Possible early glimpse of autism’s impact on older siblings

9th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children. Read More

A Survey for Parents of Kids with Autism to Help Design Parenting Courses

8th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

At Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., educators are planning a set of courses specifically designed to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, the coordinator of the Severe Disabilities Graduation Special Education Program at Lesley, has posted a survey for parents to fill out online. It’s anonymous, takes about 10 minutes » Read More

Loss of enzyme reduces neural activity in Angelman syndrome

5th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Angelman syndrome (AS) is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by mental retardation and a high frequency of autism. Researchers have now found that the gene mutation underlying AS appears to affect the ability of neurons to communicate and to properly develop during the first few years of life, a time when brain activity is “rewired” » Read More

Vital new clue into how the brain is wired

3rd March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Scientists have uncovered a vital clue into how the brain is wired, which could eventually steer research into nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and cognitive disorders including autism. Read More

Mother’s sensitivity may help language growth in children with autism spectrum disorder

26th February, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

A new study shows that maternal sensitivity may influence language development among children who go on to develop autism. Understanding the benefits of sensitive structuring in the development of language among young children with emergent autism provides scientific support for early intervention programs that focus on parent-child interactions. Read More

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