New Study Examines Early Functional Play and Autism

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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Support the Arizona Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force – SB1181

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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Registration Opens for 2010 ARI/DAN! Spring Conference in Baltimore

January 14, 2010

If you’re planning to attend the 2010 Autism Research Institute/Defeat Autism Now! Spring Conference in Baltimore, you can now register and take advantage of the early bird discount available.
The Autism Research Institute and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) will host its 2010 Spring Conference on April 8-11, 2010 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. [...]

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Details on Walk Now for Autism Speaks Events in California and Florida

January 13, 2010

Walk Now for Autism, a series of fundraising events that are part of the Autism Speaks organization, has raised more than $27 million in donations for its 2009-2010 events. The events not only raise funds for autism research but they also help to raise autism awareness.
The following Walk Now for Autism events are scheduled for [...]

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Miss Ivory Coast Raises Autism Awareness in Africa

January 11, 2010

Autism awareness in the United States is a prominent focus of autism organizations, parents, teachers, and professionals that work with individuals on the autism spectrum. However, autism awareness is an emerging trend in many parts of the world, include countries on the continent of Africa. Miss Ivory Coast, the mother of a child [...]

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Kirkman Labs is Recalling Products Due to Antimony Levels

January 7, 2010

The following is a letter that Kirkman Labs sent to its distributors. Kirkman Labs is one of the most frequently used sources for supplements used in the biomedical treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Dec 30, 2009
Dear Kirkman Distributor,
It has come to Kirkman’s attention that a raw material supplier has been supplying Kirkman with [...]

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