Signs of Autism

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Research these Autism resources with the latest autism reports in 2011. 

AS Research Programs
The Autism Clinical Trials Network (CTN( is a network of 8-13 medical centers that work together to carry out clinical trials for autism. The centers in the network work collaboratively to support trials by recruiting children, providing clinical expertise and following the protocols for each trial (multi-site, single protocol trial(. Since the sites in the network share uniform practices for data collection, assessment training, and study methods, clinical trials are greatly expedited. The goal of the network is to rapidly screen new and promising compounds and other interventions and provide pilot data for larger multi-center federally funded trials. Possible interventions include pharmaceuticals (new compounds and off-label drugs(, neutraceuticals (e.g. vitamins, minerals, fatty-acid supplements( and behavioral treatments (alone or in combination with pharmacologic treatments(.

For more information, please visit: www.autismspeaks.org/science/programs/ctn.



The Autism Treatment Network (ATN( is a network of treatment and clinical care centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism. The ATN seeks to fulfill its goal of improving medical treatment by establishing standards of clinical care based on clinical research and shared clinical practice. The ATN is dedicated to establishing these standards of care for autism in the medical community through open research collaboration, trainee mentorship, medical education and participation in conferences. The ATN is further committed to improving insurance reimbursement for autism-specific treatments to increase accessibility to these treatments community-wide.

For more information, please visit: www.autismspeaks.org/science/programs/atn.



The Autism Tissue Program (ATP( was established in 1998 to create a centralized source of brain tissue and associated clinical data from individuals with ASD and their families. Brain tissue offers researchers a way to directly examine underlying processes in the brain. Without this precious resource, the basic understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of this disorder is not possible. Studying brain tissue allows researchers to a( better understand the underlying biological mechanisms associated with autism; b( develop treatment targets; and c( develop better biomarkers. The ATP participates in a nationwide campaign to help families understand the importance of brain tissue donation. Because autism has been deemed the most heritable of the neurodevelopmental disorders, all family members are encouraged to register for donation. Researchers also need brain tissue from neurotypical controls, i.e. people who are neither autistic nor related to people with autism, to compare with tissue from affected individuals and their family members.

For more information, please visit: www.autismtissueprogram.org.



The Interactive Autism Network (IAN( is a program of Kennedy Krieger Institute that is sponsored by Autism Speaks. Families are able to participate in research by filling out online questionnaires about themselves and their families.

For more information, please visit www.ianresearch.org.

 

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:04:01 GMT

How early can a child be diagnosed with autism?
Chicago Tribune
A: With careful evaluation by an expert, diagnosing a child younger than 2 with autism is possible. More often, however, autism is identified in children between the ages of 2 and 3. The signs and symptoms of autism vary quite a bit, depending on the severity ...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:54:38 GMT

Research discovers link between epilepsy and autism - Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress
(Medical Xpress)—University of Bath researchers have found a previously undiscovered link between epileptic seizures and the signs of autism in adults. Dr SallyAnn Wakeford from the Department of Psychology revealed that adults with epilepsy were more ...

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Wed, 15 May 2013 19:18:30 GMT

Plain Dealer

Early intervention can make a difference for autistic kids: NetWellness
Plain Dealer
A child can have an autism diagnosis as young as 18 months. So pediatricians are monitoring children more carefully for early signs of autism. Research also shows that parents have true concerns about their children's development. The average age of ...

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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:26:26 GMT

Medscape

Standard Office Visit Not Sufficient to Detect Early Autism - Medscape
Medscape
DONOSTIA / SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — A 10-minute office visit is not long enough to accurately assess toddlers with early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because they often display largely typical behaviors during such brief visits and the diagnosis ...

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Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:43 GMT

Spotting the difference (Last Part)
Sun.Star
Most children and adults with autism have good looks and if taught well on good grooming, one would believe that nothing is wrong with them. So how do you spot autism in a cute and lovable toddler? There are many signs of autism across various reference ...

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:07:21 GMT

Kennedy Krieger offers free screenings to infant siblings of children with autism
Washington Post
By screening these siblings in infancy for some of the warning signs for autism, Landa said, Kennedy Krieger hopes to provide parents with early interventions that can help the children have a better outcome as they grow up. “At the level we're at right now ...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:42:38 GMT

Spotting the difference (Part 3)
Sun.Star
It is more important to be aware of the signs of autism than to dwell on hopelessness and feelings of devastation before, during and after the diagnosis of autism in a child. This awareness and knowledge of the signs of autism should not be the concern the ...

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Mon, 06 May 2013 22:06:20 GMT

10 things to do when your child shows signs of autism
San Jose Mercury News
Shanti Kurada is the editor and publisher of Autism Bay Area Magazine. Her younger son, Rahul, has autism. She started Autism Bay Area Magazine and its website, www.autismbayarea.org, with the aim of helping other parents feel more connected, have ...

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Thu, 02 May 2013 14:22:25 GMT

Social games may treat infant autism
Futurity: Research News
“We have a grant from the Autism Science Foundation to look at lots of babies and try to really figure out which signs are red flags, and which aren't,” she says. “A number of the infants who show signs of autism will turn out to be perfectly fine; but we're saying, ...

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Thu, 02 May 2013 09:41:49 GMT

UCSB Scientists Treat Infant Autism in Study - The Daily Nexus
Daily Nexus
Koegel Autism Center Director Robert Koegel, and his wife Lynn Koegel, Director of Clinical Services, co-authored the study and found that mild behavioral intervention in infants who showed clear signs of autism spectrum disorders effectively eradicated ...

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