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  1. Socially Awkward Like Me: The Quirky Parents of Children With Autism

    If you observe the families of children with autism, sooner rather than later you'll encounter parents who are noticeably quirky -- they'll be a little too interested in model trains, uncompromisingly logical and rigid thinkers, or oblivious to social cues -- like me, they'll share several but not all the autism traits of their children.

    Posted on 7/29/2010 6:14:26 AM

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  2. Unlocking The Genetic Secrets Of Autism

    A new study will spread greater awareness of the public health benefits of wider immunization.

    Posted on 7/29/2010 6:13:23 AM

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  3. People with Autism are Still Superb at Learning Things Implicitly

    On first blush, it may seem as though individuals with autism spectrum condition (ASC), who are typically characterized by social, communicative, and motor impairments, would have deficits in implicit learning mechanisms that would cause such overt impairments. Research recent suggests this isn't the case, however. In fact, research is converging on the fascinating conclusion that children with autism can actually do a superb job implicitly learning things.

    Posted on 7/27/2010 6:16:24 AM

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  4. Could autism be linked to ultrasounds? U of L doctor speaks out

    Casanova published a report earlier this year in the journal “Medical Hypothesis,” spelling out his concerns of ultrasounds. In it, he noted rising rates of autism coincident with the increased use of ultrasound in obstetrics, and demanded further research.

    Posted on 7/27/2010 6:11:49 AM

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Partners in Excellence - An Autism Therapy Center. Meet owner/operator Deb Thomas

I went on the road to Burnsville, MN today to visit an Autism Therapy Center I’ve been hearing a lot about. The company is called Partners in Excellence. It’s dedicated to helping equip our special kids for the world in which they live… and it’s been achieving success. It’s run by a vibrant, positive, dedicated woman named Deb Thomas. In this Autism Hangout Special Report, I let her tell you the story.

Posted on 7/28/2010 9:32:24 AM


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