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Autism treatment works in kids as young as 18 mos.
... it has been expanded to several other sites, said Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer of the advocacy group Autism Speaks. Dawson, a former University of Washington professor, led the research team. Early autism treatment has been getting more ... 1 comment
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Therapy Can Ease Autism, Study Says
... it has been expanded to several other sites, said Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer of the advocacy group Autism Speaks. Dawson, a former University of Washington professor, led the research team. Early autism treatment has been getting more ... Comment?
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Autism Treatment Works in Kids Young as 18mos
There's encouraging news on treating autism today. A rigorous, if small, study of behavior treatment found two years of therapy can vastly improve symptoms in autistic children as young as 18 months and often results in a milder diagnosis. Comment?
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Early Autism Treatment Aids Kids as Young as 18 Months
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... 15, left, at the family's home in Everett, Wash., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Ashton, who had specialized treatment for autism starting at age 2, now has improved social skills. (Marcus R. Donner/AP Photo) The first rigorous study of behavior treatment ... Comment?
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Early autism intervention shows promise
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Pediatricians recommend that all toddlers get screened for autism. And for years studies have shown that the disorder can be diagnosed in children as young as 14 months. Comment?
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... brain disorders, including malformations, growth problems or injuries that can lead to cerebral palsy and sometimes autism. The scan shows baby Miller moving The hospital - part of the Imperial College NHS Trust - is the first in the world to offer ... Comment?
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Study Finds Early Intervention For Toddlers With Autism Highly Effective
Main Category: Autism Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 30 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions rate article A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism - some as young as 18 months - is effective for improving IQ, ... Comment?
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Autistic and artistic: Poet shares his talent
Robert Schrum made up his own language as a child. Now he crafts poetry to express himself, raise money for college and show others with autism that they don't have to sit on the sidelines of life. Comment?
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Promising New Developments For Autism
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... can vastly improve symptoms in autistic children as young as 18 months and often results in a milder diagnosis. Early autism treatment remains controversial because there's been little evidence that it really works. But there's also a growing ... Comment?
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Study Targets Autistic Children Who Are Socially Active
It's been thought for quite some time that if children with autism are put in a situation where they have more social interaction and more attention paid to them, they tend to do better. Comment?
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Early, rigorous autism therapy shows promise
... to several other sites, said Geraldine Dawson, who led the research team at the University of Washington. Early autism remains controversial because there's scant rigorous evidence demonstrating its effectiveness. The study is thus "a landmark of ... Comment?
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Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
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"This is the first controlled study of an intensive early intervention that is appropriate for children with autism who are less than 21 2 years of age. Comment?
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Autism treatment works in kids as young as 18 mos. 11/30/2009 1:12am The first rigorous study of behavior treatment in autistic children as young as 18 months found two years of therapy can vastly improve symptoms, often resulting in a milder diagnosis. Comment?
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Ask Dr. H: Retardation that is inherited
... large ears, mitral valve prolapse, double-jointed fingers and men with large testicles); and behavioral problems like autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Those with Fragile X syndrome may have signs and symptoms that fall ... Comment?
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Study shows early treatment improves autism symptoms
... it has been expanded to several other sites, said Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer of the advocacy group Autism Speaks. Dawson, a former University of Washington professor, led the research team. Early autism treatment has been getting more ... Comment?
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Chemical Fallout | Watchdog Update: FDA likely to delay ruling on BPA
Warning: Chemicals in the packaging, surfaces or contents of many products may cause long-term health effects, including cancers of the breast, brain and testicles; lowered sperm counts, early puberty and other reproductive system defects; diabetes; attention deficit disorder, asthma and autism. Comment?
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CHICAGO, ILL. Autism treatment works in 18-month-olds The first rigorous study of behavior treatment in autistic childre ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Comment?
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Home Safety for Children with Autism
... child develops, matures and no longer needs the safety precautions. However, for many parents of children in the autism spectrum this isn't the case. As a parent of an autistic child the safety concerns continue. Think about the many things an ... Comment?
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My family spent Thanksgiving in Carmel with my dad . My aunt Carol, who hadn't seen Matthew since he was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, was struck by how friendly he was. Comment?
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Autistic toddlers make big gains with early, intensive training
... to demonstrate the effectiveness of a "comprehensive developmental behavioral intervention"for the very young with autism. In it, 24 children between 18 and 30 months diagnosed with autism received 20 hours a week of training from University of ... Comment?
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