by Melissa on February 3, 2010
A new research study has been published as an online preview in The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. In the new study, researchers conducted a 4-minute observation of 18 month old siblings of children with autism and a typically-developing control group. Differences in early functional play were noted among the siblings that eventually received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
Overall, the survey showed that infant siblings of children on the autism spectrum that eventually went on to receive an ASD diagnosis themselves (ASD sibling group) had more repeated play behaviors and fewer functional play behaviors than the typically-developing control group. However, both groups scored similarly in the symbolic play area, which is likely due to their age.
Read my complete summary: Early Functional Play’s Relationship to Autism
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by Melissa on February 2, 2010
Tomorrow, the Arizona State Senate Health Committee will hear SB1181 – the Arizona Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force – for the first time. The hearing is scheduled for 9:00 am. If you live in Arizona, contact your State Senator to show your support for this task force. Details about the purpose of the task force follow.
REFERENCE TITLE: autism spectrum disorder task force
State of Arizona
Senate
Forty-ninth Legislature
Second Regular Session
2010
SB 1181
Introduced by Senators Aguirre, Leff: Aboud, Allen C, Burton Cahill, Lopez; Representatives Goodale, Jones, Pancrazi
AN ACT
Establishing the autism spectrum disorder task force.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Autism spectrum disorder task force; membership; duties; reports; delayed repeal
A. The autism spectrum disorder task force is established consisting of the following members:
1. Two members of the senate who are appointed by the president of the senate and who represent different political parties.
2. Two members of the house of representative who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and who represent different political parties.
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