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Horticultural therapy for autism in Bangalore
https://www.facebook.com/events/1769631463281940/?ti=icl
A very exciting app development
Startup Brain Power Uses Google Glass To Develop Apps For Kids With Autism
Amazing individuals with Autism who shined in 2013
Updated on 10 November 2013
Earlier identification of autism
A clinical perspective on breastfeeding and autism
A new web-based intervention tool for challenging behaviors has been shown to be effective
Video-based teaching helps teens with autism learn important social skills
Updated on 21 October 2013
Deleted genes ‘offer autism clues’ – BBC news
Parents create custom jobs for adult kids with autism
Swimming instructor helps autistic child recover (I do believe that hydrotherapy is good for autism. Claims of curing autism – I always read it with an element of skepticism).
Autistic youth benefit from intensive job training (This news possibly assumes that the individuals are reasonably high functioning. Perhaps matching the job to the interest of the individual is what helps)
Updated on 26th May 2013
Link Between Epilepsy And Autism Found – Research from the University of Bath, England.
Autism: Sensory-Motor or Environmental Enrichment May Be Promising Approach – Research from American Psychological Association
Early Intervention Found Cost Effective Through School Years
New Hope for Autistic Children Who Never Learn to Speak
A German Software company SAP thinks recruiting people with Autism can give it an advantage.
How students with Asperger’s cope at university – Students with autism may struggle socially but, with the right support, many excel in their chosen fields.
Be a friend to your autistic kid
Autistic Gurgaon boy to represent India in World Special Olympics
Updated 02 February 2013
- Can you really CURE a child of autism? – An interesting article but it is important to remember that these are isolated reports. Let us hope we will get more evidence in this direction in future.
- Innovative Ways the Autism Community Uses iPads
- Genes responsible for autism disorders
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Autism Causes and Risks, Latest Findings
- Supporting volunteers with Autism
Updated January 2013
Children outgrowing autism
- Can Children grow out of Autism?
- Another study pointing in the same direction as above
- Yet another news on children outgrowing autism.
Other news
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Autistic children and youth to walk the ramp in Bangalore
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Autism symptoms more severe in later born children.
- Research throws some light in to the neuro developmental process in autism.
- Intensive treatment most effective for children with high functioning autism.
- Being a victim of bullying and mental health in children with autism.
- News on genetics of autism
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Older News
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Every 88th kid born is autistic: Survey
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Link Between Fragile X Protein And Nearly 100 Genes Involved In Autism
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Computer 3-D Design Program Opens Communication Doors For Grandparents Of Grandkids With ASD
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Asperger’s, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts
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Researchers Find New Genetic Pathway Behind Neuro-developmental Disorders
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Video-Based Test to Study Language Development in Toddlers and Children With Autism
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Asperger’s syndrome dropped from psychiatrists’ handbook the DSM
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I’m a proud Aspie, but I accept the term ‘Asperger’s syndrome’ has had its day
Autism reversible if detected early: Expert – A news item from Times of India. Quite a bold statement which does not reflect the complexity of the condition but quite rightly it does point to the need for early identification and right support for improving the skills and ability of the child to adjust to daily life and be successful.
He taps technology to help autistic kids –Must Read. A very interesting and inspiring story from Bangalore on inclusion of differently abled people.
Differently abled child needs special financial planning for a secured future – A very useful article on financial planning for children with disability.
Dancing Robots to improve communication of children with Autism
Asperger’s: ‘This is our normal’ – A news from Guardian on a family of five with Asperger Syndrome.
Autism Severity May Stem from Fear – an interesting angle
Drama Therapy for Autism: Workshop Drama for Autism at Shrishti College of Design yelahanka on 1 December 2012 from 9 am to 10.30 am
Autism Interventions Need To Be Supported By More Evidence
In Children With Autism, Distinct Developmental Patterns Identified During Their First 3 Years
Early Autism Intervention Improves Brain Responses to Social Cues
Asperger: This is our normal – a news story in the Guardian on a family of five who all have Asperger syndrome
State yet to enforce RTE amendments for disabled
Compassion meditation may enhance empathic abilities.Barfi strikes emotional chord with Autistic kidsNew genetic test can predict risk for autismThis news from Bangalore is shocking. The only reassurance is that it happened a while ago. Hopefully situation must have improved by now. It does suggest Autism awareness training is desperately needed for people from all walks of life.Stem cell trial in AmericaTito from a news in America. It does show that the right support at the time can change things.
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