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Some Children Would Receive The New Diagnosis of Social Communication Disorder
Feb 8, 2014A new study finds that the estimated prevalence of autism under the new DSM-5 criteria would decrease only to the extent that some children would receive the new diagnosis of social communication disorder (SCD). The study, funded in part by ...
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Changes in The Gut Bacteria Can Influence Autism-Like Behaviours
Jan 9, 2014Using a mouse model, US researchers have linked neurodevelopmental symptoms similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients to changes seen in the bacteria in the animals' guts. ASD is diagnosed when individuals exhibit ...
Tags: Probiotics, Autism, Treatment for Autism
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Autism Announced The Award of $2.7 Million for The Funding of 13 New Research Projects
Jan 8, 2014Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the award of nearly $2.7 million for the funding of 13 new research projects over the next three years. These grants will address Autism Speaks' ...
Tags: Autism Speaks, Treatments for ASD
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Pregnant Women Having a Bacterial Infection Are at Risk of Delivering a Child with Autism
Jan 6, 2014Pregnant women who have a bacterial infection that's diagnosed during hospitalization may be at greater risk of delivering a child with autism, a new study suggests. These infections -- usually of the genitals, urinary tract or amniotic ...
Tags: pregnant women, bacterial infection, autism, autism spectrum disorder
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Adults with Autism Who Infected with a Parasitic Worm Experienced an Improvement
Dec 26, 2013Adults with autism who were intentionally infected with a parasitic intestinal worm experienced an improvement in their behavior, researchers say. After swallowing whipworm eggs for 12 weeks, people with autism became more adaptable and ...
Tags: autism, parasitic intestinal worm
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The Schedule Is Announced by Yatra Collection for F/W' 13 Shows
Oct 16, 2013The Yatra Collection will showcase its classic designs and unveil its newest hand-crafted ladies accessories and designer clothing at a series of fashion events along the East Coast this fall and winter. "It’s humbling to look at ...
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Dan and Diane Hennelly Are The Winners of MTD's 2013 Tire Dealer of The Year Award
Sep 17, 2013Dan and Diane Hennelly, owners of Hennelly Tire and Auto Inc., are the winners of Modern Tire Dealer's 2013 Tire Dealer of the Year award. They operate The Tire Choice and Total Car Care stores based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Hennellys ...
Tags: tire, Auto Parts
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April Is Autism Awareness Month and What a Better Way to Express Awareness Than with Light
Apr 19, 2013April is Autism Awareness Month and what a better way to express awareness than with light. In collaboration with Autism awareness the Empire State Building changed its exterior building lights colors blue on April 2nd in hopes to raise ...
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List of American Image Awards Honorees Is Announced by AAFA
Feb 27, 2013The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the slate of honorees to be recognized during the 35th Annual AAFA American Image Awards to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Set to be held on May 16, 2013, aboard the ...
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The Fifth Annual Ante 4 Autism Fundraiser Moves to a New Venue and New Date
Oct 23, 2012LAS VEGAS --The fifth annual Ante 4 Autism fundraiser, which continues to gain home furnishings industry support, moves to a new venue and new date here next year. The event moves across the street from Binion's to the Golden Nugget, a ...
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