A new study published online in Environmental Helath Perspectives shows no correlation between blood mercury levels in 2-5 year old children and autism or developmental delay. This study adds to the growing evidence that environmental exposure to mercury, from any source, is not a risk factor for autism. The study looked at 452 children aged 2-5 (which is a robust sample) with either autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other developmental delay (DD), or typicaly developed (TD). They found that c
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Method: Communicative acts were examined in 125 children 18 to 24 months of age: 50 later diagnosed with ASD; 25 with developmental delays (DD); and 50 with typical development (TD). Precise measures of rate, functions, and means of communication were obtained through systematic observation of videotaped behavior samples from the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile (A. Wetherby B. Prizant, 2002). Results: Children with ASD communicated at a significantly low
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Wendy's: Support Autism and 'Families with ASD' This Saturday, September 26, 2009, 4pm - 8pm at Wendys Milford Bypass Restaurant Located at 1091 State Route 28 Milford, OH 45150 Burger Bash Details Families with ASD and the Milford Bypass Wend ...
New support tools, references and enhanced peer support drive changes FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 16, 2009 — Autism Support Network (ASN) today announced the launch of its enhanced free services available at http://www.AutismSupportNetwork.com. Listed as one of the leading online autism support communities today, and growing rapidly, ASN connects families and individuals touched by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with each other, provides support and insight, and acts as a resource guide for treatm
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