Autism, a neuro-development disorder affecting communication and.. Brett attends an autistic support class at Octorara Elementary School and is..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 6 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Donation to Help Kids with Autism (NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - 7 hours ago). Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A big donation today for Autism awareness right here in Central New York. Thanks to Kohl’s department store..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Bizjournals.com, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Animal advocate, autism expert Grandin to speak (Washington University Record, Washington - 9 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Police, firefighters get help with the autistic (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 9 hours ago). A PEI mother and her autistic son wanted to do what they could to keep any misunderstanding from leading to trouble. 'People with autism will view the world..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 10 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Albany Business Review, NY - 11 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Circuit City, Samsung Help Sack Autism (In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 13 hours ago). By Seth Harris. The consumer electronics chain is hosting a cause-marketing promotion with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program..

Ped Med: Seeking allies in autism fight (United Press International - 14 hours ago). By LIDIA WASOWICZ. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Parents' push for progress in autism research and discovery has meant a pull for political allies...

Help is at hand for autistic children (Wrexham Evening Leader, UK - 15 hours ago)... Help!” programme, supported by Vodafone, is a scheme for parents and carers of young children aged three to 12 who have been diagnosed with autism within the..

What is autism? (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 15 hours ago). Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological..

Expo to aid families with autism (Bethel Journal,  United States - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

School continues LEAP forward for autistic pupils (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 19 hours ago)... S. Strain, who received a three-year federal grant to create a model program that placed autistic children in a classroom with those who do not have autism...

Clock ticking on autism legislation (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... for autistic youth and adults and $75 million for public education. It calls for the screening of every child in America, because therapies for autism work..

Archived on Monday October 2 at 12.33pm:

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill signed into law by Gov. George Pataki. The new provision covers all health policies issued, renewed, modified or amended after Jan. 1, 2007. Legislators sponsored the measure after ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Business Journal (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Accused 'joked about man thrown down steps' A 38-year-old man, accused of throwing an autistic stranger down an escalator, joked about it minutes later, a court has heard. Mark Logan, of Musselburgh, denies kicking Kevin Crowden, also 38, and throwing him down the escalator in the Princes Street shop Zara on January 2. He claims he was acting in self defence. Mr Crowden, who has behavioural ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab. The number of two-year-olds given the vaccine was 84% in 2005-6, up from 81% the year before, the government's Information Centre said. It is still short of the 95% needed for herd immunity, but represents a rise after uptake fell to 80% ... Thursday 2006-09-28, BBC News (English)

Help for parents of autistic kids The parents came into the meeting one or two at a time, greeting one another with hugs, asking if the was coffee ready, and where were the kids' snacks, and how was your Michael doing? In the next room, a boy played with a motorized fire engine as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" blared on the TV, while another sat by himself playing with action figures, ... Thursday 2006-09-28, New York Daily News (English)

Accused 'boasted of throwing man down escalator' CRAIG DAVIDSON A MAN accused of breaking an autistic man's back by pushing him down an escalator boasted of his actions to his girlfriend, it was claimed in court yesterday. Witnesses said that Mark Logan hauled his victim, Kevin Crowden, down an escalator after a row in a shop during the January sales. Mr Crowden, 38, suffered two fractures to ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Surprises mapped in mice brains So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and spent US$800 million (HK$6.24 billion) on good causes - what do you do with the change? //--> Maggie Fox Thursday, September 28, 2006 So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, Hong Kong Standard (English)

The Obsession Box Company Introduces Innovative Employee/Client Birthday Event New Program Designed to Raise Money for Charities & Non-Profit Organizations SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While some entrepreneurs invest time and energy towards developing a business for the sake of creating wealth and independence, some business people like Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder of The Obsession Box Company, literally work so ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Gifts and Donations From The Obsession Box Company Founder Making a Strong Impact in California Local Woman Doing What She Can to Assist Deserving Recipients SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the noblest of virtues is giving, and Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder and CEO of The Obsession Box Company exhibits the principle of giving every day of her life. With a passion and steadfast determination to give back to her community, Ms. ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Monday October 2 at 12.33pm:

BRAXTON UPSET WITH DOCTORS OVER SON'S AUTISM (Contactmusic.com, UK - 2 hours ago). TONI BRAXTON has blasted doctors who failed to diagnose her young son with autism because she's sure the three-year-old could have been helped if the..

Misdiagnosing Narcissism - Asperger's Disorder (American Chronicle, CA - 3 hours ago)... Nor is the Asperger's patient able to decipher nonverbal cues and gestures or to.. McDowell, Maxson J. (2002) The Image of the Mother's Eye: Autism and Early..

Residential Home For Adults With Autism Dedicated (NBC13.com, AL - 5 hours ago). Glenwood is the oldest and largest autism service provider in the state of Alabama. The organization provides treatment and education..

Atglen family promotes awareness of autism (Parkesburg Ledger, PA - 6 hours ago)... He suffers from Autism, a neuro-development disorder affecting communication and.. Brett attends an autistic support class at Octorara Elementary School and is..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 6 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Donation to Help Kids with Autism (NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - 7 hours ago). Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A big donation today for Autism awareness right here in Central New York. Thanks to Kohl’s department store..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Bizjournals.com, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Animal advocate, autism expert Grandin to speak (Washington University Record, Washington - 9 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Police, firefighters get help with the autistic (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 9 hours ago). A PEI mother and her autistic son wanted to do what they could to keep any misunderstanding from leading to trouble. 'People with autism will view the world..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 10 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Albany Business Review, NY - 11 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Circuit City, Samsung Help Sack Autism (In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 13 hours ago). By Seth Harris. The consumer electronics chain is hosting a cause-marketing promotion with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program..

Ped Med: Seeking allies in autism fight (United Press International - 14 hours ago). By LIDIA WASOWICZ. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Parents' push for progress in autism research and discovery has meant a pull for political allies...

Help is at hand for autistic children (Wrexham Evening Leader, UK - 15 hours ago)... Help!” programme, supported by Vodafone, is a scheme for parents and carers of young children aged three to 12 who have been diagnosed with autism within the..

What is autism? (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 15 hours ago). Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological..

Expo to aid families with autism (Bethel Journal,  United States - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

School continues LEAP forward for autistic pupils (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 19 hours ago)... S. Strain, who received a three-year federal grant to create a model program that placed autistic children in a classroom with those who do not have autism...

Clock ticking on autism legislation (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... for autistic youth and adults and $75 million for public education. It calls for the screening of every child in America, because therapies for autism work..

Archived on Tuesday October 3 at 7.41am:

Timberland Revitalizes Global Communities as Part of 9th Annual Serv-a-Palooza; 6,300 Volunteers to Positively Impact ... 09/21/2006 08:16:12 AM EDTBusiness Wire STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2006--Timberland employees and community partners will join forces today to improve more than 150 local communities from Istanbul, Turkey to Steamboat Springs, Colorado as part of the company's 9th annual "Serv-a-palooza," a worldwide community service initiative. ... Thursday 2006-09-21, Hoovers (English)

The Buffalo News, N.Y., Walking The Tightrope Between Motherhood And A Career Will Never Be ... 10/02/2006 02:37:37 PM EDTBuffalo News, The (NY) (KRT) Oct. 2--Walking the tightrope between motherhood and a career will never be easy, but for thousands of Western New York's working moms things are slightly more in balance thanks to the efforts of their employers. Working Mother Magazine's just-released 2006 list of the "100 Best Companies" ... Monday 2006-10-02, Hoovers (English)

The Buffalo News, N.Y., Walking The Tightrope Between Motherhood And A Career Will Never Be ... 10/02/2006 02:37:37 PM EDTBuffalo News, The (NY) (KRT) Oct. 2--Walking the tightrope between motherhood and a career will never be easy, but for thousands of Western New York's working moms things are slightly more in balance thanks to the efforts of their employers. Working Mother Magazine's just-released 2006 list of the "100 Best Companies" ... Monday 2006-10-02, Hoovers (English)

Dagbreek Gets Innovative in Fundraising Dagbreek, a school for intellectually impaired learners, is in urgent need of a school hall and additional classrooms to accommodate the growing student population. It also needs buildings to accommodate cerebral palsied and autistic learners. To raise some funds, instead of waiting on the government, the school's management with assistance from ... Monday 2006-10-02, All Africa (English)

Dagbreek Gets Innovative in Fundraising Dagbreek, a school for intellectually impaired learners, is in urgent need of a school hall and additional classrooms to accommodate the growing student population. It also needs buildings to accommodate cerebral palsied and autistic learners. To raise some funds, instead of waiting on the government, the school's management with assistance from ... Monday 2006-10-02, All Africa (English)

Osborne accused in autism row An autism charity complained today that a senior Conservative politician had offended thousands of people when he appeared to suggest that Gordon Brown could be "faintly autistic". George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor, later denied calling Mr Brown autistic when he mocked his lack of social skills during a fringe meeting at the Conservative Party ... Monday 2006-10-02, The Times (English)

Osborne under fire for Brown jibe A charity has criticised George Osborne after he appeared to suggest Gordon Brown could be "faintly autistic". The shadow chancellor, who denied the charge, was criticised by the National Autistic Society after a light hearted exchange at a Tory fringe meeting. Mr Osborne had been recalling his ability to retain odd facts, when the journalist ... Monday 2006-10-02, BBC News (English)

City of Boston Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero, Doug Flutie 2006 Red, White & Blue Award Concert, Sponsored by American Express and Delta Air Lines, to Benefit Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism BOSTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express, Delta Air Lines and the city of Boston today named renowned athlete and philanthropist, Doug Flutie, the 2006 recipient of the Red, White & Blue Award for his ... Monday 2006-10-02, PR Newswire (English)

'autistic' Gord Jibe SHAME OF THE CONSERVATIVES SHADOW Chancellor George Osborne last night launched a highly personal attack on Gordon Brown branding him "faintly autistic". At a Tory conference fringe event, Mr Osborne accused the Chancellor of lacking personal skills. Mr Osborne was talking about his own childhood, saying his brothers nicknamed him Knowledge - ... Monday 2006-10-02, The Mirror (English)

Tanglung, tanglung everywhere By ONG YEE TING IT was a galore of colourful lan-terns at the ‘Bukit Bendera Night' mid-autumn celebration, with even adults joining in the fun-fil-led display of creative tanglung. Talented participants, including children who took part in the lan-tern making competition at the Penang Municipal Park on Satur-day, displayed their creative ... Monday 2006-10-02, The Star (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 3 at 7.41am:

BRAXTON UPSET WITH DOCTORS OVER SON'S AUTISM (Contactmusic.com, UK - 2 hours ago). TONI BRAXTON has blasted doctors who failed to diagnose her young son with autism because she's sure the three-year-old could have been helped if the..

Misdiagnosing Narcissism - Asperger's Disorder (American Chronicle, CA - 3 hours ago)... Nor is the Asperger's patient able to decipher nonverbal cues and gestures or to.. McDowell, Maxson J. (2002) The Image of the Mother's Eye: Autism and Early..

Residential Home For Adults With Autism Dedicated (NBC13.com, AL - 5 hours ago). Glenwood is the oldest and largest autism service provider in the state of Alabama. The organization provides treatment and education..

Atglen family promotes awareness of autism (Parkesburg Ledger, PA - 6 hours ago)... He suffers from Autism, a neuro-development disorder affecting communication and.. Brett attends an autistic support class at Octorara Elementary School and is..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 6 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Donation to Help Kids with Autism (NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - 7 hours ago). Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A big donation today for Autism awareness right here in Central New York. Thanks to Kohl’s department store..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Bizjournals.com, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Animal advocate, autism expert Grandin to speak (Washington University Record, Washington - 9 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Police, firefighters get help with the autistic (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 9 hours ago). A PEI mother and her autistic son wanted to do what they could to keep any misunderstanding from leading to trouble. 'People with autism will view the world..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 10 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Albany Business Review, NY - 11 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Circuit City, Samsung Help Sack Autism (In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 13 hours ago). By Seth Harris. The consumer electronics chain is hosting a cause-marketing promotion with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program..

Ped Med: Seeking allies in autism fight (United Press International - 14 hours ago). By LIDIA WASOWICZ. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Parents' push for progress in autism research and discovery has meant a pull for political allies...

Help is at hand for autistic children (Wrexham Evening Leader, UK - 15 hours ago)... Help!” programme, supported by Vodafone, is a scheme for parents and carers of young children aged three to 12 who have been diagnosed with autism within the..

What is autism? (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 15 hours ago). Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological..

Expo to aid families with autism (Bethel Journal,  United States - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

School continues LEAP forward for autistic pupils (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 19 hours ago)... S. Strain, who received a three-year federal grant to create a model program that placed autistic children in a classroom with those who do not have autism...

Clock ticking on autism legislation (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... for autistic youth and adults and $75 million for public education. It calls for the screening of every child in America, because therapies for autism work..

Archived on Wednesday October 4 at 3.23am:

New centre launched in Selayang Hospital KUALA LUMPUR: The first hospital visitors' accommodation and one-stop-centre child and adolescent psychiatry clinic were launched at the Selayang Hospital on Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Chua Soi Lek said the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry contributed almost RM500,000 to the two projects, which were a joint effort between ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Star (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult... ...VOTERS MAY NOT LET HIMTHE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency.Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism.The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

The Snories At Bournemouth VILLAIN OF THE DAYShadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic"WHACK WHACK OOPS!Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Tories No2 In Autism Storm TORY toff George Osborne yesterday sparked fury by dubbing Gordon Brown "autistic". Colleagues roared with laughter at the shadow chancellor's personal attack. When asked about autism, he said: "We're not getting into Gordon Brown." Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

He's Unfit For Office The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH TOFF'S AUTISTIC GORD JIBE CRITICS last night branded Tory buffoon George Osborne disgusting over his autistic jibe at Gordon Brown. Disability campaigners and MPs laid into the shadow chancellor for using an affliction that affects 535,000 people to mock his opponent in a tasteless personal attack. The toff sparked fury ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult. Voters May Not Let Him THE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism. The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel amid gasps from ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Villain Of The Day The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic" Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Osborne In 'autistic' Jibe Shame Tories AT BOURNEMOUTH SHADOW Chancellor George Obsborne has shamed the Tories with a sick jibe about Gordon Brown being "autistic". Campaigners were outraged by the slur at the party's annual conference. It followed a highly personal attack by Tory leader David Cameron, who branded the Chancellor "weak, laughable and tragic". His close friend ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Daily Record (English)

Thatcher is quoted to back tax plan JAMES KIRKUP POLITICAL EDITOR DAVID Cameron's Conservative leadership will today try to face down a growing party rebellion over tax policy, by claiming the backing of Margaret Thatcher. As right-wing devotees of the former prime minister yesterday stepped up their calls for the party to make clear promises to cut taxes if elected, Mr Cameron and ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Scotsman (English)

Row rumbles on as backbenchers turn up the pressure for cuts Half the Conservative parliamentary party wants David Cameron to commit immediately to tax cuts, a senior backbencher warned yesterday.The leadership said it would not be diverted from its "stability first" mantra on the economy. George Osborne, the shadow chancellor, denied that Mr Cameron was seeking a "clause IV moment" to provoke a battle with ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 4 at 11.12pm:

New centre launched in Selayang Hospital KUALA LUMPUR: The first hospital visitors' accommodation and one-stop-centre child and adolescent psychiatry clinic were launched at the Selayang Hospital on Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Chua Soi Lek said the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry contributed almost RM500,000 to the two projects, which were a joint effort between ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Star (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult... ...VOTERS MAY NOT LET HIMTHE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency.Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism.The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

The Snories At Bournemouth VILLAIN OF THE DAYShadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic"WHACK WHACK OOPS!Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Tories No2 In Autism Storm TORY toff George Osborne yesterday sparked fury by dubbing Gordon Brown "autistic". Colleagues roared with laughter at the shadow chancellor's personal attack. When asked about autism, he said: "We're not getting into Gordon Brown." Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

He's Unfit For Office The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH TOFF'S AUTISTIC GORD JIBE CRITICS last night branded Tory buffoon George Osborne disgusting over his autistic jibe at Gordon Brown. Disability campaigners and MPs laid into the shadow chancellor for using an affliction that affects 535,000 people to mock his opponent in a tasteless personal attack. The toff sparked fury ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult. Voters May Not Let Him THE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism. The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel amid gasps from ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Villain Of The Day The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic" Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Osborne In 'autistic' Jibe Shame Tories AT BOURNEMOUTH SHADOW Chancellor George Obsborne has shamed the Tories with a sick jibe about Gordon Brown being "autistic". Campaigners were outraged by the slur at the party's annual conference. It followed a highly personal attack by Tory leader David Cameron, who branded the Chancellor "weak, laughable and tragic". His close friend ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Daily Record (English)

Thatcher is quoted to back tax plan JAMES KIRKUP POLITICAL EDITOR DAVID Cameron's Conservative leadership will today try to face down a growing party rebellion over tax policy, by claiming the backing of Margaret Thatcher. As right-wing devotees of the former prime minister yesterday stepped up their calls for the party to make clear promises to cut taxes if elected, Mr Cameron and ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Scotsman (English)

Row rumbles on as backbenchers turn up the pressure for cuts Half the Conservative parliamentary party wants David Cameron to commit immediately to tax cuts, a senior backbencher warned yesterday.The leadership said it would not be diverted from its "stability first" mantra on the economy. George Osborne, the shadow chancellor, denied that Mr Cameron was seeking a "clause IV moment" to provoke a battle with ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 4 at 11.12pm:

Teachers learn more on autism (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - 1 hour ago)... SMARTER head teachers were on hand to brief the group about autism and the facilities provided at the centre, which looks into the needs of autistic individuals..

Autism research looks at children’s eyes (University Daily Kansan, KS - 2 hours ago). A graduate research assistant spent two years measuring the pupillary response of children with autism. She wants the research to..

Muniyati Ismail: Persistent campaigner on autism awareness (Jakarta Post, Indonesia - 2 hours ago)... All of the teachers are required to take a six-month training course on autism. "It's is very important because autistic children are quite different to non..

Educators Say Early Learning Is Critical for Autistic Students (St. Ignace News (subscription),  USA - 4 hours ago)... Ignace was recently diagnosed with autism, spurring her mother, Gia Lopez, to research educational services available in the Eastern Upper Peninsula...

Teachers Learn More On Autism (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 6 hours ago)... SMARTER head teachers were on hand to brief the group about autism and the facilities provided at the centre, which looks into the needs of autistic individuals..

Book for autism understanding (Mountain Views Mail, Australia - 6 hours ago)... specific issues faced by siblings of children with an autistic disorder.. an informative and entertaining publication to help educate families living with autism...

Autism workshop rescheduled (Milton Daily Standard, PA - 8 hours ago). MIFFLINBURG — Due to circumstances beyond control, the workshop on “The Early Signs of Autism Related Disorders” offered through Penn State Cooperative..

Brown, Osborne and Autism (Workers' Liberty, UK - 12 hours ago)... Asperger Syndrome (an Autistic Spectrum Disorder). What really bothers me about this New Labour-Tory spat, though, is that while each side says that "autism is..

Autism - help for fathers (News Shopper, UK - 21 hours ago)... population in the National Autistic Society London and south east region is 163,096 with Kent having the highest number of any county, 12,312! Autism is a life..

Fury over autism jibe at Brown (Yorkshire Post Today, UK - 21 hours ago)... He later stressed that he had not actually used the words "autism" or "autistic" during the filmed session, and insisted he did not believe the Chancellor had..

Tory rival calls Brown ‘autistic’ (Gulf Times, Qatar - 22 hours ago)... The remark was condemned by the National Autistic Society, which estimates about.. the society, said: "Any pejorative use of terms relating to autism can cause..

Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown ".. (Mirror.co.uk, UK - 23 hours ago). Travel expert Simon Calder for mixing up the Second World War Luftwaffe with the Lufthansa, the main German airline. John Redwood..

OSBORNE IN 'AUTISTIC' JIBE SHAME Tories AT BOURNEMOUTH (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - Oct 2, 2006)... I didn't say that actually.". He later insisted there was no need for an apology because he did not use the words "autism" or "autistic"...

Pair of Toby Fans Shell Out $24,000 For Autism (NMC NewsStream - Oct 2, 2006)... The "Super Fan" promotion benefiting the Cure Autism Now foundation was supposed to be an online bid for a fan to enjoy two tickets to the local show on..

ARROGANT OSBORNE THINKS HE HAS GOT AWAY WITH AUTISM INSULT. VOTERS.. (Mirror.co.uk, UK - Oct 2, 2006)... him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he.. only on the fringe" - as if he could insult sufferers of autism and get..

Osborne's autism jibe criticised (BBC News, UK - Oct 2, 2006)... Pressed to say if he thought the chancellor was slightly autistic, Mr Osborne said: "No absolutely not. Autism is a very serious condition."...

Autism comment sparks backlash (The Herald, UK - Oct 2, 2006)... National Autistic Society said: "It is a complex disability that can be challenging and distressing for the people who live with it. To use the term autism in..

Portsmouth teacher charged with assaulting autistic 3 year-old (WAVY-TV, VA - Oct 2, 2006)... incident happened on September 25th when 53 year-old Dale Beale, a teacher at the DAC Center for Learning in Portsmouth, pulled a 3 year-old autistic child out..

Osborne's gibe at 'autistic' Brown provokes wrath of campaigners (Times Online, UK - Oct 2, 2006)... His remark drew criticism from the National Autistic Society, whose director said that referring to autism as a means of conveying criticism of someone’s..

Teacher arrested on charges of assaulting 3-year-old autistic boy (Virginian Pilot, VA - Oct 2, 2006). PORTSMOUTH – A special education teacher was arrested on charges of assaulting a 3-year-old autistic boy under her care, according to a police report...

Archived on Thursday October 5 at 3.59pm:

New centre launched in Selayang Hospital KUALA LUMPUR: The first hospital visitors' accommodation and one-stop-centre child and adolescent psychiatry clinic were launched at the Selayang Hospital on Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Chua Soi Lek said the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry contributed almost RM500,000 to the two projects, which were a joint effort between ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Star (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult... ...VOTERS MAY NOT LET HIMTHE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency.Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism.The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

The Snories At Bournemouth VILLAIN OF THE DAYShadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic"WHACK WHACK OOPS!Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Tories No2 In Autism Storm TORY toff George Osborne yesterday sparked fury by dubbing Gordon Brown "autistic". Colleagues roared with laughter at the shadow chancellor's personal attack. When asked about autism, he said: "We're not getting into Gordon Brown." Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

He's Unfit For Office The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH TOFF'S AUTISTIC GORD JIBE CRITICS last night branded Tory buffoon George Osborne disgusting over his autistic jibe at Gordon Brown. Disability campaigners and MPs laid into the shadow chancellor for using an affliction that affects 535,000 people to mock his opponent in a tasteless personal attack. The toff sparked fury ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Arrogant Osborne Thinks He Has Got Away With Autism Insult. Voters May Not Let Him THE nasty party was in full flight last night...from decency. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne ran away rather than apologise for insulting families with autism. The Daily Mirror gave him six chances to say sorry for linking Gordon Brown with autistic behaviour - but he pushed his way through the lobby of a four-star hotel amid gasps from ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Villain Of The Day The SNORIES at BOURNEMOUTH Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne for branding Gordon Brown "autistic" Advertisement ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Mirror (English)

Osborne In 'autistic' Jibe Shame Tories AT BOURNEMOUTH SHADOW Chancellor George Obsborne has shamed the Tories with a sick jibe about Gordon Brown being "autistic". Campaigners were outraged by the slur at the party's annual conference. It followed a highly personal attack by Tory leader David Cameron, who branded the Chancellor "weak, laughable and tragic". His close friend ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Daily Record (English)

Thatcher is quoted to back tax plan JAMES KIRKUP POLITICAL EDITOR DAVID Cameron's Conservative leadership will today try to face down a growing party rebellion over tax policy, by claiming the backing of Margaret Thatcher. As right-wing devotees of the former prime minister yesterday stepped up their calls for the party to make clear promises to cut taxes if elected, Mr Cameron and ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, Scotsman (English)

Row rumbles on as backbenchers turn up the pressure for cuts Half the Conservative parliamentary party wants David Cameron to commit immediately to tax cuts, a senior backbencher warned yesterday.The leadership said it would not be diverted from its "stability first" mantra on the economy. George Osborne, the shadow chancellor, denied that Mr Cameron was seeking a "clause IV moment" to provoke a battle with ... Tuesday 2006-10-03, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Friday October 6 at 10.12am:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Saturday October 7 at 1.19am:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Saturday October 7 at 1.19am:

New Monarch School for children with autism opens (Cleveland Jewish News, OH - 36 minutes ago)... “The software will revolutionize the way teachers are educating autistic kids. We'll be able to reach out to all children with autism.”...

Govt assures justice for autistic boy, CISF to probe (Moneycontrol.com, India - 3 hours ago). New Delhi/Chennai: Nearly 24 hours after CNN-IBN Citizen Journalist Prithvi Raj reported on how his autistic son was discriminated against by security..

Govt promises justice for autistic boy, CISF to probe (CNN-IBN, India - 4 hours ago). New Delhi/Chennai: Nearly 24 hours after CNN-IBN Citizen Journalist Prithvi Raj reported on how his autistic son was discriminated against by security..

'Best thing that happened to autism' (Times of India, India - 8 hours ago)... He believes that the Bangalore incident was the "best thing that happened to autism" and parents of many autistic children have said so in their e-mails to him..

Aggression, autism, depression not up (United Press International - 9 hours ago). 5 (UPI) -- Although many assume the number of children and teens with aggression, autism and depression has increased, Dutch researchers say that may not be...

Autistic boy stopped from boarding plane (The Tribune, India - 9 hours ago)... on the part of the authorities, an 11-year-old autistic boy was.. the security personnel and stressed the need for greater awareness about autism, which afflicts..

CISF stops autistic boy from boarding plane (Navhind Times, India - 10 hours ago)... insensitivity on the part of authorities, an 11-year-old autistic boy was.. personnel and stressed the need for greater awareness about autism, which afflicts an..

Autistic child denied boarding, CISF rapped (NDTV.com, India - 12 hours ago)... "Most people have come to know about the term "autism" itself from this fracas," said Prithviraj, Ahed's father. Experts say autistic children are harmless in..

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism (Independent Online, South Africa - 14 hours ago)... pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism... cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year..

Ped Med: Debate mounts over autism counts (Science Daily (press release) - 15 hours ago)... They are parents of a child with autism. Dawson, who is autistic herself, holds the post of research associate at the Pervasive Developmental Disorders..

Run/walk for autism on Oct. 14 (Grand Haven Tribune, MI - 15 hours ago). ALLENDALE — The Autism Society of West Shore, a local nonprofit organization, is sponsoring its fourth annual 5-k Puzzle Run and 2-mile Walk for Fun on..

Ped Med: Debate mounts over autism counts (United Press International - 15 hours ago)... They are parents of a child with autism. Dawson, who is autistic herself, holds the post of research associate at the Pervasive Developmental Disorders..

Surfers embark on Odyssey to help autism film (KPUA, HI - 15 hours ago)... and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism... He made ``Beautiful Son,'' a film about his autistic six-year-old son Beau..

Autism walk raises money, hopes (Vermont Guardian, VT - 17 hours ago)... whose son Brendan, 10, has Asperger’s Syndrome.. four mothers of children with autism, also featured Barbara Protopapa, a high-functioning autistic adult who..

More funding for autism needed here, Titone says (Staten Island Advance, NY - 17 hours ago). State Senate hopeful Matthew Titone called yesterday for more autism funding on Staten Island and touted the importance of the Institute for Basic Research..

CISF personnel deny entry to plane to autism affected child (Zee News, India - 17 hours ago). Chennai, Oct 05: Condemning the "insensitiveness" of some CISF personnel who did not allow his autism affected 11-year-old son to board a flight at Bangalore..

Autistic pupil wins national art contest (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK - 18 hours ago). Michaela Headford has often wondered what direction her autistic son Kingsley's life would take when he left school. As the 16-year..

CISF personnel deny entry to plane to autism affected child (Hindu, India - 19 hours ago). 5 (PTI): Condemning the "insensitiveness" of some CISF personnel who did not allow his autism affected 11-year-old son to board a flight at Bangalore recently..

Autistic child denied boarding (NDTV.com, India - 19 hours ago). The Social Justice Ministry has issued a notice to the CISF for stopping an autistic child from boarding a flight in Bangalore...

Autism support for parents (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 20 hours ago)... ended with the diagnosis that Zachary had Asperger syndrome, an.. She has helped to start an autism support group.. too, was the mother of an autistic child, Logan..

Archived on Saturday October 7 at 10.04pm:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Sunday October 8 at 1.20pm:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Monday October 9 at 6.52am:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Monday October 9 at 6.52am:

FDA clears drug to treat autism symptoms in kids (Columbus Dispatch, OH - 48 minutes ago)... to treat aggression and other symptoms of autism in children. The new use for Risperdal is to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder, including..

Victoria to help students with various types of autism disorders (Vancouver Province (subscription), Canada - 2 hours ago). The province is expanding special-needs funding to schools with students with various types of autism, Education Minister Shirley Bond has announced...

CDC plans major study on the causes of autism (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 3 hours ago)... to ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC - which promotes childhood..

Schizophrenia drug given a nod for the cure of Autism (The Money Times, India - 3 hours ago)... Johnson & Johnson's Risperdal can be used to treat the behavioral disorders in Autism which includes.. "This approval should benefit many autistic children as..

Research to explore causes of autism (Indianapolis Star, United States - 4 hours ago)... to ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC, which promotes childhood..

CDC to fund wide study on autism (Record-Searchlight (subscription), CA - 4 hours ago)... ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC -- which promotes childhood..

Drug OKd to treat autism symptoms (Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 6 hours ago)... symptoms of autism in children. The new use for Risperdal, a Johnson & Johnson drug, is to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder, including..

Extreme Surfers Paddle & Pedal for Autism (KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG, HI - 8 hours ago). By : Diane Ako. BIG ISLAND (KHNL)- Two big wave surfers paddle and pedal 500 miles across the island chain to raise money for autism...

FDA approves drug to treat autism in Children (Xinhua, China - 8 hours ago)... of irritability in autistic children and adolescents. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children...

Understanding Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Autism: Novel Pathway.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 11 hours ago)... Corfas, PhD, senior investigator on the study, says the discovery could have implications for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and autism...

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (The Age, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (The West Australian, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (Ninemsn, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

CDC Finances Study Into Causes of Autism (MyFox WGHP, NC - 14 hours ago)... ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC -- which promotes childhood..

US government launches autism study (ABC News - 15 hours ago)... WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

US government launches autism study (Reuters.uk, UK - 15 hours ago). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

US government launches autism study (Reuters - 15 hours ago). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

FDA Approves Medicine For Autism Symptoms (All Headline News - 16 hours ago)... with autism to treat irritability including aggression, FDA officials said. FDA approved the medicine after two eight-week studies involving 156 autistic..

J&J drug OK'd for autism (CNNMoney.com - 16 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Archived on Tuesday October 10 at 1.30am:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 10 at 1.30am:

FDA clears drug to treat autism symptoms in kids (Columbus Dispatch, OH - 48 minutes ago)... to treat aggression and other symptoms of autism in children. The new use for Risperdal is to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder, including..

Victoria to help students with various types of autism disorders (Vancouver Province (subscription), Canada - 2 hours ago). The province is expanding special-needs funding to schools with students with various types of autism, Education Minister Shirley Bond has announced...

CDC plans major study on the causes of autism (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 3 hours ago)... to ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC - which promotes childhood..

Schizophrenia drug given a nod for the cure of Autism (The Money Times, India - 3 hours ago)... Johnson & Johnson's Risperdal can be used to treat the behavioral disorders in Autism which includes.. "This approval should benefit many autistic children as..

Research to explore causes of autism (Indianapolis Star, United States - 4 hours ago)... to ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC, which promotes childhood..

CDC to fund wide study on autism (Record-Searchlight (subscription), CA - 4 hours ago)... ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC -- which promotes childhood..

Drug OKd to treat autism symptoms (Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 6 hours ago)... symptoms of autism in children. The new use for Risperdal, a Johnson & Johnson drug, is to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder, including..

Extreme Surfers Paddle & Pedal for Autism (KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG, HI - 8 hours ago). By : Diane Ako. BIG ISLAND (KHNL)- Two big wave surfers paddle and pedal 500 miles across the island chain to raise money for autism...

FDA approves drug to treat autism in Children (Xinhua, China - 8 hours ago)... of irritability in autistic children and adolescents. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children...

Understanding Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Autism: Novel Pathway.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 11 hours ago)... Corfas, PhD, senior investigator on the study, says the discovery could have implications for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and autism...

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (The Age, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (The West Australian, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Schizophrenia drug approved for autism (Ninemsn, Australia - 12 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

CDC Finances Study Into Causes of Autism (MyFox WGHP, NC - 14 hours ago)... ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC -- which promotes childhood..

US government launches autism study (ABC News - 15 hours ago)... WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

US government launches autism study (Reuters.uk, UK - 15 hours ago). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

US government launches autism study (Reuters - 15 hours ago). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

FDA Approves Medicine For Autism Symptoms (All Headline News - 16 hours ago)... with autism to treat irritability including aggression, FDA officials said. FDA approved the medicine after two eight-week studies involving 156 autistic..

J&J drug OK'd for autism (CNNMoney.com - 16 hours ago)... the new approval on two eight-week studies in 156 autistic patients ages 5.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in May that autism affected up..

Archived on Tuesday October 10 at 4.46pm:

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

Surfer odyssey to raise awareness of autism Honolulu - Two big wave surfers planned to paddle their surfboards and pedal their bicycles across the islands to promote a documentary film on autism. Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama are embarking on the land and sea fundraising Odyssey to help their friend, cinematographer Don King, who made "Beautiful Son" about his autistic 6-year-old son ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Independent online (SA) (English)

7 Day Planner Please send your non-profit sponsored events at least 4 weeks in advance to: 7 Day Planner 500 Circle Seven Drive Glendale, Ca. 91201 A Community service of ABC7 Take a look at the community events happening in your area. Los Angeles Latin International Film Festival "10th Anniversary" October 5-15, Various times Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles ... Thursday 2006-10-05, ABC7 (English)

Savant artist's remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognition If Gregory Blackstock's drawings were poems, they would have meter and rhyme. There's an orderliness to them that satisfies the pesky drill sergeant who rules our brains — and also a spark of chaos to thrill the soul. Artists often work in series. It's a way of searching for the core of an idea or a thing and exploring all its possibilities. ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Seattle Times (English)

The tragic kids traumatised by loyalist feuding Children in the Shankill area of Belfast are still suffering from the legacy created by the bitter loyalist feuds. Today, in the first of a two-part feature series, Education Correspondent Kathryn Torney looks at the conflict's devastating impact on the lives of pupils from Edenbrooke Primary School 05 October 2006 The youngest victims of ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Airport officer stops ‘dangerous’ autistic boy For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Thursday 2006-10-05, Hindustan Times (English)

KARSH, Hy Hy Karsh Of Alameda died peacefully on September 3, 2006 at the age of 1072 months. Hy will now join his beloved Muriel in eternity - they were married 55 years. Born in Detroit in 1917, Hy moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles where he eventually went into the pie business. In 1997 he moved to Oakland where he and his brother ... Thursday 2006-10-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Former Gov. Rowland's Car Up For Raffle WVIT-TVHARTFORD - A Berlin resident who bought a 1967 Mustang convertible from former Gov. John Rowland is letting an autism charity give it away in an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $100 through the . Rowland's friends got the car for him as a birthday present in 1999, and the car was restored under questionable circumstances. For the latest ... Thursday 2006-10-05, MSNBC (English)

Is autism a threat at airport? For a country with an estimated 1.7 million autistic people, we are probably the most insensitive bunch of people. On Thursday, eleven-year-old Ahed was denied entry into the airport. Reason: he is autistic.Ahed and his parents, Tamil actor Prithviraj and his wife Beena, were stopped at the security gate of the Bangalore airport. CISF inspector ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, Hindustan Times (English)

When a silly little joke is headline news Nearly 30 years in journalism, and I still canÂ’t spot a news story when it happens before my eyes! Well, thatÂ’s one way of seeing it. Another is that news is what tabloid journalists define it to be. One manÂ’s news is another womanÂ’s inconsequential quip. I refer to the storm in a beer glass that was George OsborneÂ’s joke to me during an interview ... Wednesday 2006-10-04, The Times (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 11 at 12.46pm:

CDC finances study into causes of autism ATLANTA - The largest federal study to date into the causes of autism was announced Friday - a multi-state investigation that will involve 2,700 young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and five other research centers will study the youngsters over five years. The research is designed to ferret out any genetic and ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, The State (English)

CDC finances study into causes of autism - By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer 41 minutes ago ATLANTA - The largest federal study to date into the causes of autism was announced Friday — a multi-state investigation that will involve 2,700 young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and five other research centers will study the youngsters over five years. The ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CDC finances study into causes of autism - By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer 41 minutes ago ATLANTA - The largest federal study to date into the causes of autism was announced Friday — a multi-state investigation that will involve 2,700 young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and five other research centers will study the youngsters over five years. The ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CDC finances study into causes of autism ATLANTA — The largest federal study to date into the causes of autism was announced Friday _ a multi-state investigation that will involve 2,700 young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and five other research centers will study the youngsters over five years. The research is designed to ferret out any genetic and ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

CDC finances study into causes of autism ATLANTA — The largest federal study to date into the causes of autism was announced Friday _ a multi-state investigation that will involve 2,700 young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and five other research centers will study the youngsters over five years. The research is designed to ferret out any genetic and ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

BIOENVISION INC Quick Quote: --> Bioenvision Names New Member to Board of Directors06 Joseph P. Cooper of Medicis Joins Bioenvision BoardNEW YORK, Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bioenvision, Inc. (NasdaqGM:BIVN) a developer of oncology drugs today announced Joseph P. Cooper has joined its board of directors effective immediately. Mr. Cooper currently serves as ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Stockhouse (English)

BIOENVISION INC Quick Quote: --> Bioenvision Names New Member to Board of Directors06 Joseph P. Cooper of Medicis Joins Bioenvision BoardNEW YORK, Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bioenvision, Inc. (NasdaqGM:BIVN) a developer of oncology drugs today announced Joseph P. Cooper has joined its board of directors effective immediately. Mr. Cooper currently serves as ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Stockhouse (English)

MEDICIS PHARMA CORP CL A Quick Quote: --> Bioenvision Names New Member to Board of Directors06 Joseph P. Cooper of Medicis Joins Bioenvision BoardNEW YORK, Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bioenvision, Inc. (NasdaqGM:BIVN) a developer of oncology drugs today announced Joseph P. Cooper has joined its board of directors effective immediately. Mr. Cooper currently serves as ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Stockhouse (English)

MEDICIS PHARMA CORP CL A Quick Quote: --> Bioenvision Names New Member to Board of Directors06 Joseph P. Cooper of Medicis Joins Bioenvision BoardNEW YORK, Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bioenvision, Inc. (NasdaqGM:BIVN) a developer of oncology drugs today announced Joseph P. Cooper has joined its board of directors effective immediately. Mr. Cooper currently serves as ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, Stockhouse (English)

Edinburg troubles may forshadow similar problems along Nolana By Edwina P. GarzaThe McAllen MonitorMCAllen, Texas - HARLINGEN - Gerardo Rojas let everyone know he'd be pitching as soon as he walked onto the grounds of Harlingen Field. "You'll finally see me on the pitcher's mound," Rojas, 12, said. Rojas, who is autistic, joined about 25 other children with disabilities Saturday in the Miracle Kids Super ... Tuesday 2006-10-10, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 11 at 12.46pm:

CDC to offer $5.9M for research on autism (Newsday, NY - 38 minutes ago)... They will also review medical records, and analyze biologic material in the form of cheek swabs, blood and hair samples from the autistic child. Autism is a..

Big Wave Surfers Paddle for Autism (KGMB9, HI - 48 minutes ago)... raised will go to the non-profit film "Beautiful Son," a story about healing autism. It's made by world-class cinematographer Don King, whose son is autistic...

Suit claims McDonald's fries worsen autism (Daily Breeze, CA - 49 minutes ago)... "In most cases, elimination of gluten and casein from an autistic child's (diet.. restaurant at 27776 McBean Parkway in Valencia, the boy's autism symptoms of..

Scientists probe autism’s mysteries (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 1 hour ago)... Repository of 518 families, each with multiple autistic children.. The cases included kids with Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism as well..

Step-Sisters Say Carroll Showed Frustration With Autistic Foster.. (WCPO, OH - 2 hours ago)... back, they wished they could do all of this all over again, because it was apparent David Carroll showed signs of frustration with his autistic foster child...

TRAVEL WITH AUTISM, Vacations for Families With Individuals With.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 3 hours ago). 9 /PRNewswire/ -- TRAVEL WITH AUTISM launches this October, providing a new concept for the autism community: vacations specifically designed for families with..

FDA gives the nod to 'Risperdal' for use in autistic children (Indian Catholic, India - 3 hours ago)... ahead for a schizophrenia drug to be used in management of autism in children.. aggression, self-injury and temper tantrums that might show up in autistic children..

Largest-Ever Federal Autism Study Announced (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to ferret out any genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism... But some parents of autistic children say the CDC - which promotes childhood..

FDA Gives the Nod to 'Risperdal' For Use in Autistic Children (MedIndia, India - 5 hours ago)... ahead for a schizophrenia drug to be used in management of autism in children.. aggression, self-injury and temper tantrums that might show up in autistic children..

Body of autistic boy found in retention pond (Orlando Sentinel, FL - 5 hours ago). Officials this afternoon confirmed they have found the body of a missing 5-year-old boy with autism who disappeared Sunday morning...

Colorado Researchers Look For Root Of Rising Autism Rate In Kids (TheDenverChannel.com, CO - 8 hours ago)... Colorado researchers are joining a five-year, $6 million national study intended to help find out what might be causing the rising rate of autism among children..

Schizophrenia drug to be used to treat autism (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... to the FDA, Risperdal can be used to treat irritability, aggression, deliberate self-injury and temper tantrums in autistic patients. Autism spectrum disorders..

US government to study autism (Scientific American - 10 hours ago). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $5.9 million study in six states to try to find the causes of autism...

Missing autistic boy's body found in Orlando (The News-Press, FL - 11 hours ago). By AP. ORLANDO — Authorities recovered the body of a 5-year-old autistic boy from a retention pond Monday, a day after he disappeared...

Authorities find body of 5-year-old autistic boy (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 11 hours ago). ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a five-year-old autistic boy from a retention pond in Orange County...

Drug OK'd To Treat Autism Aggression (NBC5.com, IL - 12 hours ago)... and other symptoms of autism in children. The drugmaker said the new use for Risperdal is to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder, including..

Authorities Find Body of 5-year-old Autistic Boy (First Coast News, FL - 12 hours ago). ORLANDO, FL (AP) -- Authorities recovered the body of a 5-year-old autistic boy from a retention pond Monday, a day after he disappeared...

Colo. researchers taking part in national autism study (9NEWS.com, CO - 13 hours ago). It has a goal of studying 3,000 children. "We'll have three groups of kids -- one group with autism, another with other developmental disabilities and another..

Orlando Authorities Find Body Of 5-Year-Old Autistic Boy (News4Jax.com, FL - 13 hours ago). ORLANDO, Fla. -- Authorities recovered the body of a 5-year-old autistic boy from a retention pond Monday, a day after he disappeared...

Authorities find body of 5-year-old autistic boy (ABC Action News - Tampa,  United States - 13 hours ago). ORLANDO, Fla. - Authorities have recovered the body of a five-year-old autistic boy from a retention pond in Orange County. A sheriff's..

Archived on Thursday October 12 at 5.27am:

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Special schools 'to be replaced' Plans to close three special schools in Flintshire and replace them with two new education centres are likely to be given the go ahead. Councillors said only four objections to the proposals were received during a public consultation on the issue. Eleven of the 22 responses received by the public expressed positive support. The Welsh education ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, BBC News (English)

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO Quick Quote: --> InvestSource Inc.: GSK introduces flu vaccine, Pfizer buys vaccine company06 Oct 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced on Monday that it agreed to purchase a privately held British vaccine company for an undisclosed sum. Oxford, England-based PowderMed Ltd. is developing vaccines for the ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Stockhouse (English)

Archived on Thursday October 12 at 5.27am:

Mayo parents join forces for Autism Specific School in West (Western People, Ireland - 2 hours ago). MAYO is hoping to be home to a new autism specific school and one group of parents is determined to get the project off the ground...

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - 3 hours ago). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - 3 hours ago). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

An autistic driver? (Café Babel, France - 4 hours ago). ‘What ? An autist? Why does he say I’m autistic,’ I thought, ‘What did I do?.. In Italian ‘autistic’ translates as ‘autistico’!’...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (Wyoming News, WY - 5 hours ago)... Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Autism poses numerous challenges for parents and children (Elmira Star-Gazette, NY - 7 hours ago)... place when people don't understand the way a little boy might feel when he is autistic and out.. Children with autism have two challenges common to the diagnosis..

Study May Help Target Autism At Birth (Hartford Courant, United States - 8 hours ago)... services at Yale, observed a biological abnormality in the placentas of mothers who gave birth to children with Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder..

Golden Eagles football player redefines autism (News Courier, AL - 8 hours ago)... Finally, one of them determined Ben is autistic. “When he was first diagnosed, autism was not as well known as it is today – even among doctors,” his..

Te: Autism Research Institute--40 years of hope, success (Sun.Star, Philippines - 8 hours ago)... daily about autism and its surrounding issues. ARI works diligently to apply the new research findings toward developing methods of helping autistic children..

Mother of autistic girl drums up support for special charter.. (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 10 hours ago)... Palm Beach, which specializes in the treatment and education of autistic children.. Sami has autism, a debilitating neurobiological disorder that affects 1 in 166..

Mother of autistic girl drums up support for special charter.. (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 10 hours ago)... and education of autistic children. Lane helped start a Parent Teacher Organization at the school and organized its first fund-raiser. Sami has autism, a..

HPD seeks help finding missing autistic man (Houston Chronicle, United States - 10 hours ago). The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing autistic man. Joseph Molizone, 24, has been missing since 6 pm Tuesday...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (WREX-TV, IL - 13 hours ago). - Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (WVVA TV, IL - 13 hours ago). - Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (Fox 28, IN - 13 hours ago). Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (KTIV, IA - 13 hours ago). - Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (KTTC, MN - 13 hours ago). - Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (CBS News, New York - 16 hours ago). (AP) Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, Group Create Autism Registry (phillyBurbs.com, PA - 17 hours ago)... Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

University, group create autism registry (The Benton Crier, Iowa - 17 hours ago)... Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Archived on Friday October 13 at 11.55am:

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Special schools 'to be replaced' Plans to close three special schools in Flintshire and replace them with two new education centres are likely to be given the go ahead. Councillors said only four objections to the proposals were received during a public consultation on the issue. Eleven of the 22 responses received by the public expressed positive support. The Welsh education ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, BBC News (English)

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO Quick Quote: --> InvestSource Inc.: GSK introduces flu vaccine, Pfizer buys vaccine company06 Oct 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced on Monday that it agreed to purchase a privately held British vaccine company for an undisclosed sum. Oxford, England-based PowderMed Ltd. is developing vaccines for the ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Stockhouse (English)

Archived on Friday October 13 at 11.55am:

Isles watermen complete epic trek to raise funds for autism.. (Lihue Garden Island, HI - 26 minutes ago)... The purpose of the marathon odyssey is to raise funds to promote a documentary film about autism made by Don King and his wife, Julianne Yamamoto King...

An autistic driver? (Café Babel, France - 2 hours ago). ‘What ? An autist? Why does he say I’m autistic,’ I thought, ‘What did I do?.. In Italian ‘autistic’ translates as ‘autistico’!’...

Heaton pushes bill to fight autism (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 2 hours ago). Joe Barton, Republican of Texas, who refuses to consider a bill that would provide $900 million for autism research and treatment. Why?..

County autism group to assist families with frustrating malady (Georgetown News Graphic, KY - 4 hours ago)... A connection between autism and some vaccinations is still being debated, the Web.. "I know of at least 16 families in Scott County with autistic children," she..

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Unison.ie, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Congressman Accused Of Delaying Autism Legislation (CBS 11, TX - 8 hours ago)... tens of thousands of families with autistic children. "It's an outrage" says Tom Damura, an Arlington father whose 19-year-old daughter, Christina, has autism...

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Irish Independent, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 10 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Beluga whales helping children with autism in China (People's Daily Online, China - 11 hours ago). Touching, feeding and training Beluga whales is helping 16 children suffering from autism in northeast China. The children, all..

Frederick County Tests New Tracking Devices For People With Autism (NBC 25, MD - 16 hours ago)... prone to wandering off. The new device is intended to help find people with autism that could stray from home. So far, "Project..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

University, Group Create Autism Registry (HappyNews.com, TX - 17 hours ago). By AP. Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Political Gateway, FL - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Ped Med: Autism rates hinge on definition (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... Three of these connote what is commonly called autism: the severe autistic disorder, the much milder Asperger's syndrome, and the tongue-tripping "pervasive..

Study Explains Crucial Deficit In Children With Autism (eMaxHealth.com, NC - 19 hours ago). Young children with autism appear to be delayed in their ability to categorize objects and, in particular, to distinguish between living and nonliving things..

'Walk for Autism' slated for Saturday (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Ken Palmer. DAVISON - A fundraising walk for autism awareness kicks off at 11 am Saturday at Abernathy Park. The "Walk for Autism..

Mayo parents join forces for Autism Specific School in West (Western People, Ireland - 23 hours ago). MAYO is hoping to be home to a new autism specific school and one group of parents is determined to get the project off the ground...

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - Oct 11, 2006). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

Archived on Saturday October 14 at 3.03am:

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Special schools 'to be replaced' Plans to close three special schools in Flintshire and replace them with two new education centres are likely to be given the go ahead. Councillors said only four objections to the proposals were received during a public consultation on the issue. Eleven of the 22 responses received by the public expressed positive support. The Welsh education ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, BBC News (English)

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO Quick Quote: --> InvestSource Inc.: GSK introduces flu vaccine, Pfizer buys vaccine company06 Oct 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced on Monday that it agreed to purchase a privately held British vaccine company for an undisclosed sum. Oxford, England-based PowderMed Ltd. is developing vaccines for the ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Stockhouse (English)

Archived on Saturday October 14 at 3.03am:

Isles watermen complete epic trek to raise funds for autism.. (Lihue Garden Island, HI - 26 minutes ago)... The purpose of the marathon odyssey is to raise funds to promote a documentary film about autism made by Don King and his wife, Julianne Yamamoto King...

An autistic driver? (Café Babel, France - 2 hours ago). ‘What ? An autist? Why does he say I’m autistic,’ I thought, ‘What did I do?.. In Italian ‘autistic’ translates as ‘autistico’!’...

Heaton pushes bill to fight autism (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 2 hours ago). Joe Barton, Republican of Texas, who refuses to consider a bill that would provide $900 million for autism research and treatment. Why?..

County autism group to assist families with frustrating malady (Georgetown News Graphic, KY - 4 hours ago)... A connection between autism and some vaccinations is still being debated, the Web.. "I know of at least 16 families in Scott County with autistic children," she..

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Unison.ie, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Congressman Accused Of Delaying Autism Legislation (CBS 11, TX - 8 hours ago)... tens of thousands of families with autistic children. "It's an outrage" says Tom Damura, an Arlington father whose 19-year-old daughter, Christina, has autism...

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Irish Independent, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 10 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Beluga whales helping children with autism in China (People's Daily Online, China - 11 hours ago). Touching, feeding and training Beluga whales is helping 16 children suffering from autism in northeast China. The children, all..

Frederick County Tests New Tracking Devices For People With Autism (NBC 25, MD - 16 hours ago)... prone to wandering off. The new device is intended to help find people with autism that could stray from home. So far, "Project..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

University, Group Create Autism Registry (HappyNews.com, TX - 17 hours ago). By AP. Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Political Gateway, FL - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Ped Med: Autism rates hinge on definition (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... Three of these connote what is commonly called autism: the severe autistic disorder, the much milder Asperger's syndrome, and the tongue-tripping "pervasive..

Study Explains Crucial Deficit In Children With Autism (eMaxHealth.com, NC - 19 hours ago). Young children with autism appear to be delayed in their ability to categorize objects and, in particular, to distinguish between living and nonliving things..

'Walk for Autism' slated for Saturday (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Ken Palmer. DAVISON - A fundraising walk for autism awareness kicks off at 11 am Saturday at Abernathy Park. The "Walk for Autism..

Mayo parents join forces for Autism Specific School in West (Western People, Ireland - 23 hours ago). MAYO is hoping to be home to a new autism specific school and one group of parents is determined to get the project off the ground...

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - Oct 11, 2006). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

Archived on Saturday October 14 at 8.34pm:

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

Lock Down Lifted At Volusia County High School >WESH.comORLANDO, Fla. - Juliette Steele visited the pond on Tuesday where her 5-year-old son drowned just one day after his body was found. "I miss my son. I wish he was here," Steele said. With family by her side, Steele visited the pond and said the loss of her boy has broken her heart. "I look at the water, and I think that my baby was there, ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, MSNBC (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

TV highlights for the week ahead - By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 35 minutes ago It was the year the war was won. It was also the year the war began, a war for which no end is in sight. In the first weeks after the statue of Saddam Hussein" /> fell on April 9, 2003, a group of young American bureaucrats led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to establish democracy ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Population Diagnostics and Empire Genomics to Create Expansive Relationship for Large Scale Molecular Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine Development Program MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 11, 2006 -- Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDI) announced that it has agreed to terms with Empire Genomics LLC (EG) to establish an infrastructure for PDI to begin commercializing at full scale its core technology platform. The core technology of PDI will facilitate the company's primary objective, which is ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Marketwire (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Vaccine exemptions may boost whooping cough cases - By Amy Norton 18 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday. In an analysis of U.S. vaccine-exemption laws, investigators found higher rates of whooping cough in states where parents can ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Special schools 'to be replaced' Plans to close three special schools in Flintshire and replace them with two new education centres are likely to be given the go ahead. Councillors said only four objections to the proposals were received during a public consultation on the issue. Eleven of the 22 responses received by the public expressed positive support. The Welsh education ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, BBC News (English)

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO Quick Quote: --> InvestSource Inc.: GSK introduces flu vaccine, Pfizer buys vaccine company06 Oct 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced on Monday that it agreed to purchase a privately held British vaccine company for an undisclosed sum. Oxford, England-based PowderMed Ltd. is developing vaccines for the ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Stockhouse (English)

Archived on Saturday October 14 at 8.34pm:

Isles watermen complete epic trek to raise funds for autism.. (Lihue Garden Island, HI - 26 minutes ago)... The purpose of the marathon odyssey is to raise funds to promote a documentary film about autism made by Don King and his wife, Julianne Yamamoto King...

An autistic driver? (Café Babel, France - 2 hours ago). ‘What ? An autist? Why does he say I’m autistic,’ I thought, ‘What did I do?.. In Italian ‘autistic’ translates as ‘autistico’!’...

Heaton pushes bill to fight autism (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 2 hours ago). Joe Barton, Republican of Texas, who refuses to consider a bill that would provide $900 million for autism research and treatment. Why?..

County autism group to assist families with frustrating malady (Georgetown News Graphic, KY - 4 hours ago)... A connection between autism and some vaccinations is still being debated, the Web.. "I know of at least 16 families in Scott County with autistic children," she..

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Unison.ie, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Congressman Accused Of Delaying Autism Legislation (CBS 11, TX - 8 hours ago)... tens of thousands of families with autistic children. "It's an outrage" says Tom Damura, an Arlington father whose 19-year-old daughter, Christina, has autism...

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Irish Independent, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 10 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Beluga whales helping children with autism in China (People's Daily Online, China - 11 hours ago). Touching, feeding and training Beluga whales is helping 16 children suffering from autism in northeast China. The children, all..

Frederick County Tests New Tracking Devices For People With Autism (NBC 25, MD - 16 hours ago)... prone to wandering off. The new device is intended to help find people with autism that could stray from home. So far, "Project..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

University, Group Create Autism Registry (HappyNews.com, TX - 17 hours ago). By AP. Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Political Gateway, FL - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Ped Med: Autism rates hinge on definition (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... Three of these connote what is commonly called autism: the severe autistic disorder, the much milder Asperger's syndrome, and the tongue-tripping "pervasive..

Study Explains Crucial Deficit In Children With Autism (eMaxHealth.com, NC - 19 hours ago). Young children with autism appear to be delayed in their ability to categorize objects and, in particular, to distinguish between living and nonliving things..

'Walk for Autism' slated for Saturday (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Ken Palmer. DAVISON - A fundraising walk for autism awareness kicks off at 11 am Saturday at Abernathy Park. The "Walk for Autism..

Mayo parents join forces for Autism Specific School in West (Western People, Ireland - 23 hours ago). MAYO is hoping to be home to a new autism specific school and one group of parents is determined to get the project off the ground...

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - Oct 11, 2006). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

Archived on Monday October 16 at 2.36am:

Town gets new £19m special school Work has begun to construct a state-of-the-art £19m special school for children in Berkshire. The school in Tilehurst, Reading, will feature specialist modern facilities including multi-sensory rooms, a soft play area and a hydrotherapy pool. It will replace The Avenue School, in Basingstoke Road. Jon Hartley, Reading's lead councillor for ... Sunday 2006-10-15, BBC News (English)

Town gets new £19m special school Work has begun to construct a state-of-the-art £19m special school for children in Berkshire. The school in Tilehurst, Reading, will feature specialist modern facilities including multi-sensory rooms, a soft play area and a hydrotherapy pool. It will replace The Avenue School, in Basingstoke Road. Jon Hartley, Reading's lead councillor for ... Sunday 2006-10-15, BBC News (English)

HellFire by Mia Gallagher At first glance, Mia Gallagher's debut novel Hellfire seems a conventional Bildungsroman: a 650-page account of the life of a young Dublin woman named Lucy Dolan. Dolan describes herself as "some fucked-up little boy-chested plain runty gee-less imaginary-lezzer outta-control hindrance of a street junkie that was always more trouble than she was ... Sunday 2006-10-15, The Independent (English)

Like eggs, sperm have a "best by" date By the time I'd reached my early 30s and was still not married, someone offered me this bit of advice: Just pick somebody. Women are relentlessly reminded of the dreaded biological clock and the risks of having children after 35. But recent science suggests men, too, should be worried. "The term 'biological clock' has always referred to females, ... Sunday 2006-10-15, Seattle Times (English)

'You are alone. You and God.' "At Gil-Am they never say 'Good morning.' At 6 A.M. they open the door with a bang and shout 'Out of bed!' If you don't get up right away, they turn over the bed or pour water on you. Sometimes, straight off in the morning, I would be booted into 'solitary,' especially if the counselor was irritable" - A ward from Gil-Am The pastoral landscape on ... Wednesday 2006-10-11, Ha'aretz (English)

Critics' choice MOVIES Small in physical stature as he was, Truman Capote clearly was a big enough character to fill more than one good movie. "Infamous" follows just a year after the terrific "Capote" won Philip Seymour Hoffman an Oscar for best actor, yet this star-studded copycat succeeds on its own terms. Toby Jones brings more humor and flamboyance to ... Sunday 2006-10-15, Denver Post (English)

Fairy godmother blesses children's hospital The party went by the book. The book was “Cinderella” and the party was “The Storybook Ball,” the annual benefit for MassGeneral Hospital for Children, last night at the Boston Westin Waterfront Hotel. This is the seventh year that hospital supporters have delved into a classic children's story to raise money for a ... Sunday 2006-10-15, Boston Herald (English)

Future British viscount dodges jail time Oct. 14, 2006 at 6:47PM The heir to one of Britain's oldest titles of nobility probably won't be able to add "barrister" to his name, but he will stay out of jail. Eton law student Andrew Curzon, grandson of the Third Viscount Scarsdale, received a suspended sentence Friday after pleading guilty to charges he tried to cash a pension check ... Sunday 2006-10-15, The Washington Times (English)

Clue to flaws in autistic brain Regions of the brain may not communicate with each other as efficiently as they should in people with autism, research suggests. US scientists used sophisticated scans to examine connections in the cerebral cortex - the part of the brain that deals with complex thought. They found evidence of abnormal patterns of brain cell connection in people ... Sunday 2006-10-15, BBC News (English)

Fun solutions to serious problems Novelty technology is not just fun and games, it can also save lives. The NextFest exhibition in New York is a celebration of great ideas. It has everything from the latest in airline ticket security, to a wall of colour you can swish around with your hand, to computer software for people in the developing world who cannot read. And it is ... Sunday 2006-10-15, BBC News (English)

Archived on Monday October 16 at 2.36am:

Isles watermen complete epic trek to raise funds for autism.. (Lihue Garden Island, HI - 26 minutes ago)... The purpose of the marathon odyssey is to raise funds to promote a documentary film about autism made by Don King and his wife, Julianne Yamamoto King...

An autistic driver? (Café Babel, France - 2 hours ago). ‘What ? An autist? Why does he say I’m autistic,’ I thought, ‘What did I do?.. In Italian ‘autistic’ translates as ‘autistico’!’...

Heaton pushes bill to fight autism (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 2 hours ago). Joe Barton, Republican of Texas, who refuses to consider a bill that would provide $900 million for autism research and treatment. Why?..

County autism group to assist families with frustrating malady (Georgetown News Graphic, KY - 4 hours ago)... A connection between autism and some vaccinations is still being debated, the Web.. "I know of at least 16 families in Scott County with autistic children," she..

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Unison.ie, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Congressman Accused Of Delaying Autism Legislation (CBS 11, TX - 8 hours ago)... tens of thousands of families with autistic children. "It's an outrage" says Tom Damura, an Arlington father whose 19-year-old daughter, Christina, has autism...

High level of male hormone in girls reveals new autism clue (Irish Independent, Ireland - 8 hours ago)... natal exposure to high levels of testosterone influences some autistic traits and that hormonal factors may be involved in vulnerability to autism," said Prof..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 10 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Beluga whales helping children with autism in China (People's Daily Online, China - 11 hours ago). Touching, feeding and training Beluga whales is helping 16 children suffering from autism in northeast China. The children, all..

Frederick County Tests New Tracking Devices For People With Autism (NBC 25, MD - 16 hours ago)... prone to wandering off. The new device is intended to help find people with autism that could stray from home. So far, "Project..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

University, Group Create Autism Registry (HappyNews.com, TX - 17 hours ago). By AP. Missouri officials said Tuesday they hope to create a model for other states to work with a new national registry for families dealing with autism...

Autistic deficit studied in young children (DailyIndia.com, NY - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (Political Gateway, FL - 17 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Autistic deficit studied in young children (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... one of the characteristics of autism: the inability to recognize the goals and motivations of others. Previous research has shown young autistic children have..

Ped Med: Autism rates hinge on definition (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... Three of these connote what is commonly called autism: the severe autistic disorder, the much milder Asperger's syndrome, and the tongue-tripping "pervasive..

Study Explains Crucial Deficit In Children With Autism (eMaxHealth.com, NC - 19 hours ago). Young children with autism appear to be delayed in their ability to categorize objects and, in particular, to distinguish between living and nonliving things..

'Walk for Autism' slated for Saturday (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Ken Palmer. DAVISON - A fundraising walk for autism awareness kicks off at 11 am Saturday at Abernathy Park. The "Walk for Autism..

Mayo parents join forces for Autism Specific School in West (Western People, Ireland - 23 hours ago). MAYO is hoping to be home to a new autism specific school and one group of parents is determined to get the project off the ground...

Man diagnosed with autism missing (KHOU (subscription), TX - Oct 11, 2006). An autistic man has been missing since Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said he likes to ride..

Archived on Monday October 16 at 7.30pm:

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Austism Services provides much-needed help When Leslie Brakefield first donated to United Way, she had no idea that one day she would call on one of its funded agencies. Her eight-year-old son, Taylor, has autism. By the time he went into pre-school, he was showing signs of the developmental disability, such as aggression and insomnia. He also didn't like to be held and had to have ... Monday 2006-10-16, Canada Dot Com (English)

The challenge of autism First of two partsCarol Leach wipes away tears as she recounts that awful August day two summers ago.She heard the sliding door open. She knew her son Sam - then 6 years old, nonverbal and profoundly autistic - had stepped into their backyard. She told herself he'd be fine for a minute or two, surrounded by a 6-foot-tall, padlocked privacy fence. ... Monday 2006-10-16, The Enquirer (English)

Caring for People with Autism The Shenzhen Autism Society (SAS) yesterday launched a week-long project in this southern city to call on the public to care for people with autism. It gained support from other non-governmental organizations devoted to helping children with autism in 12 Chinese provinces and cities including Hong Kong, Beijing and northeast China's Changchun. ... Monday 2006-10-16, China Internet Information Center (English)

TeachTown a service for autistic children What: Seattle-based TeachTown Who: Chris Whalen, founder and chief science officer What it does: Sells a computer-based treatment program for children with autism that includes online and offline activities and video-game technology. Employees: Seven A grad-school idea: Whalen on working with children with autism: "I noticed that they were highly ... Monday 2006-10-16, Seattle Times (English)

The week in letters Michael Ignatieff was the favourite target of letter writers last week, after he commented that Israel had committed a war crime in its battle with Hezbollah. "Michael Ignatieff's one-sided condemnation of Israel, omitting any reference to Hezbollah's missile attacks against Israeli population centres, reveals a political cynicism that will ... Monday 2006-10-16, National Post (English)

Autism walk draws few PITTSBORO - Heidi Farrell's efforts to boost participation in this year's walk-a-thon to benefit autism treatment didn't work, but she's not giving up."I'm going to keep doing it until I get it right," said Farrell, her eyes glistening with determination. "Maybe I need some sales and marketing training."Last year, the first time the 42-year-old ... Monday 2006-10-16, The News & Observer (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 17 at 11.32am:

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Austism Services provides much-needed help When Leslie Brakefield first donated to United Way, she had no idea that one day she would call on one of its funded agencies. Her eight-year-old son, Taylor, has autism. By the time he went into pre-school, he was showing signs of the developmental disability, such as aggression and insomnia. He also didn't like to be held and had to have ... Monday 2006-10-16, Canada Dot Com (English)

The challenge of autism First of two partsCarol Leach wipes away tears as she recounts that awful August day two summers ago.She heard the sliding door open. She knew her son Sam - then 6 years old, nonverbal and profoundly autistic - had stepped into their backyard. She told herself he'd be fine for a minute or two, surrounded by a 6-foot-tall, padlocked privacy fence. ... Monday 2006-10-16, The Enquirer (English)

Caring for People with Autism The Shenzhen Autism Society (SAS) yesterday launched a week-long project in this southern city to call on the public to care for people with autism. It gained support from other non-governmental organizations devoted to helping children with autism in 12 Chinese provinces and cities including Hong Kong, Beijing and northeast China's Changchun. ... Monday 2006-10-16, China Internet Information Center (English)

TeachTown a service for autistic children What: Seattle-based TeachTown Who: Chris Whalen, founder and chief science officer What it does: Sells a computer-based treatment program for children with autism that includes online and offline activities and video-game technology. Employees: Seven A grad-school idea: Whalen on working with children with autism: "I noticed that they were highly ... Monday 2006-10-16, Seattle Times (English)

The week in letters Michael Ignatieff was the favourite target of letter writers last week, after he commented that Israel had committed a war crime in its battle with Hezbollah. "Michael Ignatieff's one-sided condemnation of Israel, omitting any reference to Hezbollah's missile attacks against Israeli population centres, reveals a political cynicism that will ... Monday 2006-10-16, National Post (English)

Autism walk draws few PITTSBORO - Heidi Farrell's efforts to boost participation in this year's walk-a-thon to benefit autism treatment didn't work, but she's not giving up."I'm going to keep doing it until I get it right," said Farrell, her eyes glistening with determination. "Maybe I need some sales and marketing training."Last year, the first time the 42-year-old ... Monday 2006-10-16, The News & Observer (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 17 at 11.32am:

TeachTown a service for autistic children (Seattle Times, United States - 51 minutes ago). What it does: Sells a computer-based treatment program for children with autism that includes online and offline activities and video-game technology...

Families' autism costs expected to rise (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 1 hour ago)... said Art Ball, government affairs director for the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community and the father of an autistic child...

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism (Scientific American - 3 hours ago)... American psychiatrist Leo Kanner and Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger--independently discovered.. each gave the syndrome the same name: autism, which derives..

Autism Society calls for awareness (China Daily, China - 5 hours ago)... During the week, Shenzhen Autism Society will host a series of forums to advise the teachers and parents to give proper guidance to autistic children...

Comics do their bit for autism (USA Today - 6 hours ago)... and his pals generated laughs for lucre Sunday night, all to help autistic kids... the Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education, which..

Autism Society calls for awareness (People's Daily Online, China - 7 hours ago)... During the week, Shenzhen Autism Society will host a series of forums to advise the teachers and parents to give proper guidance to autistic children...

NJ may make parents of autistic kids pay more (Bridgewater Courier News,  United States - 12 hours ago). TRENTON — Some parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities are worried about a state proposal that would make them pay more for..

State considers upping share parents pay for kids' early autism (Press of Atlantic City, NJ - 13 hours ago)... said Art Ball, government affairs director for the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community and the father of an autistic child...

Autism Linked To Inefficient Communication Between Different Parts.. (Medical News Today, UK - 15 hours ago). Brain cells in some parts of the cerebral cortex of people with autism have too many connections, while other parts do not have enough, say researchers from..

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Science Daily (press release) - 16 hours ago)... Autistic spectrum -- The autistic spectrum (sometimes referred to as the autism spectrum) is a developmental and behavioral syndrome that results from certain..

Walk raises funds for autism residence (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Laura Misjak. More than 60 people walked through the trails of Abernathy Park in Davison for Saturday's Autism Support Group of Genesee County walk...

NJ plans to shift more early autism expenses to parents (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 21 hours ago)... say autism advocates, is that families in higher-income areas, such as Bergen County, and with children who need more therapy, such as autistic children, will..

Needed US autism study stalled due to politics (Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS - 21 hours ago)... and authorize, overall, nearly $1 billion of federal spending on autism in the.. to the families that courageously and tirelessly care for autistic children...

Autistic Children May Lag behind in ‘Categorization of Objects.. (MedIndia, India - 23 hours ago)... Carnegie Mellon University conducted a path breaking study on autistic children indicating.. an answer to one of the intriguing traits of autism: the incapacity..

School challenges autistic kids (Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - Oct 15, 2006)... The Anderson Center for Autism is a school and home to 138 autistic students between the ages of 5 and 21. Students come from all over New York to attend...

Clue to flaws in autistic brain (BBC News, UK - Oct 14, 2006)... Richard Mills, honorary secretary of Research Autism and director of research for the National Autistic Society, said: "We now know much more about differences..

Autism Conference Details Paths from Research to Practice (Media Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 14, 2006). Navigating the world of research and treatment of autism spectrum disorders can be complicated and confusing for both parents and practitioners...

Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism (EurekAlert (press release), DC - Oct 14, 2006)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently in Adults with Autism (Newswise (press release) - Oct 14, 2006)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Autism 'Pedal Event' Oct. 21 (Cameron County Endeavor, PA - Oct 14, 2006). An autism awareness event for bicyclists, walkers and others will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Cameron County High School track from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm...

Archived on Wednesday October 18 at 4.01am:

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Court blocks copycat versions of J&J drug Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39am ET Market View | | BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal court has blocked U.S. sales of two copycat versions of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N: , , ) antipsychotic drug Risperdal until a J&J patent expires at the end of 2007, J&J said on Monday. Janssen LP, a J&J subsidiary, said U.S. District Court Judge John ... Monday 2006-10-16, Reuters (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Youngsters with special needs hit by poor planning LINDA SUMMERHAYES () TEENAGER Stevie Riva was once a bright pupil who won awards for reading and writing. He looked forward to going to school and loved spending time with his friends. Although at times she found it difficult to cope with Stevie's autism, the youngster's mother, Gina, was able to gather her strength while her son was at school and ... Monday 2006-10-16, Scotsman (English)

Austism Services provides much-needed help When Leslie Brakefield first donated to United Way, she had no idea that one day she would call on one of its funded agencies. Her eight-year-old son, Taylor, has autism. By the time he went into pre-school, he was showing signs of the developmental disability, such as aggression and insomnia. He also didn't like to be held and had to have ... Monday 2006-10-16, Canada Dot Com (English)

The challenge of autism First of two partsCarol Leach wipes away tears as she recounts that awful August day two summers ago.She heard the sliding door open. She knew her son Sam - then 6 years old, nonverbal and profoundly autistic - had stepped into their backyard. She told herself he'd be fine for a minute or two, surrounded by a 6-foot-tall, padlocked privacy fence. ... Monday 2006-10-16, The Enquirer (English)

Caring for People with Autism The Shenzhen Autism Society (SAS) yesterday launched a week-long project in this southern city to call on the public to care for people with autism. It gained support from other non-governmental organizations devoted to helping children with autism in 12 Chinese provinces and cities including Hong Kong, Beijing and northeast China's Changchun. ... Monday 2006-10-16, China Internet Information Center (English)

TeachTown a service for autistic children What: Seattle-based TeachTown Who: Chris Whalen, founder and chief science officer What it does: Sells a computer-based treatment program for children with autism that includes online and offline activities and video-game technology. Employees: Seven A grad-school idea: Whalen on working with children with autism: "I noticed that they were highly ... Monday 2006-10-16, Seattle Times (English)

The week in letters Michael Ignatieff was the favourite target of letter writers last week, after he commented that Israel had committed a war crime in its battle with Hezbollah. "Michael Ignatieff's one-sided condemnation of Israel, omitting any reference to Hezbollah's missile attacks against Israeli population centres, reveals a political cynicism that will ... Monday 2006-10-16, National Post (English)

Autism walk draws few PITTSBORO - Heidi Farrell's efforts to boost participation in this year's walk-a-thon to benefit autism treatment didn't work, but she's not giving up."I'm going to keep doing it until I get it right," said Farrell, her eyes glistening with determination. "Maybe I need some sales and marketing training."Last year, the first time the 42-year-old ... Monday 2006-10-16, The News & Observer (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 18 at 4.01am:

TeachTown a service for autistic children (Seattle Times, United States - 51 minutes ago). What it does: Sells a computer-based treatment program for children with autism that includes online and offline activities and video-game technology...

Families' autism costs expected to rise (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 1 hour ago)... said Art Ball, government affairs director for the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community and the father of an autistic child...

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism (Scientific American - 3 hours ago)... American psychiatrist Leo Kanner and Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger--independently discovered.. each gave the syndrome the same name: autism, which derives..

Autism Society calls for awareness (China Daily, China - 5 hours ago)... During the week, Shenzhen Autism Society will host a series of forums to advise the teachers and parents to give proper guidance to autistic children...

Comics do their bit for autism (USA Today - 6 hours ago)... and his pals generated laughs for lucre Sunday night, all to help autistic kids... the Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education, which..

Autism Society calls for awareness (People's Daily Online, China - 7 hours ago)... During the week, Shenzhen Autism Society will host a series of forums to advise the teachers and parents to give proper guidance to autistic children...

NJ may make parents of autistic kids pay more (Bridgewater Courier News,  United States - 12 hours ago). TRENTON — Some parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities are worried about a state proposal that would make them pay more for..

State considers upping share parents pay for kids' early autism (Press of Atlantic City, NJ - 13 hours ago)... said Art Ball, government affairs director for the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community and the father of an autistic child...

Autism Linked To Inefficient Communication Between Different Parts.. (Medical News Today, UK - 15 hours ago). Brain cells in some parts of the cerebral cortex of people with autism have too many connections, while other parts do not have enough, say researchers from..

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Science Daily (press release) - 16 hours ago)... Autistic spectrum -- The autistic spectrum (sometimes referred to as the autism spectrum) is a developmental and behavioral syndrome that results from certain..

Walk raises funds for autism residence (Flint Journal, MI - 20 hours ago). By Laura Misjak. More than 60 people walked through the trails of Abernathy Park in Davison for Saturday's Autism Support Group of Genesee County walk...

NJ plans to shift more early autism expenses to parents (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 21 hours ago)... say autism advocates, is that families in higher-income areas, such as Bergen County, and with children who need more therapy, such as autistic children, will..

Needed US autism study stalled due to politics (Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS - 21 hours ago)... and authorize, overall, nearly $1 billion of federal spending on autism in the.. to the families that courageously and tirelessly care for autistic children...

Autistic Children May Lag behind in ‘Categorization of Objects.. (MedIndia, India - 23 hours ago)... Carnegie Mellon University conducted a path breaking study on autistic children indicating.. an answer to one of the intriguing traits of autism: the incapacity..

School challenges autistic kids (Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - Oct 15, 2006)... The Anderson Center for Autism is a school and home to 138 autistic students between the ages of 5 and 21. Students come from all over New York to attend...

Clue to flaws in autistic brain (BBC News, UK - Oct 14, 2006)... Richard Mills, honorary secretary of Research Autism and director of research for the National Autistic Society, said: "We now know much more about differences..

Autism Conference Details Paths from Research to Practice (Media Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 14, 2006). Navigating the world of research and treatment of autism spectrum disorders can be complicated and confusing for both parents and practitioners...

Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism (EurekAlert (press release), DC - Oct 14, 2006)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently in Adults with Autism (Newswise (press release) - Oct 14, 2006)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Autism 'Pedal Event' Oct. 21 (Cameron County Endeavor, PA - Oct 14, 2006). An autism awareness event for bicyclists, walkers and others will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Cameron County High School track from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm...

Archived on Thursday October 19 at 7.27am:

'Did IVF make my son ill?' The fertility watchdog is recommending women undergoing IVF routinely only have one embryo implanted, because of the risks to mother and babies of multiple pregnancies. Helene Torr, 42, has had IVF twice. She now has three children - Adam, eight and twins Mark and Lucy, six. Adam has cerebral palsy and autism. Helene's first attempt at IVF led ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, BBC News (English)

'Did IVF make my son ill?' The fertility watchdog is recommending women undergoing IVF routinely only have one embryo implanted, because of the risks to mother and babies of multiple pregnancies. Helene Torr, 42, has had IVF twice. She now has three children - Adam, eight and twins Mark and Lucy, six. Adam has cerebral palsy and autism. Helene's first attempt at IVF led ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, BBC News (English)

State toughens rules to reduce mercury output of power plants Wednesday, October 18, 2006 By Don Hopey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania moved a step closer to reducing unhealthy mercury emissions from its coal-fired power plants yesterday when the Environmental Quality Board approved new state rules that are tougher than federal standards. The new rules, pushed by the Rendell administration and ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Woman Tries Suicide Again A WOMAN who survived a suicide pact with her husband has made a third attempt to kill herself. Bill Ainscow, 75, drowned off Tenerife two years ago but wife Wendy survived the suicide bid. In April 2005, she went back to Tenerife and made a second unsuccessful suicide attempt. On Saturday, she returned to the Canary Islands, where she was pulled ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, Daily Record (English)

T-ball coach seeks bond during appeal The former Fayette County T-ball coach imprisoned for bribing a youngster to injure an autistic teammate intentionally with a baseball is asking for bond while he appeals his conviction last month on two misdemeanors. Fayette County Judge Ralph Warman sentenced Mark Downs Jr. last week to serve one to six years in a state prison for corruption of ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Facial expressions hereditary LONDON (BBC Health News) -- The faces we pull when we are happy, sad or angry may be passed from generation to generation, according to researchers. An Israeli team discovered facial expressions among family members bore striking similarities. Writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they said their findings suggested ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, Tehran Times (English)

Mutated gene raises autism risk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. researchers said on Monday they had identified a genetic mutation that raises the risk of autism and could also explain some of the other symptoms seen in children with autism. Although autism and similar disorders can clearly run in families, theirs is the first study to find a definitive genetic link to the disorder, ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, Tehran Times (English)

Fruity diet averts oral cancer MEN who consume high quantities of fruits, especially citrus fruits and juices, have a significantly lower risk of developing oral premalignant lesions, irregular tissue that has not yet developed into cancer. Epidemiological studies have found that 16 to 40% of oral premalignant lesions transform to cancer. Researchers at Harvard School of ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, The Star (English)

History in the making, online: A day in the life of Britain Charles Saumarez Smith Director, National Gallery I had a sleepless night fretting about the fact that I had a very public disagreement on the Radio 4 programme Start the Week with the historian Simon Schama. The disagreement concerned the best way to communicate ideas about art to a broad audience. So, the first part of the morning was spent ... Wednesday 2006-10-18, The Independent (English)

Autism Speaks awards grant to Seaside to evaluate mGluR5 antagonists in animal autism model Finance 10/12/2006 04:25:57 PM EDTNewsRxGenomicsGenetics 2006 OCT 20 - (NewsRx.com) -- Seaside Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine, is pleased to announce acceptance of an Autism Speaks grant award to assess efficacy of mGluR5 antagonists as a treatment for autism. Randall Carpenter, MD, co-founder, president and CEO of ... Thursday 2006-10-12, Hoovers (English)

Archived on Thursday October 19 at 7.27am:

Combatin Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas (Political Cortex, NY - 21 minutes ago)... one out of every 166 children in this country has autism and the numbers are increasing at an epidemic rate. Those families that have an autistic child face..

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas (RedState, VA - 50 minutes ago)... one out of every 166 children in this country has autism and the numbers are increasing at an epidemic rate. Those family's that have an autistic child face..

Raising funds, awareness for autism (West Island Chronicle, Canada - 4 hours ago). BY MARC LALONDE. Autism isn’ta disease, and it’s not a mental illness... Life is especially hard for parents of autistic young people...

Art, lecture project part of Autism Awareness Month (Canadian Jewish News, Canada - 5 hours ago)... Klar-Wolfond’s quest to understand autism has included meetings with autistic people, some of whom spoke at this year’s event...

Gene Linked To Autism In Families With More Than One Affected.. (eMaxHealth.com, NC - 5 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Autism Treatment Center of America Chosen by Record Label to.. (Emediawire (press release), WA - 5 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Autism Treatment Center of America Chosen by Record Label to.. (PR Web (press release), WA - 6 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Autism Intervention Tools Build Language Skills (dBusinessNews San Francisco (press release), CA - 9 hours ago). SAN FRANCISCO -- Animated Speech Corporation (ASC), pioneering creator of software-based learning tools for children with autism and other language delays..

Damaged gene linked to autism risk (Newsday, NY - 9 hours ago). BY JAMIE TALAN. A gene known for its role in tumor metastasis seems to double a person's risk for autism, according to a new study...

Autism :: Risk of Autism doubled with Single Gene Mutation (SpiritIndia, India - 10 hours ago)... Most parents of autistic children report that their kids have digestive problems and.. This has never been clearly linked directly or indirectly to their autism...

Brain Study Sheds Light on Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 11 hours ago). Half the study volunteers had autism... It may also be possible to use EEG to detect autism in young children, the researchers said...

Autism Intervention Tools Build Language Skills (IT Business Net (press release), CA - 12 hours ago). SAN FRANCISCO, BUSINESS WIRE -- Animated Speech Corporation (ASC), pioneering creator of software-based learning tools for children with autism and other..

Autism Intervention Tools Build Language Skills (Business Wire (press release), CA - 15 hours ago). SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Animated Speech Corporation (ASC), pioneering creator of software-based learning tools for children with autism and other..

Autistic Brain Has Difficulty Coordinating (NPR - 15 hours ago). by Jon Hamilton. All Things Considered, October 17, 2006 · A growing number of scientists believe autism may be caused by a lack of coordination in the brain...

Autism Group Sets Thursday Meeting (St. Ignace News (subscription),  USA - 16 hours ago). An Autism Support Group will meet Thursday, October 19, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the St. Ignace Public Library. The meeting is open to all interested persons...

Autism focus of Shorkey seminar (Beaumont Journal,  USA - 17 hours ago). The Shorkey Center will hold an Autism Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 am until 4 pm at 855 South 8th Street. This event..

Clues to autistic brain (Health24.com, South Africa - 19 hours ago). In adults with autism, various brain regions do not communicate as efficiently with one another as they do in normal people, US researchers report...

Does TV cause autism? (Houston Chronicle, United States - 19 hours ago). Wow. Gregg Easterbrook of Slate has a rather inflammatory piece on whether TV viewing by young children could cause autism later in life...

Idaho mother sent to prison for abusing autistic son (KTVB, ID - 19 hours ago). SHOSHONE -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has been sentenced..

Gene linked to autism in families with more than one affected.. (EurekAlert (press release), DC - 19 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Friday October 20 at 1.21am:

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Television, autism linked? Cornell University researchers are reporting what appears to be a statistically significant relationship between autism rates and television watching by children under the age of three. The researchers studied autism incidence in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington states. They found that as cable television became common in ... Thursday 2006-10-19, National Post (English)

The "Bal des enfants du Monde" honors researchers from the pediatric research centres in Québec MONTREAL, Oct. 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Tonight, the Foundation for Research into Children's Diseases (FRDC) will honour four pediatric researchers at its 24th annual "Bal des Enfants du Monde", which the Health Minister, Philippe Couillard is expected attend. According to France Rivet, Chair of the Organizing Committee, 450 guests are expected at this ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Canada Newswire (English)

Wildlife, adventure studies on tap Some New York colleges are taking a walk on the wild side.Adiron- dack Community College will offer a degree and certificate program in adventure sports next fall, and Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society are collaborating to create residencies in wildlife medicine and wildlife pathology. Adirondack's two-year degree will ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Times Union (English)

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep. Joe Barton, by dint of his chairmanship of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has thus far been able to keep from the House floor a bill that unanimously passed the Senate and would deliver $900 ... Thursday 2006-10-19, New York Daily News (English)

Young hiker still missing at Crater Lake CRATER LAKE, Ore. — Rescue workers searched under rocks, beneath logs and on steep slopes at Crater Lake National Park on Wednesday in search of an 8-year-old Portland boy who has been missing in snowy and cold conditions since wandering away from his father over the weekend. Park officials said they had not given up hope that Sammy Boehlke ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Seattle Times (English)

Archived on Friday October 20 at 1.21am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Friday October 20 at 7.23pm:

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Television, autism linked? Cornell University researchers are reporting what appears to be a statistically significant relationship between autism rates and television watching by children under the age of three. The researchers studied autism incidence in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington states. They found that as cable television became common in ... Thursday 2006-10-19, National Post (English)

The "Bal des enfants du Monde" honors researchers from the pediatric research centres in Québec MONTREAL, Oct. 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Tonight, the Foundation for Research into Children's Diseases (FRDC) will honour four pediatric researchers at its 24th annual "Bal des Enfants du Monde", which the Health Minister, Philippe Couillard is expected attend. According to France Rivet, Chair of the Organizing Committee, 450 guests are expected at this ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Canada Newswire (English)

Wildlife, adventure studies on tap Some New York colleges are taking a walk on the wild side.Adiron- dack Community College will offer a degree and certificate program in adventure sports next fall, and Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society are collaborating to create residencies in wildlife medicine and wildlife pathology. Adirondack's two-year degree will ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Times Union (English)

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep. Joe Barton, by dint of his chairmanship of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has thus far been able to keep from the House floor a bill that unanimously passed the Senate and would deliver $900 ... Thursday 2006-10-19, New York Daily News (English)

Young hiker still missing at Crater Lake CRATER LAKE, Ore. — Rescue workers searched under rocks, beneath logs and on steep slopes at Crater Lake National Park on Wednesday in search of an 8-year-old Portland boy who has been missing in snowy and cold conditions since wandering away from his father over the weekend. Park officials said they had not given up hope that Sammy Boehlke ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Seattle Times (English)

Archived on Friday October 20 at 7.23pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Saturday October 21 at 1.10pm:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Saturday October 21 at 1.10pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Sunday October 22 at 9.37am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Sunday October 22 at 9.37am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Monday October 23 at 11.45am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Monday October 23 at 11.45am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Tuesday October 24 at 10.54am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 24 at 10.54am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Wednesday October 25 at 3.50am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Wednesday October 25 at 3.50am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Wednesday October 25 at 8.42pm:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Thursday October 26 at 6.37pm:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Friday October 27 at 2.49pm:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Saturday October 28 at 6.11am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Saturday October 28 at 6.11am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Sunday October 29 at 1.39am:

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Childhood wasted before screen Saturday October 21, 2006 By Carroll du Chateau Meet Sarah who is battling to keep control of 13-year-old Will's electronic life. That's far from easy. Both parents are working and there are three children, aged 17, 13 and 9. Among them they have three PCs, two laptops and a tablet, three TVs, two DVDs and countless PlayStations, Gameboys and ... Friday 2006-10-20, NZ Herald (English)

Suicide can't help but leave wake of bewilderment Dear Amy: Long ago, in another life, I was married (not too happily). We had a child. My ex and I divorced, and I remarried. My ex never remarried and was always there for his child. Over the years we became friends, and he asked me to forgive him for the past. I told him that it was long ago and that he shouldn't have any worries because all was ... Friday 2006-10-20, Denver Post (English)

DynaVox, its CEO get top tech council honors Joe Swenson, of DynaVox Systems LLC, has been named CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council -- and his company took the top honor among life sciences businesses nominated in the council's Tech 50 awards program. "This is the first time this has ever happened," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the technology council, which ... Friday 2006-10-20, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Teen gets 12 years in prison for killing teacher, injuring 2 OSAKA--The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison for murdering a teacher and injuring two others, despite acknowledging that the teen has a developmental disorder. The court had the option of sending the boy to a juvenile correction institution for treatment of his disorder, but decided to give him a ... Friday 2006-10-20, Asahi News (English)

Washing your dirty linen in public? That's too hygienic for today's couples I WANT A DIVORCE from the McCartney muck-slinging circus. Even those who might think that this charming couple deserve each other should worry about what their case says about our tell-it-all times. In divorce papers leaked to the press Heather Mills apparently accuses Sir Paul McCartney, her estranged husband, of politically incorrect offences ... Friday 2006-10-20, The Times (English)

'El Cortez' Genre films, like gold mines, can be beguiling traps. They have built-in audiences and inviting templates. The challenge is to do something new with them, or perhaps enliven the familiar experience with clever dialogue and memorable performances. "El Cortez" is a Nevada noir set in a Reno hotel whose night clerk is a mildly autistic ex-con. Throw ... Friday 2006-10-20, LA Times Movie Reviews (English)

Elderly man, autistic son back home An 83-year-old man and his autistic son returned home to Glendale about 3 p.m. after police had been looking for them much of the day.Harry Taylor and his son, Joe, 41, were expected to go to a dentistÂ’s office this morning in Anderson Township.They did not show up, prompting Glendale police to disseminate their photos and ask for help in locating ... Thursday 2006-10-19, The Enquirer (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in Germany By Tom Armitage Berlin - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fuelled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out €700-billion (about R6,6-trillion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict father's refrigerator, ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Independent online (SA) (English)

Toddler deaths touch raw nerve in rich Germany - By Tom Armitage 12 minutes ago BERLIN (Reuters) - The gruesome deaths of three malnourished and abused toddlers has fueled a debate in Germany on the effects of poverty and how it can occur in a country that hands out 700 billion euros ($880 billion) a year in benefits. Two-year-old Kevin's broken body was found stuffed in his drug-addict ... Thursday 2006-10-19, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Sunday October 29 at 1.39am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Sunday October 29 at 7.39pm:

$18 million awarded in harassment suit in Los Angeles A jury has ordered The Vons Cos. to pay more than $18 million damages to a former employee who claimed the supermarket chain fired him after he filed a report accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment. The Simi Valley jury awarded more than $16 million in punitive damages to James Stevens, 48, on Friday, two days after ordering Vons to pay ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Seattle Times (English)

R-O-O-M to rebound Connoquenessing Valley School creates place for pupils with autism to escape stimulation Sunday, October 29, 2006 By Shari L. Berg Watching 8-year-old Hannah Mayer run, jump and play in the vibrantly decorated room at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School, it's hard to believe she's actually winding down from sensory overload. But that is ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Police arrest two in early morning fight KNBN-TVSaturday childcare providers gathered in Rapid City for the 15 Annual Family Child Care Network Conference. Youth and Family Services hosted the event which focuses on a wide array of issues including autism, referral guidelines, infectious disease control, and child care regulations. The one-day conference is not required by law, but ... Sunday 2006-10-29, MSNBC (English)

Was it his finger on the trigger? Barry George sits stiffly and rigidly in his chair in the private visiting room throughout our interview. There is a large prison-issue plastic bag on the floor beside him. At first I think he has brought his laundry, but I eventually realise these are his case papers. He tells me he would like to study the law, but is very restricted. "If IÂ’m ... Sunday 2006-10-29, The Times (English)

Gene flaw increases autism risk A gene mutation which affects brain development increases the risk of autism, scientists have suggested. US researchers looked at 1,200 children with the condition. Mutations were more common in children with autism and having the altered gene increased the risk of autism by more than double. Experts said the findings, in Proceedings of the ... Sunday 2006-10-29, BBC News (English)

Infertility link to autism risk CALIFORNIA (BBC Health News) -- Couples with fertility problems are three times more likely to have a child with serious conditions like autism and cerebral palsy, research suggests. The extra risk is likely to be caused by health problems that make it difficult for these couples to conceive in the first place, scientists believe. Fertility ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Tehran Times (English)

Missing Autistic Man Found Alive >ThePittsburghChannel.ComPITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police Department will be conducting stationary and roving DUI checkpoints from Friday to Halloween throughout the city. The enforcement is part of an aggressive crackdown to deter people from driving while impaired during the Halloween weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety ... Saturday 2006-10-28, MSNBC (English)

Justices to rule on police ramming car to end chase The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether police officers can be sued for intentionally ramming a fleeing car during a high-speed chase, causing the death or injury of the driver.Eight years ago, the justices shielded police officers from being sued in federal court for deaths and injuries resulting from high-speed chases. The only ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Several firsts for film fest The second annual Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is bigger, sexier, historic and, for the first time, truly international.The gala opening on Nov. 9 of the Canadian-British co-production, "Snow Cake," will mark the return after nearly 25 years of first-run movies to Windsor's Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. W. It's the first ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Canada Dot Com (English)

What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder in which normal social interaction is difficult or impossible. Most experts say they believe it results from an interplay of genes and unknown environmental factors: ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The State (English)

Archived on Monday October 30 at 11.05am:

$18 million awarded in harassment suit in Los Angeles A jury has ordered The Vons Cos. to pay more than $18 million damages to a former employee who claimed the supermarket chain fired him after he filed a report accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment. The Simi Valley jury awarded more than $16 million in punitive damages to James Stevens, 48, on Friday, two days after ordering Vons to pay ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Seattle Times (English)

R-O-O-M to rebound Connoquenessing Valley School creates place for pupils with autism to escape stimulation Sunday, October 29, 2006 By Shari L. Berg Watching 8-year-old Hannah Mayer run, jump and play in the vibrantly decorated room at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School, it's hard to believe she's actually winding down from sensory overload. But that is ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Police arrest two in early morning fight KNBN-TVSaturday childcare providers gathered in Rapid City for the 15 Annual Family Child Care Network Conference. Youth and Family Services hosted the event which focuses on a wide array of issues including autism, referral guidelines, infectious disease control, and child care regulations. The one-day conference is not required by law, but ... Sunday 2006-10-29, MSNBC (English)

Was it his finger on the trigger? Barry George sits stiffly and rigidly in his chair in the private visiting room throughout our interview. There is a large prison-issue plastic bag on the floor beside him. At first I think he has brought his laundry, but I eventually realise these are his case papers. He tells me he would like to study the law, but is very restricted. "If IÂ’m ... Sunday 2006-10-29, The Times (English)

Gene flaw increases autism risk A gene mutation which affects brain development increases the risk of autism, scientists have suggested. US researchers looked at 1,200 children with the condition. Mutations were more common in children with autism and having the altered gene increased the risk of autism by more than double. Experts said the findings, in Proceedings of the ... Sunday 2006-10-29, BBC News (English)

Infertility link to autism risk CALIFORNIA (BBC Health News) -- Couples with fertility problems are three times more likely to have a child with serious conditions like autism and cerebral palsy, research suggests. The extra risk is likely to be caused by health problems that make it difficult for these couples to conceive in the first place, scientists believe. Fertility ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Tehran Times (English)

Missing Autistic Man Found Alive >ThePittsburghChannel.ComPITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police Department will be conducting stationary and roving DUI checkpoints from Friday to Halloween throughout the city. The enforcement is part of an aggressive crackdown to deter people from driving while impaired during the Halloween weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety ... Saturday 2006-10-28, MSNBC (English)

Justices to rule on police ramming car to end chase The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether police officers can be sued for intentionally ramming a fleeing car during a high-speed chase, causing the death or injury of the driver.Eight years ago, the justices shielded police officers from being sued in federal court for deaths and injuries resulting from high-speed chases. The only ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Several firsts for film fest The second annual Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is bigger, sexier, historic and, for the first time, truly international.The gala opening on Nov. 9 of the Canadian-British co-production, "Snow Cake," will mark the return after nearly 25 years of first-run movies to Windsor's Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. W. It's the first ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Canada Dot Com (English)

What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder in which normal social interaction is difficult or impossible. Most experts say they believe it results from an interplay of genes and unknown environmental factors: ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The State (English)

Archived on Tuesday October 31 at 6.59pm:

$18 million awarded in harassment suit in Los Angeles A jury has ordered The Vons Cos. to pay more than $18 million damages to a former employee who claimed the supermarket chain fired him after he filed a report accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment. The Simi Valley jury awarded more than $16 million in punitive damages to James Stevens, 48, on Friday, two days after ordering Vons to pay ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Seattle Times (English)

R-O-O-M to rebound Connoquenessing Valley School creates place for pupils with autism to escape stimulation Sunday, October 29, 2006 By Shari L. Berg Watching 8-year-old Hannah Mayer run, jump and play in the vibrantly decorated room at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School, it's hard to believe she's actually winding down from sensory overload. But that is ... Sunday 2006-10-29, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Police arrest two in early morning fight KNBN-TVSaturday childcare providers gathered in Rapid City for the 15 Annual Family Child Care Network Conference. Youth and Family Services hosted the event which focuses on a wide array of issues including autism, referral guidelines, infectious disease control, and child care regulations. The one-day conference is not required by law, but ... Sunday 2006-10-29, MSNBC (English)

Was it his finger on the trigger? Barry George sits stiffly and rigidly in his chair in the private visiting room throughout our interview. There is a large prison-issue plastic bag on the floor beside him. At first I think he has brought his laundry, but I eventually realise these are his case papers. He tells me he would like to study the law, but is very restricted. "If IÂ’m ... Sunday 2006-10-29, The Times (English)

Gene flaw increases autism risk A gene mutation which affects brain development increases the risk of autism, scientists have suggested. US researchers looked at 1,200 children with the condition. Mutations were more common in children with autism and having the altered gene increased the risk of autism by more than double. Experts said the findings, in Proceedings of the ... Sunday 2006-10-29, BBC News (English)

Infertility link to autism risk CALIFORNIA (BBC Health News) -- Couples with fertility problems are three times more likely to have a child with serious conditions like autism and cerebral palsy, research suggests. The extra risk is likely to be caused by health problems that make it difficult for these couples to conceive in the first place, scientists believe. Fertility ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Tehran Times (English)

Missing Autistic Man Found Alive >ThePittsburghChannel.ComPITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police Department will be conducting stationary and roving DUI checkpoints from Friday to Halloween throughout the city. The enforcement is part of an aggressive crackdown to deter people from driving while impaired during the Halloween weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety ... Saturday 2006-10-28, MSNBC (English)

Justices to rule on police ramming car to end chase The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether police officers can be sued for intentionally ramming a fleeing car during a high-speed chase, causing the death or injury of the driver.Eight years ago, the justices shielded police officers from being sued in federal court for deaths and injuries resulting from high-speed chases. The only ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Several firsts for film fest The second annual Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is bigger, sexier, historic and, for the first time, truly international.The gala opening on Nov. 9 of the Canadian-British co-production, "Snow Cake," will mark the return after nearly 25 years of first-run movies to Windsor's Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. W. It's the first ... Saturday 2006-10-28, Canada Dot Com (English)

What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder in which normal social interaction is difficult or impossible. Most experts say they believe it results from an interplay of genes and unknown environmental factors: ... Saturday 2006-10-28, The State (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 1 at 10.19am:

Veronica Mars goes from punky to preppy >Fox drama returns, will continue dissecting the complex doctorFox>>COMMENTARYBy By Victor BaltaMSNBC contributorCreator David Shore says he originally sold his hit medical drama, "House," which returns to FOX on Oct. 31 after a four-week break, as something like with germs as the suspects. But there can be no "House: Miami" or "House: NY." There ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, MSNBC (English)

Veronica Mars goes from punky to preppy >Fox drama returns, will continue dissecting the complex doctorFox>>COMMENTARYBy By Victor BaltaMSNBC contributorCreator David Shore says he originally sold his hit medical drama, "House," which returns to FOX on Oct. 31 after a four-week break, as something like with germs as the suspects. But there can be no "House: Miami" or "House: NY." There ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, MSNBC (English)

New charity foundation on the cards thanks to artist JOANNA VALLELY () AN artist with Down's Syndrome has been chosen to design a Christmas card which will help launch a new charity foundation in the Capital. Rhona Watt, 27, is extremely short-sighted and has the same "oscillating eyes" syndrome which affected famous flautist James Galway. If you have a view on this or any other subject, let us ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Scotsman (English)

Why children born by IVF may be more at risk of autism and childhood cancers The night my daughter was born, I was filled with conflicting emotions. I had dreamed, hoped and prayed for a baby and now here she was, at last. While I was overjoyed, I still could not believe that this longed-for, perfect child was actually mine. Caroline, now 15, will always be extra special to me because I never thought I'd be lucky enough ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, The Independent (English)

Offering opportunity for many SCOTIA -- For nine years, James Kenneally has worked at Pine Ridge Industries, a site that gives people with disabilities a place to work when they can't, or don't want to, work in the community. Pine Ridge, in Scotia, employs 139 people with disabilities in various types of light industrial and manufacturing work.In one corner recently, 25 ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Times Union (English)

Bill's backers push Hastert on autism RICHARDSON - About 80 parents, grandparents and children demonstrated Monday outside a political fundraiser attended by House Speaker Dennis Hastert to push Congress toward passing the Combating Autism Act. The bill, which was approved by the Senate in August, would set up a strategic plan for addressing autism and allocate $900 million for ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Houston Chronicle (English)

State charges doctor in chelation case Tuesday, October 31, 2006 The Associated Press State officials have filed disciplinary charges against a doctor who prescribed a therapy for people with lead poisoning to a 5-year-old autistic boy who then had a heart attack and died. Dr. Roy E. Kerry, 68, of Greenville, Mercer County, was charged last month with six counts that include engaging ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Westmoreland Tuesday takes Neighbors' fencing: Ronald Thompson erected an 800-foot, multicolored "fence" of wood pallets -- essentially, an eyesore -- after his neighbors complained about his dogs wandering on their property. A district judge found Mr. Thompson guilty of violating Murrysville's garbage ordinance for failing to remove the fence (part of which had fallen ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Doctor faces disciplinary charges State officials have filed disciplinary charges against a Mercer County doctor who administered a controversial autism treatment to a 5-year-old boy who suffered a heart attack and died. Dr. Roy E. Kerry, 68, of Greenville, was charged with six counts, including practicing medicine negligently and unprofessional conduct. The Department of State ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Protesters push Congress to pass autism bill RICHARDSON - Jeremy Hammer seemed like many other preschoolers with his knack for repeating dialogue from the "SpongeBob SquarePants" movies. Yet, Jeremy couldn't say "Mom" or "Dad" until the age of 3. It was then that he was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that can interfere with a person's ability to communicate with others, cause ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Houston Chronicle (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 1 at 10.19am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Thursday November 2 at 1.41am:

Veronica Mars goes from punky to preppy >Fox drama returns, will continue dissecting the complex doctorFox>>COMMENTARYBy By Victor BaltaMSNBC contributorCreator David Shore says he originally sold his hit medical drama, "House," which returns to FOX on Oct. 31 after a four-week break, as something like with germs as the suspects. But there can be no "House: Miami" or "House: NY." There ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, MSNBC (English)

Veronica Mars goes from punky to preppy >Fox drama returns, will continue dissecting the complex doctorFox>>COMMENTARYBy By Victor BaltaMSNBC contributorCreator David Shore says he originally sold his hit medical drama, "House," which returns to FOX on Oct. 31 after a four-week break, as something like with germs as the suspects. But there can be no "House: Miami" or "House: NY." There ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, MSNBC (English)

New charity foundation on the cards thanks to artist JOANNA VALLELY () AN artist with Down's Syndrome has been chosen to design a Christmas card which will help launch a new charity foundation in the Capital. Rhona Watt, 27, is extremely short-sighted and has the same "oscillating eyes" syndrome which affected famous flautist James Galway. If you have a view on this or any other subject, let us ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Scotsman (English)

Why children born by IVF may be more at risk of autism and childhood cancers The night my daughter was born, I was filled with conflicting emotions. I had dreamed, hoped and prayed for a baby and now here she was, at last. While I was overjoyed, I still could not believe that this longed-for, perfect child was actually mine. Caroline, now 15, will always be extra special to me because I never thought I'd be lucky enough ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, The Independent (English)

Offering opportunity for many SCOTIA -- For nine years, James Kenneally has worked at Pine Ridge Industries, a site that gives people with disabilities a place to work when they can't, or don't want to, work in the community. Pine Ridge, in Scotia, employs 139 people with disabilities in various types of light industrial and manufacturing work.In one corner recently, 25 ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Times Union (English)

Bill's backers push Hastert on autism RICHARDSON - About 80 parents, grandparents and children demonstrated Monday outside a political fundraiser attended by House Speaker Dennis Hastert to push Congress toward passing the Combating Autism Act. The bill, which was approved by the Senate in August, would set up a strategic plan for addressing autism and allocate $900 million for ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Houston Chronicle (English)

State charges doctor in chelation case Tuesday, October 31, 2006 The Associated Press State officials have filed disciplinary charges against a doctor who prescribed a therapy for people with lead poisoning to a 5-year-old autistic boy who then had a heart attack and died. Dr. Roy E. Kerry, 68, of Greenville, Mercer County, was charged last month with six counts that include engaging ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

Westmoreland Tuesday takes Neighbors' fencing: Ronald Thompson erected an 800-foot, multicolored "fence" of wood pallets -- essentially, an eyesore -- after his neighbors complained about his dogs wandering on their property. A district judge found Mr. Thompson guilty of violating Murrysville's garbage ordinance for failing to remove the fence (part of which had fallen ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Doctor faces disciplinary charges State officials have filed disciplinary charges against a Mercer County doctor who administered a controversial autism treatment to a 5-year-old boy who suffered a heart attack and died. Dr. Roy E. Kerry, 68, of Greenville, was charged with six counts, including practicing medicine negligently and unprofessional conduct. The Department of State ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Protesters push Congress to pass autism bill RICHARDSON - Jeremy Hammer seemed like many other preschoolers with his knack for repeating dialogue from the "SpongeBob SquarePants" movies. Yet, Jeremy couldn't say "Mom" or "Dad" until the age of 3. It was then that he was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that can interfere with a person's ability to communicate with others, cause ... Tuesday 2006-10-31, Houston Chronicle (English)

Archived on Thursday November 2 at 1.41am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Thursday November 2 at 8.26pm:

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Lab gives autistic children much-needed break When Kelly Davidson enrolled her autistic son, Shane, 5, in kindergarten this year at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School in Zelienople, she was worried about how he would handle a classroom situation. "He's very sensitive to touch, light and sound, and I was initially told by doctors when Shane was 3 that he would never be mainstreamed into ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Novelist happy with reception given 'A Spot of Bother' LONDON — This autumn, bestselling novelist Mark Haddon decided to stop reading what was being written about him. That’s because he was falling victim to a peculiar syndrome prevalent in some sections of British journalism — one that considers it fashionable to despise success. After the international triumph of The Curious Incident of the Dog in ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Frank del Olmo Elementary School dedicated Officials and family members today dedicated the Frank del Olmo Elementary School, named after the Los Angeles Times associate editor and columnist who died in 2004 at age 55. Del Olmo's wife, Magdalena Beltran-del Olmo, said it was especially fitting that a school would be chosen to honor her husband and that it was near the Belmont Learning ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry Blair LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the centre of controversy in the United States, where conservative ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Mental states of Carrolls may be issue Attorneys for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel are trying to make their mental states an issue in each of their cases.In Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Tuesday, defense counsel for David Carroll Jr. argued that statements he gave to authorities and the results of a lie detector test Aug. 15 and 16 were tainted by ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Cincinnati Post (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Autism Speaks Inc. Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. > The presenting sponsors of ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Business Journal (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research St. Louis Business Journal - 11:19 AM CST Wednesday More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. ... Monday 2006-10-30, Amcity (English)

Autistic pupils 'let down by failures in mainstream education services' KEVIN SCHOFIELD EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT () HUNDREDS of autistic children are being denied a proper education in Scotland's schools, according to a damning report by education watchdogs. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) found that most teachers in mainstream schools lacked a proper working knowledge of autism. Programmes for autistic ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Archived on Friday November 3 at 7.29pm:

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Lab gives autistic children much-needed break When Kelly Davidson enrolled her autistic son, Shane, 5, in kindergarten this year at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School in Zelienople, she was worried about how he would handle a classroom situation. "He's very sensitive to touch, light and sound, and I was initially told by doctors when Shane was 3 that he would never be mainstreamed into ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Novelist happy with reception given 'A Spot of Bother' LONDON — This autumn, bestselling novelist Mark Haddon decided to stop reading what was being written about him. That’s because he was falling victim to a peculiar syndrome prevalent in some sections of British journalism — one that considers it fashionable to despise success. After the international triumph of The Curious Incident of the Dog in ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Frank del Olmo Elementary School dedicated Officials and family members today dedicated the Frank del Olmo Elementary School, named after the Los Angeles Times associate editor and columnist who died in 2004 at age 55. Del Olmo's wife, Magdalena Beltran-del Olmo, said it was especially fitting that a school would be chosen to honor her husband and that it was near the Belmont Learning ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry Blair LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the centre of controversy in the United States, where conservative ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Mental states of Carrolls may be issue Attorneys for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel are trying to make their mental states an issue in each of their cases.In Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Tuesday, defense counsel for David Carroll Jr. argued that statements he gave to authorities and the results of a lie detector test Aug. 15 and 16 were tainted by ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Cincinnati Post (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Autism Speaks Inc. Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. > The presenting sponsors of ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Business Journal (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research St. Louis Business Journal - 11:19 AM CST Wednesday More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. ... Monday 2006-10-30, Amcity (English)

Autistic pupils 'let down by failures in mainstream education services' KEVIN SCHOFIELD EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT () HUNDREDS of autistic children are being denied a proper education in Scotland's schools, according to a damning report by education watchdogs. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) found that most teachers in mainstream schools lacked a proper working knowledge of autism. Programmes for autistic ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Archived on Friday November 3 at 7.29pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Saturday November 4 at 12.27pm:

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry UK's Blair - Wed Nov 1, 2:03 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair" /> said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in British schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the center of controversy in the ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Lab gives autistic children much-needed break When Kelly Davidson enrolled her autistic son, Shane, 5, in kindergarten this year at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School in Zelienople, she was worried about how he would handle a classroom situation. "He's very sensitive to touch, light and sound, and I was initially told by doctors when Shane was 3 that he would never be mainstreamed into ... Thursday 2006-11-02, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Novelist happy with reception given 'A Spot of Bother' LONDON — This autumn, bestselling novelist Mark Haddon decided to stop reading what was being written about him. That’s because he was falling victim to a peculiar syndrome prevalent in some sections of British journalism — one that considers it fashionable to despise success. After the international triumph of The Curious Incident of the Dog in ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Frank del Olmo Elementary School dedicated Officials and family members today dedicated the Frank del Olmo Elementary School, named after the Los Angeles Times associate editor and columnist who died in 2004 at age 55. Del Olmo's wife, Magdalena Beltran-del Olmo, said it was especially fitting that a school would be chosen to honor her husband and that it was near the Belmont Learning ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Widespread creationism teaching would worry Blair LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview published on Wednesday he would be worried if creationism entered mainstream teaching in schools. Creationism -- the view that God created the world in six days as described in the Bible -- has long been at the centre of controversy in the United States, where conservative ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Mental states of Carrolls may be issue Attorneys for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel are trying to make their mental states an issue in each of their cases.In Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Tuesday, defense counsel for David Carroll Jr. argued that statements he gave to authorities and the results of a lie detector test Aug. 15 and 16 were tainted by ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, The Cincinnati Post (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Autism Speaks Inc. Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. > The presenting sponsors of ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Business Journal (English)

St. Louis event raises $560,000 for autism research St. Louis Business Journal - 11:19 AM CST Wednesday More than 12,000 people participated in the recent St. Louis Walk for Autism Research, which raised more than $560,000. The Oct. 14 walk, held in Forest Park, is the signature fundraising event for Ellen Hager and Sharon Moeller were the local chairman of the St. Louis Walk for Autism Research. ... Monday 2006-10-30, Amcity (English)

Autistic pupils 'let down by failures in mainstream education services' KEVIN SCHOFIELD EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT () HUNDREDS of autistic children are being denied a proper education in Scotland's schools, according to a damning report by education watchdogs. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) found that most teachers in mainstream schools lacked a proper working knowledge of autism. Programmes for autistic ... Wednesday 2006-11-01, Scotsman (English)

Archived on Saturday November 4 at 12.27pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Sunday November 5 at 3.49am:

Pasta dinner planned to raise funds for charities The Soccer Place at the Novelletto Rosati Complex is hosting an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner that will benefit six local charities, including the Windsor Essex Community Autism Network and Harmony in Action. The dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets are $6 and children under five can eat for free. The NRC is at 3939 ... Saturday 2006-11-04, Canada Dot Com (English)

Vigan is most child-friendly; Baguio cares for the elderly VIGAN CITY: Vigan was adjudged this year's "most child-friendly city in Region I," besting seven other cities in the entire Ilocos region. Mayor Ferdinand Medina received the award recently for the city during a ceremony in San Fernando City, La Union, hosted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Vigan won the award after it ... Friday 2006-11-03, The Manila Times (English)

Kosovo PM shrugs off Serb charges, protests - by Bozo Milicic 11 minutes ago PODGORICA (AFP) - Kosovo" /> 's Prime Minister Agim Ceku, whom Belgrade accuses of war crimes, on Friday brushed aside the charges during an official visit to Serbia's former partner Montenegro. "My conscience is clear and I'm proud of my military career," Ceku said on the visit, which sparked protests ... Friday 2006-11-03, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Does TV watching in childhood trigger autism? Also in this week's column: Does TV watching in childhood trigger autism? Autism is at epidemic levels. Authorities point out that 30 years ago estimates were that one in 2,500 children suffered from autism. Now the figure is one in 166. Could we be diagnosing autism differently today? Or is something else really happening? ... Friday 2006-11-03, The Register (English)

Shadows help families with autistic children Philippe Cormier-Trottier, 8, blocked his ears as he played with his toys on the carpet in the basement of La Maisonette, the weekend retreat home run by Autisme Montreal.The goal of the weekend getaway house for children with autism is to give their parents time to rest, said Nancy Lacoursiere, Autisme Montreal's executive director.For the ... Friday 2006-11-03, Canada Dot Com (English)

Kerry's comment shows ignorance Sen. John Kerry's recent comments concerning Iraqi veterans went far beyond any of the sleazy political ads all Americans have endured from both parties during this campaign season.His statement was "you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well, and if you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."Kerry's comment ... Friday 2006-11-03, The Enquirer (English)

Health events TODAY St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammogram Van, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Registration required. 513-731-3346.SATURDAY Annual Infertility and Family Building Conference, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland. Information from experts on infertility treatments, pharmaceuticals, ... Friday 2006-11-03, The Enquirer (English)

Stalled autism bill shows funding rift TOOLS ... Friday 2006-11-03, Houston Chronicle (English)

Older people care passionately about many things - but they don't seem too worried about each other My first ever experience of a sea cruise reminded me of the Irving Berlin song from Follow the Fleet: "We joined the navy to see the world, but what did we see? We saw the sea." The truth is that there is much more sea than land, and you have to spend a great deal of time crossing it to get from one interesting place to the next.The sea may ... Friday 2006-11-03, The Guardian (English)

National Autism Association Announces Atlantic City Poker Tournament Poker Players to go "all-in" for autism ... 10/27/2006 12:04:26 PM EDTPR Newswire ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Autism Association (NAA) today announced the first No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, to be held Thursday, November 2 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City in the hotel's new 85-table poker room. The tournament will get underway at 7:00 ... Friday 2006-10-27, Hoovers (English)

Archived on Monday November 6 at 0.06am:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Monday November 6 at 5.04pm:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Monday November 6 at 5.04pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Tuesday November 7 at 11.06am:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Tuesday November 7 at 11.06am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Wednesday November 8 at 5.43am:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 8 at 5.43am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Wednesday November 8 at 10.21pm:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 8 at 10.21pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Thursday November 9 at 4.47pm:

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

Students on the Spectrum VALERIE KAPLAN has an aptitude for math, and scored a perfect 1600 on her SAT. When her high school classmates applauded the announcement at lunch, she was pleased. But less obvious signals - a raised eyebrow or impatient glance at a watch - elude her. In an advanced course at Carnegie Mellon called "Building Virtual Worlds," that problem caused ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The New York Times (English)

More Than Military Talen Lee rushed into the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps basement classroom at San Francisco's Galileo High School minutes before the day's last class started. "At ease!" he yelled from behind a lectern, his high-pitched voice descending half an octave. Another cadet repeated the order as Talen eyed the noisy students, waiting for their ... Sunday 2006-11-05, San Fransisco Chronicle (English)

Personal best They're taking practice kicks, the ones who can use their feet. The ones in wheelchairs get a push with the ball on their laps. It's a cool, windy Saturday morning and two teams of challenged kids are basking in their private joy of playing soccer on their own little field at Clifton Common. They delight in it, doing what they can with a soccer ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Times Union (English)

Who will hire the autistic? TOOLS ... Sunday 2006-11-05, Houston Chronicle (English)

Autism gets a new frame in family film Most of what the average person knows about autistic adults with special abilities probably comes from the movie "Rain Man." But New York filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb hopes to change that with a documentary about her brother, Nicky Gottlieb, who has an autism-related disorder known as Asperger Syndrome. The 28-year-old is the star of "Today's Man," a ... Sunday 2006-11-05, New York Daily News (English)

Fathers who kill their children Sarah Heatley sits in the warm kitchen of her East Midlands home while her son, George, plays in the room next door on his computer. Her cat is curled up on the cooker and her dog is asleep at her feet. In a cabinet behind her there are numerous framed photographs: of her completing London marathons; of George, who is 11; of her parents, her twin ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

And it's goodbye from them The Royle Family BBC1Mysterious Creatures ITV1The State Within BBC1Tripping Over FIVEI've had an itchy trigger finger for a while. Not as itchy as that belonging to a crack marksperson for the Met, obviously, but while viewing (recreationally) the recent (and woefully misconceived) Cracker, I suddenly wanted to write about it. And then blow me if ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Why I love Coronation Street When I knew how to programme my DVD player, Monday nights were the longest of the week. I'd get back from the theatre to view not just EastEnders but double Corrie. It was possible to pass seamlessly from the Oresteia to Easties - all blood and yelling.But Corrie isn't like that. It's the best soap: both ordinary and weird. I love it for the ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Observer (English)

Jobs for special students BY TAN EE LOO SYED Aiman Syed Othman was thrilled when he got a job placement at Petting Zoo in Bandar Sunway. The 18-year-old lad usually starts his day by cleaning the stables and feeding the animals. He also looks after the plants. 'I am very happy because I made a lot of new friends there and they are very helpful,' he says. Syed Aiman, ... Sunday 2006-11-05, The Star (English)

Archived on Friday November 10 at 12.30pm:

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Professor Hadyn Ellis PROFESSOR HADYN ELLIS CBE DSc Academic, scholar and research strategist Born: 25 October, 1945. Died: 2 November, 2006, aged 61. HADYN Ellis was a psychologist with an internationally acknowledged reputation first established for his pioneering research on the cognitive psychology of face recognition. Following a senior lectureship at Aberdeen ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Scotsman (English)

Danger: chemical hazards Lead has been squarely blamed, in some scientific quarters, for the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead was the fabric of the cooking pots, the wine urns, the water pipes, and the plates in Roman times; it was used in makeup; it was even used for its sweet flavouring. It contaminated the food and drink and befuddled the brains of the wealthy ... Thursday 2006-11-09, The Guardian (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court to Review Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Industrial Chemicals Pose Threat to Children's Brains Study Tests Stem Cell Treatment in Heart Attack Patients Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance and Depression Male Circumcision Reduces STD Risk Childhood Ear Infections Caused by Both Bacteria and Viruses this article to news version ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Healthfinder (English)

'Silent pandemic' poisoning our children Thursday November 9, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Chemical pollution may have harmed the brains of millions of children around the globe in what scientists are calling a "silent pandemic". The world is bathed in a soup of industrial chemicals which are damaging the intellectual potential of the next generation and may increase the incidence of ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, NZ Herald (English)

Chemicals hurting kids' brains TORONTO (CP) -- Environmental exposure from hundreds of industrial chemicals could be damaging the developing brains of children worldwide, but few of the potentially toxic compounds are regulated because too little is known about their effects, researchers say.In a paper published online today in The Lancet, two specialists in environmental ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Canada Dot Com (English)

Dedicated to children in need of love GARETH EDWARDS () MORNINGS in the Gough household can be frantic affairs. The routine starts at around 7am when parents Steven and Louise get out of bed, tramp through to the kitchen and let their four dogs and four cats out for a run round the garden. Then they start getting their eight children - five of their own and three long-term foster ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Scotsman (English)

School district found not negligent over educational program for autistic boy ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford school district had a duty to consult with the family of an autistic boy before deciding what educational program would best suit his needs, but it was not negligent for failing to do so, a court has ruled. Registered 6-day subscribers to the The Vancouver Sun newspaper or electronic edition enjoy full access to The ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Canada Dot Com (English)

Special friendship The lunchtime crowd in Manhattan Beach is a friendly group. Xan Saks sees to that.The 18-year-old Mira Costa High School senior offers a slice of pizza to classmate Jacob Dominguez, who is laughing as he talks about a planned trip to Disneyland. A few steps away sophomore Ben McMillan punctuates a discussion about soccer with some spirited ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Archived on Friday November 10 at 12.30pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Saturday November 11 at 8.52am:

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Practice makes perfect Aaron Gebert grabs a basketball, shoots it and sinks it. He scores again and again until he makes 122 consecutive baskets.But the autistic youth has done better."I've shot 254, 235 and 195 (hoops) -- great," Gebert said after a lunch-hour shoot at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School's gym on Thursday."Once in June he shot 95 (consecutive baskets) and ... Friday 2006-11-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Train buff's latest loco-motion His love of trains has put him back on the fast track - to jail. Darius McCollum, the legendary transit buff who tried to steal a 60-ton Long Island Rail Road locomotive, was busted yesterday by the NYPD with all the makings for another caper: an MTA badge, an MTA-style construction helmet and how-to manuals on running trains, police said. "His ... Friday 2006-11-10, New York Daily News (English)

Classrooms have been redesigned with autistic children in mind Friday, November 10, 2006 By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jace Grudowski, 3, was having the time of his life in the multi-sensory room of The Children's Institute yesterday, his squeals of delight stealing attention from the open house that was being held to unveil two new classrooms. Annie O'Neil, Post-GazetteJace Grudowski, 3, visits ... Friday 2006-11-10, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

At Special Olympics cricket match, Munaf Patel’s distant cousin shows Pak India can bowl well too Despite disorders like Down’s Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, and hearing and speech impairment, these cricketers ‘‘know line-and-length’’ and their game Mumbai, November 9: It took a special bunch of cricketers to offset the many years of our fretting that the grass was greener and bowlers quicker on the other side of the border. On ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Express India (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Professor Hadyn Ellis PROFESSOR HADYN ELLIS CBE DSc Academic, scholar and research strategist Born: 25 October, 1945. Died: 2 November, 2006, aged 61. HADYN Ellis was a psychologist with an internationally acknowledged reputation first established for his pioneering research on the cognitive psychology of face recognition. Following a senior lectureship at Aberdeen ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Scotsman (English)

Danger: chemical hazards Lead has been squarely blamed, in some scientific quarters, for the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead was the fabric of the cooking pots, the wine urns, the water pipes, and the plates in Roman times; it was used in makeup; it was even used for its sweet flavouring. It contaminated the food and drink and befuddled the brains of the wealthy ... Thursday 2006-11-09, The Guardian (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court to Review Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Industrial Chemicals Pose Threat to Children's Brains Study Tests Stem Cell Treatment in Heart Attack Patients Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance and Depression Male Circumcision Reduces STD Risk Childhood Ear Infections Caused by Both Bacteria and Viruses this article to news version ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Saturday November 11 at 8.52am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Sunday November 12 at 4.42pm:

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Practice makes perfect Aaron Gebert grabs a basketball, shoots it and sinks it. He scores again and again until he makes 122 consecutive baskets.But the autistic youth has done better."I've shot 254, 235 and 195 (hoops) -- great," Gebert said after a lunch-hour shoot at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School's gym on Thursday."Once in June he shot 95 (consecutive baskets) and ... Friday 2006-11-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Train buff's latest loco-motion His love of trains has put him back on the fast track - to jail. Darius McCollum, the legendary transit buff who tried to steal a 60-ton Long Island Rail Road locomotive, was busted yesterday by the NYPD with all the makings for another caper: an MTA badge, an MTA-style construction helmet and how-to manuals on running trains, police said. "His ... Friday 2006-11-10, New York Daily News (English)

Classrooms have been redesigned with autistic children in mind Friday, November 10, 2006 By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jace Grudowski, 3, was having the time of his life in the multi-sensory room of The Children's Institute yesterday, his squeals of delight stealing attention from the open house that was being held to unveil two new classrooms. Annie O'Neil, Post-GazetteJace Grudowski, 3, visits ... Friday 2006-11-10, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

At Special Olympics cricket match, Munaf Patel’s distant cousin shows Pak India can bowl well too Despite disorders like Down’s Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, and hearing and speech impairment, these cricketers ‘‘know line-and-length’’ and their game Mumbai, November 9: It took a special bunch of cricketers to offset the many years of our fretting that the grass was greener and bowlers quicker on the other side of the border. On ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Express India (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Professor Hadyn Ellis PROFESSOR HADYN ELLIS CBE DSc Academic, scholar and research strategist Born: 25 October, 1945. Died: 2 November, 2006, aged 61. HADYN Ellis was a psychologist with an internationally acknowledged reputation first established for his pioneering research on the cognitive psychology of face recognition. Following a senior lectureship at Aberdeen ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Scotsman (English)

Danger: chemical hazards Lead has been squarely blamed, in some scientific quarters, for the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead was the fabric of the cooking pots, the wine urns, the water pipes, and the plates in Roman times; it was used in makeup; it was even used for its sweet flavouring. It contaminated the food and drink and befuddled the brains of the wealthy ... Thursday 2006-11-09, The Guardian (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court to Review Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Industrial Chemicals Pose Threat to Children's Brains Study Tests Stem Cell Treatment in Heart Attack Patients Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance and Depression Male Circumcision Reduces STD Risk Childhood Ear Infections Caused by Both Bacteria and Viruses this article to news version ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Sunday November 12 at 4.42pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Monday November 13 at 1.27pm:

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Practice makes perfect Aaron Gebert grabs a basketball, shoots it and sinks it. He scores again and again until he makes 122 consecutive baskets.But the autistic youth has done better."I've shot 254, 235 and 195 (hoops) -- great," Gebert said after a lunch-hour shoot at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School's gym on Thursday."Once in June he shot 95 (consecutive baskets) and ... Friday 2006-11-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Train buff's latest loco-motion His love of trains has put him back on the fast track - to jail. Darius McCollum, the legendary transit buff who tried to steal a 60-ton Long Island Rail Road locomotive, was busted yesterday by the NYPD with all the makings for another caper: an MTA badge, an MTA-style construction helmet and how-to manuals on running trains, police said. "His ... Friday 2006-11-10, New York Daily News (English)

Classrooms have been redesigned with autistic children in mind Friday, November 10, 2006 By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jace Grudowski, 3, was having the time of his life in the multi-sensory room of The Children's Institute yesterday, his squeals of delight stealing attention from the open house that was being held to unveil two new classrooms. Annie O'Neil, Post-GazetteJace Grudowski, 3, visits ... Friday 2006-11-10, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

At Special Olympics cricket match, Munaf Patel’s distant cousin shows Pak India can bowl well too Despite disorders like Down’s Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, and hearing and speech impairment, these cricketers ‘‘know line-and-length’’ and their game Mumbai, November 9: It took a special bunch of cricketers to offset the many years of our fretting that the grass was greener and bowlers quicker on the other side of the border. On ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Express India (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Professor Hadyn Ellis PROFESSOR HADYN ELLIS CBE DSc Academic, scholar and research strategist Born: 25 October, 1945. Died: 2 November, 2006, aged 61. HADYN Ellis was a psychologist with an internationally acknowledged reputation first established for his pioneering research on the cognitive psychology of face recognition. Following a senior lectureship at Aberdeen ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Scotsman (English)

Danger: chemical hazards Lead has been squarely blamed, in some scientific quarters, for the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead was the fabric of the cooking pots, the wine urns, the water pipes, and the plates in Roman times; it was used in makeup; it was even used for its sweet flavouring. It contaminated the food and drink and befuddled the brains of the wealthy ... Thursday 2006-11-09, The Guardian (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court to Review Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Industrial Chemicals Pose Threat to Children's Brains Study Tests Stem Cell Treatment in Heart Attack Patients Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance and Depression Male Circumcision Reduces STD Risk Childhood Ear Infections Caused by Both Bacteria and Viruses this article to news version ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Monday November 13 at 1.27pm:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Archived on Tuesday November 14 at 9.18am:

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Broken Mirrors: A Theory of Autism At first glance you might not notice anything odd on meeting a young boy with autism. But if you try to talk to him, it will quickly become obvious that something is seriously wrong. He may not make eye contact with you; instead he may avoid your gaze and fidget, rock his body to and fro, or bang his head against the wall. More disconcerting, he ... Friday 2006-11-10, Scientific American (English)

Practice makes perfect Aaron Gebert grabs a basketball, shoots it and sinks it. He scores again and again until he makes 122 consecutive baskets.But the autistic youth has done better."I've shot 254, 235 and 195 (hoops) -- great," Gebert said after a lunch-hour shoot at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School's gym on Thursday."Once in June he shot 95 (consecutive baskets) and ... Friday 2006-11-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Train buff's latest loco-motion His love of trains has put him back on the fast track - to jail. Darius McCollum, the legendary transit buff who tried to steal a 60-ton Long Island Rail Road locomotive, was busted yesterday by the NYPD with all the makings for another caper: an MTA badge, an MTA-style construction helmet and how-to manuals on running trains, police said. "His ... Friday 2006-11-10, New York Daily News (English)

Classrooms have been redesigned with autistic children in mind Friday, November 10, 2006 By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jace Grudowski, 3, was having the time of his life in the multi-sensory room of The Children's Institute yesterday, his squeals of delight stealing attention from the open house that was being held to unveil two new classrooms. Annie O'Neil, Post-GazetteJace Grudowski, 3, visits ... Friday 2006-11-10, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (English)

At Special Olympics cricket match, Munaf Patel’s distant cousin shows Pak India can bowl well too Despite disorders like Down’s Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, and hearing and speech impairment, these cricketers ‘‘know line-and-length’’ and their game Mumbai, November 9: It took a special bunch of cricketers to offset the many years of our fretting that the grass was greener and bowlers quicker on the other side of the border. On ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Express India (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2006 Early Exposure to Smoking Increases Bladder Cancer Risk: Study Scientists Prompt Immune System to Fight Skin Cancer Medical Device Makers Want Lower Fees for Product Approval CDC Urges Child-Care Providers to Monitor Emotional Development Bird-Flu Expert Is New WHO Director-General this article to news version Here are some of the latest health ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Healthfinder (English)

Professor Hadyn Ellis PROFESSOR HADYN ELLIS CBE DSc Academic, scholar and research strategist Born: 25 October, 1945. Died: 2 November, 2006, aged 61. HADYN Ellis was a psychologist with an internationally acknowledged reputation first established for his pioneering research on the cognitive psychology of face recognition. Following a senior lectureship at Aberdeen ... Thursday 2006-11-09, Scotsman (English)

Danger: chemical hazards Lead has been squarely blamed, in some scientific quarters, for the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead was the fabric of the cooking pots, the wine urns, the water pipes, and the plates in Roman times; it was used in makeup; it was even used for its sweet flavouring. It contaminated the food and drink and befuddled the brains of the wealthy ... Thursday 2006-11-09, The Guardian (English)

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court to Review Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Industrial Chemicals Pose Threat to Children's Brains Study Tests Stem Cell Treatment in Heart Attack Patients Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance and Depression Male Circumcision Reduces STD Risk Childhood Ear Infections Caused by Both Bacteria and Viruses this article to news version ... Wednesday 2006-11-08, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 15 at 7.06am:

Advocate dismisses tighter foster care HAMILTON – Butler County officials are missing the point if they think tightening foster-care licensing standards and better screening will prevent another child from dying in foster care, a children’s advocate said today.“Almost everyone is ignoring the elephant in the room – the needless removal of thousands of children of thousands of children ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, The Enquirer (English)

Easter Seals Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign with Bob Dole at Start of 2007 Medicare Drug ... CHICAGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals announced today the launch of a nationwide advertising campaign aimed at informing seniors and people living with disabilities about the upcoming enrollment period for Medicare's 2007 Part D drug coverage. The ad, featuring former Senator Bob Dole, encourages Medicare beneficiaries to take action ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Insurance Newsnet (English)

Easter Seals Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign with Bob Dole at Start of 2007 Medicare Drug ... CHICAGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals announced today the launch of a nationwide advertising campaign aimed at informing seniors and people living with disabilities about the upcoming enrollment period for Medicare's 2007 Part D drug coverage. The ad, featuring former Senator Bob Dole, encourages Medicare beneficiaries to take action ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Insurance Newsnet (English)

Easter Seals Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign with Bob Dole at Start of 2007 Medicare Drug Coverage Enrollment Campaign Reminds Seniors and People With Disabilities About November 15 Sign-up Date for Drug Benefit CHICAGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals announced today the launch of a nationwide advertising campaign aimed at informing seniors and people living with disabilities about the upcoming enrollment period for Medicare's 2007 Part D drug ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, PR Newswire (English)

Easter Seals Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign with Bob Dole at Start of 2007 Medicare Drug Coverage Enrollment Campaign Reminds Seniors and People With Disabilities About November 15 Sign-up Date for Drug Benefit CHICAGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals announced today the launch of a nationwide advertising campaign aimed at informing seniors and people living with disabilities about the upcoming enrollment period for Medicare's 2007 Part D drug ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, PR Newswire (English)

Sanctioning North Korea The government has virtually refused to help interdict North Korean ships suspected of carrying supplies to build weapons of mass destruction. It also will add no specific sanctions to the existing ones to punish Pyongyang's nuclear test on Oct. 8. These are realistic decisions in view of this country's peculiar position of having to live right ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Korea Times (English)

Society for the Treatment of Autism employees have new contract SYDNEY, NS, Nov. 14 /CNW/ - Employees with the Society for the Treatment of Autism in Sydney have voted to accept a new contract with the agency. Members of CUPE Local 4172 voted 95% in favour of the new deal. The 100 on Residential Rehabilitation Workers. They voted 95% in favor of the offer. CUPE National Representative Kathy MacLeod says, ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Canada Newswire (English)

Katie Dolan, Mama Bear Seattle activist Katie Dolan, who died last week, was as audacious and driven as she was beautiful and charming. To almost the end of her 82 years, the former model with the inner Big Bad Mama Bear used that potent arsenal first to improve the life of her son, who was born with autism in 1950. Then she joined with a group of other mothers to ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Seattle Times (English)

Coming to grips with autism When MPs return from their Remembrance Week break they will have to brave a gauntlet of parents of autistic children, who plan to rally on Parliament Hill to mark the second anniversary of a Supreme Court of Canada decision that ruled governments were not guilty of discrimination if they refused to pay for autism treatment under medicare.The ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, National Post (English)

Condos changing face of South S.L. Click photo to enlargeCondo dweller Gayle Morton says she has lived on large lots with several children and horses on the grounds, but prefers the convenience of her new compact condo.«1»When older cities aim to revitalize, plans often include a combination of live-work-play units nestled near transit stations. The goal is to ... Tuesday 2006-11-14, Salt Lake Tribune (English)

Archived on Wednesday November 15 at 7.06am:

Texas tyrant stiffs autistic families (New York Daily News, NY - 12 minutes ago). It comes down now that a guy named Joe from Texas is blocking the Congress of the United States from helping to combat autism. Republican Rep...

Autism benefit receives boost (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... REPORTER. But that's what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday's Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Haber Saglik, Turkey - 2 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Landon's world: living and learning with autism (Hancock County Journal Pilot, IL - 3 hours ago)... A prominent feature of autism is the inability to communicate in realistic or.. Ever since Robin learned that her firstborn son, Landon, was autistic, she has..

Autistic artist brightens her own world (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 5 hours ago). Laura Van Orden, Autistic artist: “I like designs best…I try to make different.. suffered a high fever as an infant and began displaying signs of autism...

Small Spaces Searched After Autistic Behaviors Revealed In Missing.. (KOIN.com, OR - 6 hours ago)... Boehlke's parents informed searchers that the boy has some autistic behaviors, including the tendency to curl up in small spaces...

Brain Regions Do Not Communicate Efficiently In Adults With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 10 hours ago)... which is impaired in many people with autism. A global pattern of decreased neural connectivity between the frontal lobes and the rest of autistic brain showed..

Ped Med: Confounding autism counts (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... she and her colleagues sent for the medical records of the older siblings of their autistic patients, they found many were never identified as having autism...

Combating Autism Bill and Joe Barton of Texas [Unspambotted.] (RedState, VA - 12 hours ago)... As someone with autistic relatives, I'm senstive to this, so could you share with me.. The answer is, contributions have nothing at all to do with autism research..

ESU hosts Autism Awareness walk (Stroud Courier (subscription), PA - 12 hours ago)... by Scott Sanes, the father of an autistic child who had benefited from the Son-Rise program and wanted to help other needy families and children with autism...

5K Walk 'n' Fun Run for autism (Naples Sun Times, FL - 13 hours ago)... an organization founded in 1996 to address the state's growing need for individualized, specialized services for children and adults with autism and their..

SFN: Communication Poor Within Autistic Brains (MedPage Today, NJ - 13 hours ago)... neural connectivity was elevated within the left hemisphere temporal and frontal regions of people with autism compared with non-autistic adults, suggesting a..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (WebWire (press release), GA - 14 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

IDAHO MOTHER SENT TO PRISON FOR ABUSING AUTISTIC SON (KPVI-TV, ID - 14 hours ago). SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to torturing her eight-year-old autistic son and starving him until he weighed just 50 pounds has..

Percentage From "Enter the Misfit" to Autism Treatment Center (Jazz-Quad, Belarus - 14 hours ago)... is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - 14 hours ago). WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2006-A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder...

The Approval Matrix Meets Comedy Central's Autism Benefit (New York Magazine,  USA - 15 hours ago). We were at the Comedy Central autism benefit the other night — pardon us, the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Research," which..

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (PressZoom (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..

Fashion show is autism fundraiser (London Free Press, Canada - 15 hours ago)... But that’s what happened for the folks organizing this Sunday’s Fashion Statement: A Variety Benefit for Children With Autism...

Gene Linked to Autism in Families with More Than One Affected.. (National Institutes of Health (press release) - 15 hours ago). A version of a gene has been linked to autism in families that have more than one child with the disorder. Inheriting two copies..