Autism
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Study: Placenta folds linked to autism risk
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A new study, which analyzed placentas, found that in families at high genetic risk for having an autistic child, placentas were significantly more likely to have abnormal folds and creases.
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President asks for $100 million for new brain map project
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President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Congress to spend $100 million next year on a new project to map the human brain.
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Autistic boy handcuffed by police on school bus
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Howard County school officials are investigating an incident that led to an 11-year-old autistic boy being handcuffed by police officers on a school bus.
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Mom sues Autism Speaks after job offer is rescinded
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A woman, who has a son with autism, is suing an autism advocacy group, Autism Speaks, after it rescinded her job offer.
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Autism early detection study says brain scan could catch signs earlier
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An estimated one out of every 88 children is now being diagnosed with autism, but experts are hoping to improve their chances of early detection with a new, non-invasive test.
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D.C. hosts the National Autism Leadership Conference
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Some of the world’s leading experts in Autism are in Washington for the National Autism Leadership Conference.
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New autism testing reveals breakthrough
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There’s been a major breakthrough when it comes to Autism. The Kennedy Krieger Institute found in a study of six-month-olds… a simple task at that age may predict an infant’s risk of autism.
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D.C. woman helps parents of children with autism
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Being a parent can be difficult. And being a parent of a child with special needs can be even more challenging. One D.C. mother is devoting her time to give other parents a much-needed break.
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Virginia Medicaid waiver wait list continues to grow
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Over the next decade, the Old Dominion plans to close four state-run housing facilities, extend community-based services and issue more than 4,000 Medicaid waivers.
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Bryan Thompson, student suspended for banana man stunt, returns to school
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Bryan Thompson was suspended for a week after running onto the football field in a banana costume. He now plans to sell banana t-shirts to raise money for autism, a disorder he suffers from.
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Autism risk for siblings higher than thought
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A study suggests nearly one in five children with an autistic older sibling will develop the disorder too – a rate much higher than previously thought.
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Technology helping special needs students
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iPads are helping autistic and non-verbal students to find their voices.
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Study suggests autism more prevalent than thought
CommentThe U.S. estimates about 1 in 100 children has traits of autism, but a study of South Korean children suggests the number may be much higher.
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Autism insurance bill signed, enacted in Virginia by Gov. Bob McDonnell
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Virginia is the 26th state to adopt the program for children and their parents, which is meant to help families who have been financially impacted by lack of insurance.
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Checklist may help spot signs of autism earlier
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Autism often isn't diagnosed until children are five years old, missing early therapy opportunities. A checklist is being studied now to help parents and doctors spot early signs of the developmental disorder.
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