Special Learning News
Plug in baby: Five-month-old volunteer wired up for autism experiment to see how children learn from others
[2012-08-02 05:57:01]
<p> It may not be the most stylish outfit for a five month old boy, but Ricky Kimber is taking part in a unique experiment that could help stop how autism develops. The measurements taken from the sensor filled cap will tell scientists how babies learn from seeing other people do things.</p>
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What Genius and Autism Have in Common
[2012-07-12 13:57:05]
<p> A study of eight child prodigies finds that share some striking characteristics, most notably high levels of autistic traits and an overrepresentation of autism in their close family members.</p>
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Feds Approve ABA Therapy As Medical Benefit
[2012-06-21 16:06:45]
A recent change in federal policy could lead many more families affected by autism to gain insurance coverage for applied behavior analysis, advocates say.
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Autism photographic competition winner
[2012-06-19 06:04:05]
<p> A beautiful picture of a child running across the beach has won the top award in the 50th birthday photography competition of the National Autistic Society.</p>
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Autism brain samples damaged in freezer malfunction
[2012-06-13 01:48:35]
<p> World's largest collection of autism brain samples have been damaged because of a freezer malfunction at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, The Boston Globe reports, quoting scientists involved with the program.</p>
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Foods for children with autism
[2012-06-06 14:52:12]
<p> Studies published by Autism Speaks show that a set of biochemical pathways (methylation, transsulfration and sulfation) tend to function sub-optimally for those with autism. These pathways are involved in detoxification, heavy metal elimination, digestion, immune function and gut integrity.</p>
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Doubt Cast on Usefulness of 'Sensory' Therapies for Autism
[2012-06-01 00:33:19]
<p> Sensory therapies using brushes, swings and other play equipment are increasingly used by occupational therapists to treat children with developmental issues such as autism, but a large pediatricians organization says there isn't much evidence that such therapies actually work.</p>
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Autism scientists search for help, for their own kids' sakes
[2012-05-23 14:38:34]
Young Kenneth has good reason to be impatient — and unusually curious about his father's work, says Pelphrey, one of the country's leading autism researchers. Two of Pelphrey's three children — Kenneth's big sister, Frances, and little brother, Lowell — have been diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorders.
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1 in 3 Autistic Young Adults Lack Jobs, Education
[2012-05-15 08:58:51]
<p> One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. That's a poorer showing than those with other disabilities including those who are mentally disabled, the researchers said.</p>
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Targeting child's play to help tackle autism
[2012-05-10 12:01:46]
<p> Specialists at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, who focus on disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, are testing the use of early intervention groups to improve social and communication skills for one- and two-year-olds who are considered at high risk for autism and related disorders.</p>
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