AUTISM IN THE NEWS

1. More programs needed for autistic adults: parent Your Ottawa Region More programs needed for autistic adults: parent. The Kanata Language Arts Program, an educational day course for adults with development ...

2. Autistic boy given tracker device after disappearance TVNZ When autistic boy Ryan Peel, 5, went missing on the Orongorongo Track on Saturday, police and Land Search and Rescue sent around 25 ...

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   Staten Islanders walk for autism -- and raise $158000! SILive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The specter of Hurricane Sandy didn't stop hundreds of Staten Islanders from heading to the beach Sunday, to take ...

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4. Missing autistic boy reunited with family TVNZ The family of an autistic boy who went missing in the bush at Rimutaka Forest Park yesterday, say he is his "usual self" today. It was a ... Search for autistic child ends in joyful reunion Stuff.co.nz Autistic 5-year-old, missing for five hours, found in Rimutaka Forest ... Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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5. Autistic teens and adults need plain talk on sex Toronto Star Of all the slide show presentations in all the conference halls in the city of Toronto on Wednesday, it's safe to wager that Dr. Peter Gerhardt ... Ending Fear Over the New Autism Diagnosis Huffington Post Challenges remain to diagnosing, treating autism Fox News

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6. Autism: Environmental factors often neglected in search for a cause Toronto Star In 1990, 6 out of 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism by age 5 in California. In 2001, it was 42 in 10,000 — a 600 per cent spike.

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7. Autism experts should always include parents, advocates say Toronto Star He spoke quietly. But amid a sea of autism researchers and professionals, the words of a father rang out Thursday at a major Toronto ...

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8. Early intervention can normalize brains in autistic children Daily Democrat An intensive early intervention therapy that is effective for improving cognition and language skills among very young children with autism also ... Study Touts Benefits Of Early Intervention Therapy For Autistic ... RedOrbit Early Behavioral Intervention Helps Lessen Autism Symptoms PsychCentral.com

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9. Are You On It? New York Magazine “Is every man in America somewhere on it?” Nora Ephron wondered about the autism spectrum in an e-mail to a friend a few months before her ...

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10. Autistic Basketball Hero Jason McElwain Qualifies for Boston ... The Province (blog) Jason McElwain, a high-functioning autistic teenager, inspired a nation when he scored 20 points during a basketball game at Greece Athena ...

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   Number of autistic Wichita students doubles in five years Kansas.com It's a typical morning in Beth Orth's classroom at McCollom Elementary School – though she might argue there's no such thing – and five ...

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2. Autism: A Sibling Perspective WLTX.com Columbia, SC (WLTX)- Natalie Palumbo has been drawing since she was five years old. Her pictures have always been much more than just ...

3. Docs need to be autism-aware Daily News & Analysis There's much need for awareness of autism among members of the medical fraternity. This was one of the highlights of a symposium organised ...

4. Watch Kate Perry, Jodi DiPiazza with autism in 'Firework' duet DigitalJournal.com New York - Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" benefit for autism programs featured Jodi DiPiazza, 11, who was diagnosed with ... Katy Perry performs 'Firework' with autistic 'tween Jodi DiPiazza Yahoo! Canada Music (blog) Katy Perry Performs Touching Duet With Autistic Girl For Comedy ... Starpulse.com

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5. Friendship finds a new home North Shore News The North Vancouver resident had been approached to design a play centre in Beijing that would facilitate children with autism in forming ...

6. Struggling family seeks funding for autistic daughter Toronto Sun Arthurs' husband Chris, 59, has terminal colon cancer and the couple are no longer able to care for Emilia, 21, who has autism, epilepsy and ...

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7. Gala raises $10000 for autism care Mississauga Fundraiser. One Piece Productions hosted their first ever Autism Gala on Friday (Oct 19) at the Mississauga Grand Banquet & Convention ...

8. Autistic Children Can Identify Bad Behavior but Struggle with Putting ... Growing Your Baby Social cues and behavior can be difficult arenas for children with autism. Up to this point, it has primarily been understood that this is because ...

9. Social network created around autism… why not other disabilities? StarNewsOnline.com (blog) Well, that was true for me until I came across MyAutismTeam.com, a social network specifically for parents of children with autism.

10. Night of Too Many Stars using comedy for a good cause Calgary Herald A young autistic girl accomplished a feat beyond that of most, autistic or ... "They deserve to be nurtured," says Smigel of children with autism.

AUTISM IN THE NEWS

1. Jon Stewart hosts autism benefit but Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews steal the show

   Gather.com Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's the Daily Show, hosted the fourth annual "Night of Too Many Stars" benefit for children with autism. Jon Stewart's autism benefit features unlikely pairings USA TODAY Jon Stewart's Autism Benefit Pairs 'Rivals' Together, Including ... Mediaite

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2. Photos: Jersey Shore stars Sammi, JWoWW join Comedy Central's ... Examiner.com Jersey Shore star Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola and Jenni 'JWoWW' Farley were part of a who's who of Hollywood over the weekend for an ...

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3. Cardinal Glennon recruiting children for autism study KSDK St. Louis, MO (KSDK) - SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center is recruiting infants between the ages of six and 12 months for a study ... by Kevin Held-More by Kevin Held

4. Oregon safety with autism pulls in touching interception Yahoo! Sports (blog) South Salem safety Ryan Hopt — HudlWhen senior safety Ryan Hopt pulled in a late interception during South Salem (Ore.) High's 72-19 rout ...

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5. Advocates: New autism law offers little help The Detroit News A state law requiring insurance companies and health plans to pay for treatments for children withautism goes into effect today, but autism ... Michigan's autism coverage law takes effect today, may have ... Deadline Detroit

6. MURRIETA: Documentary about autism to be shown Press-Enterprise A free public showing of a 2011 documentary about autism, “Wretches & Jabberers,” will be held Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Daniel N.

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7. Autism project's 11th Annual Conference focuses on managing stress The Providence Journal SEEKONK, Mass. -- Consultant Brenda Smith Myles will speak about how children with autism can manage stress at the 11th Annual National ...

8. Additive effect of small gene variations can increase risk of autism ... Science Codex PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2012 – An increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) could result from an accumulation of many small, common ... Adding up autism risks Medical Xpress Study examines role of genetics in autism Pittsburgh Post Gazette

9. Florida Family Finds Autistic Boy's Therapy Chickens Beheaded Medical Daily Two-year-old J.J. Hart's parents bought him therapy chickens to help him break through his autism, on a doctor's suggestion. Diagnosed with ... 'Hateful and disgusting' thugs behead autistic toddler's therapy ... Daily Mail Autistic boy's chickens beheaded in DeBary, police say WESH Orlando

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10. Comedy Central's Night of Too Many Stars San Francisco Chronicle Stephen Colbert speaks onstage at Comedy Central's night of too many stars: America comes together for autism programs at The Beacon ...

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AUTISM IN THE NEWS

1. Police searching for missing autistic man CP24, Canada Hazard has autism and police say he operates at the mental capacity of a young child. The young man recently moved to Canada with his ...

2. 'Support system needed for autistic children' Times of India HYDERABAD: Once considered a low incidence disorder, autism has emerged as one of the common forms of developmental disorders now ... Exceptional Minds Students Earn Adobe Accreditation, Shatter ... Equities.com The Central California Autism Center Turns to Skills to Help Treat ... Melodika.net (press release)

3. Autism FAQ: What is Floortime therapy? San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Q: My grandson was recently diagnosed with autism. I keep hearing that ABA is the best early intervention treatment, but my daughter is starting ...

4. Autistic boy's chickens found dead Daytona Beach News-Journal Ashleigh Hart called the sheriff's office after her husband, Joseph, discovered the dead chickens — two hens and two juvenile chickens ...

5. 'Night Of Too Many Stars' Autism Benefit Taping: An Inside Look! The Gossip Girls Gathering together for a commendable cause, a lineup of stars were on-hand at Beacon Theatre in New York City to partake in the fourth ... Katy Perry & Carly Rae Jepsen: Night of Too Many Stars Benefit! Just Jared A-Listers Line Up For Autism Services Disability Scoop

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6. Autism Awareness Walk takes place this weekend Brandon Sun Latest statistics show that autism now affects one in 88 children, according to Autism Speaks Canada. Just four years ago, that number was one ... Southwest Floridians Pound the Pavement for Autism Awareness Wink News Mall Of America Hosts 'Walk For Autism Speaks' CBS Local

7. Autism support worker up for national care award The Star A SHEFFIELD woman dedicated to caring for people with learning disabilities and autism has been shortlisted for a national award.

8. Bridgewater woman supports fundraiser for autism MyCentralJersey.com Jennifer Lavender of Bridgewater (second from left) is shown with Jacqueline Laurita (center) of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and staff ... More Photos From RHONJ's Jacqueline Laurita At The Sparkling ... Reality Tea Jacqueline Laurita's Son Nicholas Reaches Another Important ... Wetpaint

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9. Autism expert to give talk Windsor Star (blog) An autism expert will be giving a talk about the latest research on the disorder to kick off the Schulich Windsor Health Lecture Series on Monday ...

10. Police search for missing man with autism Newstalk 1010 23-year-old Rick Hazzard has autism. He was last seen Friday afternoon near Jane St & Eglinton Ave W. He's black, standing 5'10 with a thin ... Police search for missing man, 23, with autism CityNews.ca

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1. Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell Philadelphia Inquirer FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Autism researchers have been given the go-ahead by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch a ... Researchers to study impact of cord blood stem cells on autism WDIV Detroit

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2. iPad stolen from autistic boy in Sheboygan returned Newsradio 620 When a Sheboygan mom and dad learned their son had autism, they gave him ... So Wick wrote an article in the local paper, educating the public about autism ... Stolen iPad returned in Sheboygan after Dad writes letter to ... WTAQ

3. Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism NPR (blog) Researchers have found that kids with autism spectrum disorder who did yoga at their elementary school behaved better than kids with autism ... Daily yoga may calm kids with autism Futurity: Research News 5-Step Exercise Proven to Significantly Benefit Children with Autism eMaxHealth

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4. Infertility, Miscarriage, Autism, Widowhood -- and other Funny Tales Huffington Post Yesterday I registered my 18-year-old son Nate to vote. Nate has autism. Nate and voting were two words I never thought I'd use in the same ...

5. Autism Awareness Walk takes place this weekend Brandon Sun Latest statistics show that autism now affects one in 88 children, according to Autism Speaks Canada. Just four years ago, that number was one ... Autism nonprofit to host fundraising walk OC Metro

6. Autism and Acceptance: Lisa Genova on Her Book, "Love Anthony" BlogHer (blog) I have low expectations for novels about autism, as the autistic ... Those stories do no show my reality -- I adore my autistic son, and our family ...

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7. Notre Dame professor featured speaker at autism program Tuesday ... Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com PORTAGE, MI – An estimated one out of 88 children is affected by autism, and so the Portage District Library is sponsoring a free public ...

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8. SAN MARCOS: Mother distraught over disappearance of autistic ... North County Times Adams said her son has been receiving services from The Autism Group Inc., in San Diego, which works with autistic people. Gail Ludwig, a ...

9. Michigan's autism insurance mandate kicks in on Monday MLive.com Brian Calley speaks about the autism insurance legislation after he signed it ... Brian Calley, whose daughter has autism, signed a bipartisan ... Michigan website launched for autism coverage reimbursement WKZO

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10. Connecting the social and the spatial Baltimore Sun Also, the participants completed a written test meant to identify five key personality traits associated with autism spectrum disorder: social skill, ...

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