Autism
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How your baby 'gazes' could be an early indication of Autism
Gurgle &bull Yesterday
Scientists have discovered that if an infant becomes 'fixated' with non-social toys when they are playing on their own, it could be an early indication of Autism. Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger institute and University of Delaware studied 25 six-month-old infants… Full Story »
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Should you ban TV to protect your toddler's health?
Gurgle &bull Aug 31, 2010
Top psychologist Dr Aric Sigman has reported that TV should be banned for toddlers and severely rationed for other youngsters to protect their health and family life. Dr Aric goes on to call time spent in front of the TV… Full Story »
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- Blood Pressure
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Stress In Womb Takes Greater Toll On Males, Study Shows
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Aug 31, 2010
A study shows that when female mice are exposed to stressful situations early in pregnancy - such as being placed in unfamiliar surroundings, changing cages multiple times in a day, or smelling the odour of a predator - their male offspring are more sensitive to stress than females. This increased sensitivity to… Full Story »
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Family win 18 year fight over MMR damage to son
Pregnancy Weekly Blog &bull Aug 30, 2010
A mother whose son suffered severe brain damage after he was given the controversial MMR vaccine as a baby has been awarded $140,000 compensation. The judgment is the first of its kind to be revealed since concerns were raised about the safety of the triple vaccine. Robert Fletcher, 18, is unable to talk, stand unaided or feed himself. He endures frequent epileptic fits and requires round-the-clock care from his parents Jackie and John, though… Full Story »
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First Day of School: What the Teacher Needs to Know About Your Child
AOL: Parent Dish &bull Aug 30, 2010
Send your kids off to school knowing you've provided their teachers with info your kids need to succeed. Credit: GettyIt's back-to-school time, when everything is shiny and fresh: New clothes, new notebooks, new backpacks, new teachers and, for many, new schools. The scrubbed-clean classrooms and empty desks are filled with promise. To realize all that potential, though, schools need a little help from parents. For children to have their best chance at success, parents must make sure their kids' teachers and school administrators have all the information they need to give each student the best instruction possible. Teachers… Full Story »
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An idle brain may be the self's workshop
LA Times: Health &bull Aug 27, 2010
Recent research suggests that mind-wandering may be important and that knowledge of how it works might help treat such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, autism, depression and schizophrenia. Some scientists wonder whether unstructured mental time -- time to zone out and daydream -- might also play a key role in our mental well-being. The resting brain is anything but idle - that simple proposition would be clear if you could peer into Mike Mrazek's noggin… Full Story »
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Brain's default mode network may hold key to better psychiatric diagnoses
LA Times: Health &bull Aug 27, 2010
A series of studies published in recent years suggests that in people with depression, autism, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, the default mode network, that curious pattern of brain activity that ramps up when we daydream, works differently than it does in healthy control subjects. And in each condition,… Full Story »
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S.F. lawyer accused of fraud in autism care
San Francisco Chronicle: Health &bull Aug 26, 2010
A former partner at a well-known law firm and his marketing consultant wife were arrested Wednesday on felony charges of bilking the San Francisco school district and private insurers out of about $400,000 via fraudulent bills for treatment of their… Full Story »
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Even Before Recession, 14 Million Kids 'Underinsured': Study (HealthDay)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Aug 25, 2010
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Even prior to the onset of the economic recession in 2008, nearly one in four American parents with health insurance reported that their coverage was so inadequate they were unable to access the medical care their children needed. Parents of kids with health problems or special needs were more likely than others… Full Story »
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Medical Mystery Surrounding Highly-Sensitive Kids ... Solved?
AOL: Parent Dish &bull Aug 25, 2010
This book could help in diagnosing your child's sensitivities. Courtesy of Sensory WorldYou have a gut feeling that something's wrong with your child: He's often cranky, confused, overwhelmed, fatigued. At times you suspect a rare illness -- maybe autism or ADD? But his pediatrician gives him a clean bill of health, and his teacher says those other labels don't quite fit. Neurodevelopment expert Roya Ostovar may have the answer. Her book, "The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder," introduces the little-known developmental condition. Children with the disorder cannot properly process stimuli received through the senses. Because sensory processing disorder is… Full Story »
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5 Celeb Parents Who Have Kids With Disabilities
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Aug 25, 2010Let's continue to celebrate diversity and take a look at five families in Hollywood that have children with disabilities. From autism, to Down syndrome, to Septo-optic Dysplasia, some of our favorite Hollywood parents have children with special needs. Look through… Full Story »
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- Autism
- Trisomy 21 Syndrome
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Stress during pregnancy may increase autism risk, study says
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Aug 22, 2010
Nearly half a million Americans who suffer from autism may have a better understanding of what causes the disease, thanks to researchers at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Full Story »
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Holly Robinson Peete Covers Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids
People.com - Exclusive &bull Aug 21, 2010
For parents of children with special needs, however, playtime often carries a different significance - it can be a place where breakthroughs are made or frustrations boil over. Holly Robinson Peete knows this better than most. Mom to RJ, now… Full Story »
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- Baby
- Disability
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RCOG Release: Ultrasound Training Programme For Obstetricians And Gynaecologists Launched
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Aug 17, 2010
It has been agreed that much of the training will be delivered by sonographers following discussions between the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR). Mr Christoph Lees, RCOG national ultrasound training… Full Story »
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California Faces Worst Whooping Cough Epidemic in 50 Years
AOL: Parent Dish &bull Aug 16, 2010
California medical officials are urging residents to get booster shots for whooping cough as the state is in the midst of the largest outbreak in over 50 years. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesCalifornia's medical community grew concerned earlier this summer after… Full Story »
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Opinion: My Child's Austistic, What's Your Excuse?
AOL: Parent Dish &bull Aug 12, 2010
My son and Cub Scouts were, shall we say, a mismatch. It started with the uniform inspection. This woman I'll call Attila the Hen marches down the row of boys and tells them to tuck in that shirt, straighten that collar. And that belt buckle better have a shine on it next time. She is almost to my son when he rips his shirt completely off and exclaims, "[Expletive deleted]!… Full Story »
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Brain scan could diagnose autism in two years
The Daily Telegraph: Health: Women's &bull Aug 11, 2010
Children could be screened for autism using a 15 minute brain scan developed by British scientists. Full Story »
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Quick and cheap autism test a step closer
The Daily Telegraph: Health: Women's &bull Aug 10, 2010
Screening for autism in adults and children could take just quarter of an hour and cost as little as 100 after British scientists developed a brain scan for the condition. Full Story »
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Parents of children with autism: We struggle alone
Dallas Morning News: Family Health &bull Aug 9, 2010
Her day might begin at 2 or 3 in the morning, when her 9-year-old autistic daughter, Ashlyn, wakes up next to her. And from that moment on, Jackie Polvado's life is a full-out sprint. Ashlyn still sleeps with me because… Full Story »
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Little evidence antidepressants helpful for autism (Reuters)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Aug 9, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While antidepressants are commonly given to people with autism, there is no evidence from clinical trials that the drugs are helpful for children with the disorder, and only limited evidence that they benefit adults, a new research review finds. The analysis, reported in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, adds to doubts about the use of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in autism. Last year, a U.S.-government-funded study found that the SSRI citalopram (Celexa) was… Full Story »
