Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome, and other developmental difficulties — Newspaper and Magazine Articles
A School District That Takes the Isolation Out of Autism
People with autism are often socially isolated, but the Madison public schools are nationally known for including children with disabilities in regular classes. Now, as a high school junior, Garner, 17, has added his little twist to many lives.
August 1, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
New Survey By Enzymedica Links Autism & Digestion, Suggests Successful Strategies
A new survey by Enzymedica and the Enzyme Research Group (ERG), links autism and digestive problems, and suggests diet modification and dietary supplements as successful tools for families facing the diagnosis.
July 23, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
Finding the Light Switch
Judith Duquette has a son with Autism. Although doctors told her that their best recommendation was to place him in an institution, she used an alternative therapy to connect with her son. Now her son, Eric, is graduating from high school as the class salutatorian.
July 21, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
Picky Eating by Autistic Kids Won't Affect Growth
Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to be extremely picky when it comes to what they will or won't eat, but new research shows that it doesn't seem to affect their growth and development.
July 19, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
Autism Study: Baby's Babble May Contain Vital Clues
In a recent study, scientists report that they have designed a computer program that can distinguish between the speech of normal children and those with autism. Even though the work is only a first stab at analyzing audio recordings for signs of autism, it can correctly identify more than 85 percent of autistic and nonautistic children.
July 17, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
Visions of J.A. Tan's world, piece by piece
J.A. Tan is a 23-year-old Filipino artist based in Vancouver, Canada. The youngest child of Vincent and Zelie Tan, he describes himself as an “artist with autism,” having diagnosed to be a high functioning child with autism at the age of 2.9 years. But through his art, J.A. expresses the way his mind works.
July 12, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
Autistic Superstars: Meet Carly Ryan
Earlier this year in the United Kingdom, BBC Three presented a ground-breaking season of documentaries about young people with autism. The season of warm and insightful films explored the abilities and strengths of these young people as well as the challenges they face.
Take a peek at one of the programs, Autistic Superstars, where Reggie Yates, the TV show host, seeks out a cast of talented young people with autism to perform at a music event in London. Watch here to see Carly's performance on the television show.
May 12, 2010 **NEW THIS MONTH**
FDA warns maker of product used as alternative autism treatment
A product promoted to parents of children with autism is not a harmless dietary supplement, as claimed, but a toxic unapproved drug that lacks adequate warnings about potential side effects, including hair loss and abnormalities of the pancreas, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned in a letter to its maker.
June 23, 2010
Boy with autism communicates through his award-winning art
Seven-year-old Jalyn Weston's art is more than a passion, it's his way of communicating. "I did this one in Nashville at the Frist," he said, holding a painting. "It's me as a doctor. The white suit, the stethoscope around my ears, the yellow hair, which I have, and the orange skin - which is necessary."
June 9, 2010
Diagnosis of boy's autism pits doctors vs. schools
A frustrated teacher and a child struggling with autism have combined for a tumultuous year for the Brunos. The Gilbert family spent months caught in an escalating dispute with Gilbert Public Schools officials about their son's disorder - autism - and his need for special services to help him succeed in school.
June 6, 2010
Autism finding could lead to simple urine test for the condition
The researchers behind the study, from Imperial College London and the University of South Australia, suggest that their findings could ultimately lead to a simple urine test to determine whether or not a young child has autism.
June 3, 2010
A voice for awareness
Program at Rindge Memorial School offers help for children with autism.
April 13, 2010
Beautiful Minds: Stephen Wiltshire
Stephen Wiltshire from London is a star among savants. Stephen is autistic. He did not speak his first words "pencil" and "paper" until he was 5. Yet, when he was 11 he drew a perfect aerial view of London after only one helicopter ride.
April 7, 2007
"Program equips parents of kids with autism"
Reprinted from The Washington Times, April 26, 2009
"Wishers Learn Life Lessons
from Autistic Son"
Reprinted from The Delphos Herald, April 20, 2009
"CHAMPION SUPPORT FOR FINAL MOOR RIDE"
Reprinted from Western Morning News April 2008
"Out of a Distant World"
By Cynthia Pegram
February 2008
"Your Child with Autism: 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Navigating the Holidays"
By Raun K. Kaufman
December 2007
"Chasing Autism Help"
Reprinted from The Berkshire Eagle
November 2007
"Building a Bridge - Breakthrough Straratagies
for Reaching our Children"
Reprinted from Good Autism Practice Journal
October 2002
"Anything is Possible"
Reprinted from The Middleton Guardian UK
"Never Say Uncle"
Reprinted from The Morning News - Local News
for Northwest Arkansas
"Mother of Autistic Child Decides His Happiness
Might Be Enough"
Reprinted from The Morning News - Local News
for Northwest Arkansas
"Light of Learning Comes on
for Toby"
Reprinted from The Journal
"I Love You Mommy"
Reprinted from Woman's World Magazine
"Mum's Joy As Miracle Treatment Transforms Danielle And Shaun"
Reprinted from The Sunday Mail
Reprinted from The Sunday Mail
"REACHING THE SONRISE PROGRAM- A unique therapy for autism focuses on social interaction"
Reprinted from The Saratoga News
"Breaking Through Autism"
Written by Raun K. Kaufman
Reprinted from The International Autism Research Organization Newsletter
"Autism and The Myth of False Hope"
Written by Raun K. Kaufman
"Parents Given Hope In Dealing With Autism"
"The Son-Rise Program"
Reprinted from Autism File
"Autism Awareness Month Brings New Hope"
Reprinted from The Advocate
"Opening Up The Options"
Reprinted from The Evening Press
"Autistic Son Rises"
Reprinted from The Contra Costa Times
"A Child Lured Out By An Emotional Connection"
Reprinted from South China Post
"He Beat Autism, Now Helps Others"
Reprinted from Star Bulletin
"Family Believes the Sun is Rising for Autistic Son"
Reprinted from Gazette Community News
"Journey From a Silent Planet"
Reprinted from The Daily Telegraph
"The Importance of Being Happy"
Reprinted from In Context
"Parenting by Intention"
Reprinted from Mothering Magazine, USA
Reprinted from Mothering Magazine
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