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• Little Boy With Autism Sings on America's Got TalentThere was a 9 year old boy named David who tried out for "America's Got Talent". He was voted through by the judges to compete on the show in Las Vegas. The show airs Tuesday nights at 9pm (EST) on NBC. It is truly heart-warming to watch! Posted Jul 1 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and AutismIn re-reading my post, I realize that it does appear as though I wrote the article, which was definitely not my intention. I merely wanted to help the readers by "saving a click" and so I cut and pasted the article here for them to read. I simply... Posted Jun 25 - part of the MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and Autism thread
• Re: Graduating Peter Documentary on Inclusive EducationTo elaborate, the inclusion model is what is impressive. That is not to say that the boy and his family do not come across challenges in the placement. But, he is able to graduate with his peers, as part of the community that he will be living in,... Posted Jun 23 - part of the "Graduating Peter" Documentary on Inclusive Education thread
• Graduating Peter Documentary on Inclusive EducationThere is a very well made documentary showing a great model of inclusion. Film makers shadowed Peter, a young boy with Down's Syndrome from grade 3 through high school graduation. It is on HBO Family, showing again this Thursday. I recommend it for... Posted Jun 23 - part of the General Information forum
• MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and AutismStudies Question Safety of Antibacterial Soaps Date Published: Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Researchers at the University of California, Davis have conducted three separate studies on chemicals used in germ-fighting... Posted Jun 7 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: Autism Support GroupWhat you are describing is called delayed echolalia. It is often a self-stimulatory behavior, i.e. one that is automatically reinforced (they do it because they like it, is self-calming, entertaining, etc). But, it also sounds as though it is... Posted Jun 7 - part of the Autism Support Group thread
• Court Hears More Claims of Vaccine-Autism LinkWASHINGTON — The United States Court of Federal Claims began another hearing on Monday to decide whether a vaccine additive led thousands of children to become autistic.The hearing is the second in a series of three in which the court... Posted May 14 - part of the Autism forum
• Autism: the Musical DVD Now AvailableFor those who missed it on t.v., here's the link to buy the DVD. http://events.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ghKJIYPGIqE/b.3989871/?tr=y&auid=3651838 Posted May 10 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: Update on Autism Spectrum Disorder Bills in the Florida Legislature (May 2, 2008 6:00 PM)Richard,Thank you for your diligent coverage of this topic! I'm trying to understand the difference between group insurance and self-insured. It sounds like a company can offer their employees self-insurance? Or, does it simply mean, a person who... Posted May 2 - part of the Update on Autism Spectrum Disorder Bills in the Florida Legislature thread
• Face Processing Area of Brain Shows Anatomical Differences in Autism A new publication in the journal Brain describes significant anatomical differences... Posted May 2 - part of the Autism forum
• Help Chevy Help AutismChevrolet has teamed up with Autism Speaks to drive home the message of autism awareness. Until the end of April – Autism Awareness Month – visit the Autism Speaks website (www.autismspeaks.org) and click on the Help Chevy Help... Posted Apr 25 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: Study links autism and preemiesPersonally, I think that soon there will be several "subsets" of children diagnosed with autism. They already classify the children based on number of symptoms, but I think it may go even further to maybe encompass children clearly born with it and... Posted Apr 11 - part of the Study links autism and preemies thread
• Re: Toys for AutismWhen you order toys from Discovery Toys, they also make donations to autism research. Posted Apr 11 - part of the Toys for Autism thread
• Re: Going Overboard?These actually work quite well! I know it sounds a little odd, and the hardest thing is getting the child accustomed to them, but they do work. Eventually, you are able to fade out the use of the alarm. I've never used them on my own clients, but a... Posted Apr 7 - part of the Going Overboard? thread
• Re: ADHD Omega-3 Deficiency?My son is not formally diagnosed with anything, but definitely gets easily distracted/side tracked, and is sometimes impulsive, etc. I give him Cod Liver Oil supplements once a day and I swear I see improvement. I think the study makes great sense.... Posted Apr 5 - part of the ADHD Omega-3 Deficiency? thread
• Grad Student Needs Help with ThesisHere's a grad student conducting research on autism and related therapies who could use some of our readers help. I have provided the link if anyone is interested. It's only 12 questions and is confidential. ... Posted Apr 4 - part of the Autism forum
• Study links autism and preemiesNo shortage of articles on autism in the month of April!  http://news.aol.com/story/_a/study-links-preemies-with-autism-signs/n20080403174009990013 Posted Apr 4 - part of the Autism forum
• More on Autism and Vaccinations-From CDCHere's another article from the CDC for those interested in the controversy over whether or not to vaccinate:http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/04/04/cdc.commentary/ Posted Apr 4 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: Attention Seeking Toilet Behavior Driving me Nuts!While "accidents" are typical for most new toilet trainees, it sounds like your son's regression may be associated with the arrival of the new little one? His accidents may actually be being maintained by the extra attention he receives for it, even... Posted Apr 3 - part of the Attention Seeking Toilet Behavior Driving me Nuts! thread
• Mom wins fight for autism insuranceInteresting article about yet another state passing a law requiring insurance to pay for ABA services. Here's the link: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/04/01/autism.insurance/index.html?iref=newssearch If we keep up the fight, maybe... Posted Apr 3 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: What Do You Look for if you think that your son has ADHDHi, My thesis adviser in graduate school is an "expert" in the area of ADHD. Here is a link to an article he wrote about some of the things you would look for if you suspect ADHD. Good... Posted Apr 3 - part of the What Do You Look for if you think that your son has ADHD thread
• April is Autism Awareness MonthFor anyone who knows anyone with autism, or for anyone who just wants to be more informed! View this message as a web page GET INVOLVED | DONATE | JOIN | SHOP Lend your voice to the cause... Posted Apr 3 - part of the Autism forum
• Re: Autism: The MusicalJust finished watching it. I had it recorded on my DVR. I was really looking forward to seeing it, but had no idea how inspiring and touching it would be. The show will make you laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time! Kudos to the woman behind... Posted Mar 26 - part of the Autism: The Musical thread
• Re: Teaching Others about AutismYou might direct them to the website for Autism Speaks, a national organization dedicated to raising awareness about autism and helping raise funds for research. Their site is www.autismspeaks.org. They have a brief description of what autism is and... Posted Mar 18 - part of the Teaching Others about Autism thread
• Re: Autism and eye contactOne of my favorite ways to build strong eye contact is in a natural setting (like maybe in her room after getting dressed, or on the sofa before she watches t.v.) without even calling her name, wait for her to look at you on her own, even if... Posted Mar 18 - part of the Autism and eye contact thread

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