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Autism Diagnostic Criteria Revised in the DSM-5
This Saturday the Diagnosis Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) revised the diagnostic criteria of autism for the DSM-5. These changes could affect how organizations disperse services for those diagnosed within DSM-4 criteria. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Resources, Treatment
Tagged American Psychiatric Association, asd, asperger's syndrome, autism, autism diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, DSM-4, DSM-5, National Institute of Mental Health, PErvasive Developmental Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD
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New Research Suggests Girls With ASD Need Different Treatment Approach Than Boys
Interesting new research for parents of daughters presented today at the International Meeting for Autism Research confirms that ASD manifests diversely between genders, presenting a game-changer for education, therapy, and other treatment practices. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Education, Parents, Research, SKHOV News, Treatment
Tagged asd, autism, autism education, autism intervention, autism therapy, autism treatment, diagnostic criteria for autism, early intervention, Emory, Gender, Marcus Autism Center. Face-Processing Intervention, parents, special education, special needs, Yale
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Air Pollution Affects Autism: Solutions & Success Stories
A research study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives this March found a direct correlation between Autism Spectrum Disorders and exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic. One mother tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and reversal, summarizing strategies to decrease toxic exposure. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Community, Early Intervention, Environment, Parents, Research, Treatment
Tagged asd, autism, causes, diagnosis, diet, early intervention, Environment, ozone, parents, Pollution, research, Success, Symptoms, Toxins
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Pediatric Neurologist Studies How Environment Affects Autism (And All of US)
Researchers have not yet identified the cause of autism, and while many are focused on discovering a genetic origin, the parallel increase in exposure to toxins and diagnoses of developmental disorders encourages further exploration of the relationship between environment and the brain. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Martha Herbert aims to identify the continual affects of exposure to toxins and when autism happens.
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Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Research, Treatment
Tagged asd, autism, causes, Conferences, development, Development Disabilities, Diagnoses, early intervention, Environment, Genes, genetics, Holistic, Neurologists, Neurology, Nutrition, Origin, parents, Pediatrics, Prevention, research, Stress, Symptoms, Toxins, Wellness
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Researchers Develop Smartphone App Using Video For Early Intervention
The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, in collaboration with Behavior Imaging Solutions and the Georgia Institute of Technology, is developing a Smartphone application that streamlines communication between specialists and parents, expediting diagnostics. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Education, Parents, Special Education, Therapy, Treatment
Tagged Apps, asd, autism, early intervention, Innovation, parents, Smartphone, technology
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New Study Estimates 1 in 50 School-Age Children Have Autism
One in 50 school-age children have been diagnosed with autism, according to a new study published this week from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This figure is a marked increase from last year’s report released by the CDC, which cited a figure of 1 in 88. Continue reading
Study shows Yoga helps calm students
Kristie Koenig, a researcher at NYU Steinhardt, conducted a study that doing Yoga resulted in a significant decrease in aggressive behavior, social withdrawal and hyperactivity for students with autism attending PS 176X in the Bronx. The study was done over a 16 weeks period, 17 minutes a day, five days a week. “We found that teachers’ ratings of students who participated in the daily yoga routine showed improved behavior compared with teachers’ ratings of students who did not,” said Koenig. Continue reading