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Find Out If Language Problems Cause More Tantrums Among Children With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2017 in Autism Blog

It’s been thought by many parents of children with autism that their child experiences more tantrums than other children because of difficulty with communication. A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine,...

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Can Robot Help Children With Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 26th, 2017 in Autism Blog

A human-like robot now used by about 285 schools across the nation is helping children with autism who struggle with social skills. His name is Milo, and we’ll tell you all about him in...

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Autism: Is It Different For Girls?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog

Research tells us that boys with autism outnumber girls by 4 to 1. But is that because autism is more difficult to identify in girls? That’s the conclusion of a recent study. We’ll talk...

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Are Persons With Autism More Likely To Die From An Accident?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 14th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

Persons with autism are 3 times more likely than other members of the general population to die from a preventable injury. That’s the shocking conclusion from a study that’s garnering media attention throughout the...

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This Study Confirms Birth Complications That Can Lead to Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 3rd, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

In a just-published study, researchers have confirmed that children who experience birth injuries or other complications during birth are more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than children who don’t. In this issue,...

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Find Out Why Autistic Teens Are More Likely to Visit The ER

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 3rd, 2017 in Autism Blog

What’s behind the findings from a study that says adolescents (12-18 years) with autism use hospital emergency rooms four times as often as their peers who don’t have the condition? We’ll talk about it...

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Read About “Worst Case of Lead Poisoning in a Child in 30 Years”

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 22nd, 2017 in Autism Blog

An incredibly sad and disturbing story about a 2-year-old girl being exposed to lead paint chips has emerged from Washington, DC. In this issue, we’ll talk about how the young girl was poisoned and...

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How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 11th, 2017 in Autism Blog

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that about 1 in 68 children have been identified as having autism. Because there’s no specific medical or blood test that will lead directly to...

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Gift Ideas for Children With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 9th, 2016 in Autism Blog

Holiday gift shopping can be a tricky thing. Selecting gifts for children with autism can be challenging depending on where they are on the spectrum. That’s why it’s important to keep in mind the...

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Can Exposure to Mercury Lead to Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 7th, 2016 in Autism Blog

There’s a new report pointing to a possible link between mercury exposure and autism. We’ll discuss the findings in this entry. The Study at a Glance A team of 9 scientists from prominent Egyptian...

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