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Voices may not trigger brain's reward centers in children with autism, research shows

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:55
… connectivity may impede children with autism from experiencing speech as pleasurable … circuit in autism. "It is likely that children with autism don … developmental outcomes in children with autism More information: Underconnectivity between voice-selective …
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Senior Director of Autism Speaks Southern California to hold discussion

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:53
… the Southern California Chapter of Autism Speaks, Pam Eisenberg, will be … 11-year old daughter with autism, will share Autism Speaks' 100 Day … , local autism organizations and information about the local chapter of Autism Speaks … a developmental disability, such as autism, can be daunting, from the …
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The Rett Syndrome protein surrenders some of its secrets

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:47
Discovery of a mutant gene responsible for a disease is a milestone, but for most conditions, it may be only a first step towards a treatment or cure.
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Treating infection may have sting in the tail, parasite study shows

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:36
Using drugs to treat an infection could allow other co-existing conditions to flourish, a study in wild animals has shown.
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Autistic 5-year-old found alone, nearly naked in Seattle park

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:31
Child Protective Services is trying to figure out how an autistic 5-year-old girl ended up wandering alone and nearly naked through a south Seattle park late Sunday night.
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Oak Park family raises money awareness in autism fight

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:31
Jacob Yarrow, 13, attends Brooks Middle School, plays piano and clarinet, enjoys Wii with his younger brother, and always has been a "great walker."
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Demystifying epilepsy

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:25
Epilepsy is one of the more mysterious diseases that grabs a headline or two once in a while.
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Autistic children don't find pleasure in hearing human voices

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:24
… autism. One in 50 U.S. children have been diagnosed with autism … their parents, the authors wrote. Autistic children need to be motivated … of speech that activate an autistic child's brain, he … disintegrative disorder, into a single autism diagnosis. Tags: health, news, updates …
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Weak Voice-To-Reward Circuit in Autism

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:22
… connectivity may impede children with autism from experiencing speech as pleasurable … these connections in children with autism, the worse their communication deficits … regions in children with high-functioning autism, suggesting that these children do … circuit in autism. "It is likely that children with autism don …
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Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:21
A new brain-imaging study could help explain why children with autism have difficulty with verbal communication: They may not get much pleasure from the human voice.
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Voices May Not Trigger Brain's Reward Centers in Children With Autism

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:20
… connectivity may impede children with autism from experiencing speech as pleasurable … these connections in children with autism, the worse their communication deficits … regions in children with high-functioning autism, suggesting that these children do … circuit in autism. "It is likely that children with autism don …
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Jim Brickman to Bring the Magic of Christmas to Fox Cities Pac, 11/22

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:13
Jim Brickman brings the spirit of the season to life once again with The Magic of Christmas.
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New AMC Theatres Summer Nights Program to Benefit Will Rogers Institute, Autism Organizations

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:02
AMC Theatres is proud to announce the launch the AMC Summer Nights program, which will offer some of the past year's biggest movies for just $3, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Will Rogers Institute, the Autism Society of America and Autism Speaks.
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Shen Memorials event planned

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:59
Family members and public officials gathered Monday at Clifton Commons for a press conference to announce plans for a Fourth of July parade and fireworks event to raise funds for the Shenendehowa Memorials organization.
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Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant

Autism News from Healthcare Industry Today - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:56
… help explain why children with autism have difficulty with verbal communication … the children with autism were "high-functioning." But autism is considered … across the autism spectrum. More information Learn more about autism from the …
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The Skanner News Update June 17, 2013

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:54
EDITORIAL: Controversy Underscores Why Portland Needs a Sustainable Equity Network Personal failings can translate into institutional prejudices To check the details click here Oregon Shakespeare Company Stages Juneteenth Benefit for Penumbra Theatre Company August Wilson's Radio Golf will be read June 24 at the Bowmer Theater in Ashland To read ... (more)
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Senior Director of Autism Speaks Southern California to hold discussion

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:48
As part of the on-going monthly Intercare U Speaker Series , the Senior Director of the Southern California Chapter of Autism Speaks , Pam Eisenberg, will be holding a discussion on June 25 titled "When Autism Happens to You."
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The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:40
Instructional assistant Jessica Reeder touches her nose to get Jacob Day, 3, who has autism, to focus his attention on her during a therapy session in April 2007.
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New AMC Theatres® Summer Nights Program to Benefit Will Rogers Institute ... - Fort Mills Times

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AMC Theatres® is proud to announce the launch the AMC Summer Nights program, which will offer some of the past year's biggest movies for just $3, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Will Rogers Institute, the Autism Society of America and ...

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Improving mental health services in the Upper Peninsula

Autism News from Topix - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 18:21
Those members, including Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, were in Marquette on Monday.
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