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Autism

Ohio State ASAN Chapter Trying to Get off the Ground

April 30, 2009

The Ohio State chapter of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) was originally formed in late 2008 but the group is trying to get the organization off the ground and up and running. An article appeared in today’s edition of The Lattern – Autistic students self-represent. A big difference between ASAN and similar organizations is that [...]

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Autism Genes Discovered; Help Shape Connections Among Brain Cells

April 30, 2009

Autism Genes Discovered; Help Shape Connections Among Brain Cells -Findings Suggest Biological Reasons for Altered Early Neural Development- PHILADELPHIA, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A research team has connected more of the intricate pieces of the autism puzzle, with two studies that identify genes with important contributions to the disorder. One study pinpoints a gene region [...]

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Summer Plans for Children with Autism

April 28, 2009

So summer is nearing and I’m dreading the transition. I know that all kids can have a rough transition from school to summer (and then again from summer to school) but my kids have some major issues. My daughter graduates from preschool next week – it is so great to see where she was when [...]

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Weighted Blankets on Sale this Month at Dreamcatcher

April 9, 2009

Two years ago, we purchased Ava a 5-lb weighted blanket from Dreamcatcher. Although the general rule of thumb with weighted blankets is 10% of the person’s body weight + 1, we bought the 5-lb blanket (that math said a 4-lb blanket was ideal). Fast forward two years and about 20 washes later, the blanket is [...]

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Discussion About Arizona Special Ed Voucher Program

April 2, 2009

Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the Special Education Voucher Program was unconstitutional. This will leave many students that attend private autism schools in the state scrambling for funding or left to return to the public school systems that failed them in the first place. The Arizona Autism Coalition is sponsoring a discussion [...]

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Happy World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, 2009

Today, April 2, is the second annual World Autism Awareness Day. Last year, the United Nations’ celebrated the first and this year the festivities have been expanded. I even received an email inviting me to the party but alas, I am on the other side of the country. For me, autism awareness is about understanding [...]

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New Autistic Gene Study – One Quarter Have Big Heads

February 13, 2009

Hmm, my husband has a big ole noggin – love ya honey! *evil laugh* Multiple genes implicated in autism Discovery could lead to drugs targeting gene interactions Deborah Halber, Picower Institute February 9, 2009 By pinpointing two genes that cause autism-like symptoms in mice, researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown [...]

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