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Autism Word of the Day

The Autism Word of the Day is Psycholinguistics. Psycholinguistics in context to Autism means:

The branch of psychology devoted to the study of verbal behaviour. ... Read More

Autism News

Oral Tolerability of Cysteine-Rich Protein Isolate (Immunocal) in Autism - A Pilot Study (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Immunotec Inc. announced today the completion of an open-label clinical trial on the use of a cysteine-rich protein isolate in children with autism. Ten children, 3-15 years of age with a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder , were supplemented with a non-denatured whey protein isolate (Immunocal). Read More

Unusual Ultrasonic Vocalization Patterns In Mice May Be Useful For Modeling Autism (Science Daily)
Scientists have found novel patterns of ultrasonic vocalizations in a genetic mouse model of autism, adding a unique element to the available mouse behaviors that capture components of the human disease, and representing a new step towards identifying causes and better treatments. Read More

HOSA walks for autism awareness (Friendswood Journal)
Friendswood High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is joining HOSA groups around the nation in supporting Autism Speaks, a walk for autism. The Houston Autism Speaks Walk will be October 18, 2008 at Reliant Park. Read More

Adding Strands to an Autism Safety Net (Washington Post)
Christopher and Theresa Waddell have set up a basement playroom in their Arlington County home for their sons, Will, 9, Paul, 7, and Sean, 5, complete with educational games for the children's development. It's a comfortable room yet is distinguished by some of the special toys and activities for... Read More

Autism task force has been disbanded but all hope is not lost (News 4 Reno)
After issuing its report with a dozen recommendations, a task force for autism funding and services in Nevada is no more as of Aug. 1. Read More

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