Latest news about Autism

Special report: Vaccines and autism (NBC 10 Providence)

Parents who claim childhood vaccines cause autism take their case to court.

16 May 2008, 5:48 am | click here for more

Charity groups hit the great outdoors to raise money for autism and the environment (Miami Herald)

Since losing her husband to liver cancer two years ago, Donna Kazo has only paddled the canoe he made by hand once a year: on the day of their shared birthdays, September 21.

17 May 2008, 3:47 pm | click here for more

Autism forum focuses on rural families (The Post-Star)

FORT EDWARD -- A mental health fair, a sharing services and a government liaison could help families who have children with autism know what services are available, parents and teachers said at an autism awareness forum Saturday morning.

17 May 2008, 11:09 am | click here for more

Oradell rejects preschool autism program (The Record)

ORADELL — The Board of Education voted down a proposal this week to start a program for preschoolers with autism. Board members said they were not satisfied that the issue had been fully researched.

16 May 2008, 11:31 pm | click here for more

NuU Medspa Join the Battle to Fight Autism and Raise Awareness (PR.com)

NuU Lend Their Voice to Autism Speaks at Walk Now for Autism – Chicago, Sunday, May 18 [PR.com - May 17, 2008]

17 May 2008, 1:09 am | click here for more

Offer a holistic way to manage autism (The Star)

I REFER to the article on “The burden of autism” ( Sunday Star , April 27). I totally agree with Dr Hasnah and Mr Teh's views on autism. Allow me to share some of my views and experiences as a therapist.

17 May 2008, 6:44 pm | click here for more

New test to detect autism at 9 months (The Globe and Mail)

Test could be used as a fast, objective screening tool to identify babies that may develop autism

16 May 2008, 7:48 am | click here for more

Pels Announce Autism Night on Monday (OurSports Central)

The Pensacola Pelicans are pleased to announce that on Monday, May 19, all tickets purchased at the game will go directly to the Autism Society for Autism Awareness Night.

16 May 2008, 3:32 pm | click here for more

Fundraiser Brings in Over $1 Million for New Autism Facility in Silicon Valley (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced that $1.045 million was raised at its annual Stars & Strikes® fundraising event and bowling tournament, enabling May Institute to establish a pediatric specialty center to serve children with autism and their families.

17 May 2008, 5:38 pm | click here for more

Local High School Student Helps Kids With Autism (KDKA Pittsburgh)

Every year, most local high school seniors have to do a senior project. While many do it just for the grade, there are others who do it to make a difference.

17 May 2008, 5:10 pm | click here for more

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