Autism

Autism blogging is intensely political, with well-known champions, stark realities, high personal stakes and the great risk of collateral awareness.

Many sources cite a statistic of 1 in 150 to 1 in 160 as being the prevalence of autism most often by people who are seeking government funding, donations or otherwise wishing to convey urgency and importance. There is little or no agreement as to what this information means, even less about what should be done in terms of public policy.

This tension has resulted in some of the most interesting and important writing in the blogosphere, with impacts that have reverberated within science and Mental Health Policy debates within the United States, Canada and The United Kingdom.

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  Adults With Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
  How adults with autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's Syndrome can get the support they need to succeed personally and professionally.
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Autism”

• Behaviour Therapy Works for Autistic Children, Part 2

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 543
  Children in the focused group had four hours of therapist-led management five days a week, in addition, parents were also asked to put in at least five hours a week. read more
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• Behaviour Therapy Works for Autistic Children, Part 1

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 543
  The latest study published by researchers from the University of Washington indicates that behaviour therapy for two years in autistic children as young as 18 months can significantly improve symptoms and result in better behavior. read more
  3 hours ago

• Stephen Wiltshire

  
  SEXDRUGSMONEY — Authority: 132
  Stephen Wiltshire Draws 18-Foot Manhattan Skyline From Memory from ::: DJ CASSIDY BLOG ::: by djcass Diagnosed with autism, Stephen Wiltshire has a photographic memory that lets him recreate things he sees with remarkable accuracy. After taking a single helicopter ride over Manhattan, he drew this eighteen ...
  5 hours ago

• Chicago Trib: The misuse of science

  
  Knight Science Journalism Tracker — Authority: 506
  When we’re desperate–and few people are more desperate than the parents of a child with autism–we can easily convince ourselves that the scientists have missed something. Even those who trust science and scientists in normal circumstances can find themselves grasping at unproven treatments when the world is ...
  5 hours ago

• Broad Genome Study Increases Understanding of Autism

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 543
  While scientists have long known autism is highly hereditary, their challenge has been identifying the genetic factors associated with it. In a recent study, researchers took an important step toward developing a better understanding of this complex neurodevelopmental disorder. read more
  6 hours ago

• Abraham: A NEW PARADIGM – Esther & Jerry Hicks

  
  Your Life Creation — Authority: 133
  Video - In this presentation, Abraham addresses several questions about autism from parents and a behavioral scientist, and then reveals the surprising role that autistic children play at this unique time in Earth history [...]
  8 hours ago

• National Autistic Society – Don’t write me off

  
  Fitaloon at MicroShaft — Authority: 120
  You can sign the petition hereI just campaigned with The National Autistic Society to ask the Government to stop writing off people with autism. They need as many people as possible to send a Christmas message to the Government about the ‘Don’t Write Me Off’ campaign. Please click on the link below to take part ...
  8 hours ago

• Study: Autism Therapy For Diagnosed Toddlers Effective

  
  Progressive News Daily — Authority: 162
  The Inquisitr West Palm Beach, FL (AHN) – A recent study shows for the first time that if a child is diagnosed with autism as early as 18 months, participating in the correct age-appropriate effective therapy can help raise IQ levels as well as improve language skills and behavior. According to Geralding ...
  9 hours ago

• Study: Autism Therapy For Diagnosed Toddlers Effective

  
  The Inquisitr Entertainment — Authority: 732
  West Palm Beach, FL (AHN) – A recent study shows for the first time that if a child is diagnosed with autism as early as 18 months, participating in the correct age-appropriate effective therapy can help raise IQ levels as well as improve language skills and behavior. According to Geralding Dawson, chief science ...
  13 hours ago

• A Day Made Better – Update!

  
  LaLaGirl - Twinfinite Chaos! Parenting Multiples and Dealing with Autism — Authority: 112
  Back in September, I attended a super fun Mile High Mamas event at the Warwick Hotel in downtown Denver. You may remember me mentioning that the event was put together by The Denver Post’s Mile High Mamas , Office Max , and Mom it Forward , and was designed to bring attention to Office Max’s national ...
  14 hours ago

• General Motors Cultural Autism and Intimacy-Deficiency Disorder

  
  Madison Avenue — Authority:
  Is it any wonder that General Motors so dutifully displays its intimacy-deficiency syndrome in ads for the Buick LaCrosse that claim IT is another reason for Lexus relentless pursuit of perfection? Do you also find it laughingly unbelievable that Howie Long can schill for Chevy then throw in that in comparisons to ...
  15 hours ago

• My boy,

  
  Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group — Authority: 138
  My son has high functioning autism and I am looking for advise on how to deal with the melt downs and the social aspects of the disorder.
  15 hours ago

• Is DMSA safe and effective?

  
  Left Brain/Right Brain — Authority: 131
  This is the question posed by Prometheus over at A Photon in the Darkness blog . He blogged this in response to two papers recently published: Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part A – Medical Results Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for ...
  16 hours ago

• The Frustrating Part of Homeschooling

  
  Heart of the Matter Online — Authority: 546
  “I can’t do it! I told you I can’t!” your son shouts and then throws down his pencil and pushes the book away from him. He jumps up and knocks over his chair, “I hate this!” he yells. He stomps from the room and you hear his door slam once, no twice. As silence descends you wonder where did you go wrong. ...
  16 hours ago

• Dont Ignore the Symptoms

  
  NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms — Authority: 125
  We have been talking about the importance of getting children with autism diagnosed early for the last five years. Developmental pediatricians determined years ago that starting therapy as early as possible is vital to kids with this disorder. Now a new study proves the kids with autism who start therapy at 18 months ...
  17 hours ago

• Autism-One Explaination

  
  Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group — Authority: 138
     Five  categories of functioning for  human beings include socialization, motor skills, reasoning, emotion and independence. Persons with autism often lack the socialization skills to easily form bonds with others. Their emotions are often self directed which allows for the ability to excel in some subjects such ...
  18 hours ago

• Community Housing for Adults with Autism - A Perfect Storm: Annie Potts

  
  Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group — Authority: 138
  There is a severe housing shortage for adults with autism. The Foundation for Autism Support & Training has a new initiative called ARCHway. Our website is www.myarchway.org  and our social networking site is www.myarchway.ning.com On our website we have 60+ pages of content on developing a ...
  21 hours ago

• Community Housing Options for Adults with Autism - A Perfect Storm: Annie Potts

  
  Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group — Authority: 138
  There is a severe housing shortage for adults with autism. The Foundation for Autism Support & Training has a new initiative called ARCHway. Our website is www.myarchway.org  and our social networking site is www.myarchway.ning.com On our website we have 60+ pages of content on developing a ...
  21 hours ago

• New Autism Study Finds Early Intervention Is Key

  
  LilSugar — Authority: 618
  In the world of autism , sooner is better. It is believed that the earlier the diagnosis of the disorder, the more advantages there are. A new study found that early intervention could result in higher IQs, better language ability, and social interaction. In a University of Washington study, researchers divided 48 ...
  23 hours ago

• Is Technology making us dumber?

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  I can still remember how impressed I was with my fathers academic friends. Whatever I said to them, they always had an answer. Id point to a ship in my book, and theyd tell me about the Bremen, the Lusitania, and the United States . . . all the great passenger liners. Id talk about elephants and they answered with ...
  23 hours ago

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