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Vaccine Court Once Again Rejects Link to Autism - 2010-03-12T16:55:02Z

A second round of Vaccine Court cases were decided today, once again denying parents' claims that their children's autism was caused by vaccines.  Last year, the Vaccine Court denied three...

Autism and Toilet Teaching: Can You Help? - 2010-03-12T09:34:39Z

A mom writes: I have a "BIG" or at least to me it is a big question regarding my daughter with Autism.  She is 4 and I am still trying...

Diagnosis Asperger Syndrome: Have You Seen "Parenthood" on NBC? - 2010-03-12T07:45:24Z

It's rare that I feel guilty about NOT watching TV.  But as the media buzz about NBC's Parenthood increases, I realize I really SHOULD have Tivo'd the last few episodes. ...

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Vaccine Manufacturers May be Sued - 2010-03-10T07:29:03Z

According to the Associated Press, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case which will decide whether families may sue pharmaceutical companies for damage caused by vaccines. The justices on...

Autism Speaks Appoints Autistic Self-Advocate to Board - 2010-03-09T13:35:47Z

At long last, I am thrilled to report that Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism-related non-profit, has appointed an adult with an autism spectrum diagnosis to its Scientific Advisory and...

Are Siblings of Autistic Children at Higher Risk of Developmental Issues? - 2010-03-09T10:23:50Z

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oregon took a look at older siblings of children on the autism spectrum, and found a slightly greater likelihood of...

Announcing New Resources on Autism and Higher Education - 2010-03-09T07:15:42Z

I'm in the process of building a new section on autism and higher education, including resources on preparing a teen with autism for the college experience; selecting a college; autism-friendly...

UK's New Strategy for Adults with Autism - 2010-03-06T07:42:22Z

The UK has issued a document entitled the Adult Autism Strategy, a wholistic approach to identifying, diagnosing and serving the needs of adults on the autism spectrum throughout the country. ...

Youngest Infants May Help Pinpoint Progress of Autism - 2010-03-04T15:05:09Z

A recent study looking at six-month-old infants may shed new light on our understanding of how autism spectrum disorders develop.  The study looked at "at risk" infants, selected on the...

How Do You Describe the Autism Spectrum? - 2010-03-03T10:50:23Z

The idea of a spectrum disorder is just now beginning to be understood by the general public.  In general, people get the idea that a person can be a little...