autism

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autism /ˈɔ ˌtɪ zəm/ ?

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(n) (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people

Two new papers published in the journal 'Nature' pinpoint important genetic variations that shed light on the etiology of autism spectrum disorders.
With her crimson curls and angelic face, little Hannah Poling, a 9-year-old girl with autism, hardly looks like a pioneer.
A wealth of new brain research--and poignant testimony from people who have autism--is lifting the veil on this mysterious condition.

Autism Walk-a-Thon
The second annual Hamilton Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon will be held Sept. 19 at Christie Lake Conservation Area.
on 2010/09/02 Source: Ancaster News
Autism workshops kick off parenting series at library
AMESBURY — The first in a series of four parenting workshops at the Amesbury Public Library will be held on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Nancy Wiseman, author and founder of the national organization First Signs, will discuss the first signs of autism, what to be concerned about and what not to be, what to do if you have a diagnosis, and resources to use. Feel free to bring any questions you might have ...
on 2010/09/03 Source: The Daily News of Newburyport
Autism Support Network and Autism Hangout Band Together, Guide Those Touched by Autism
FAIRFIELD, Conn. and ROSEMOUNT, Minn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism Support Network (http://www.AutismSupportNetwork.com) and Autism Hangout (http://www.AutismHangout.com) today announced a content sharing agreement to further spread practical assistance to those whose lives are touched by autism. Autism Hangout was founded by Craig Evans ...
on 2010/08/31 Source: redOrbit

"In 99% of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is," Savage said last week in remarks that lit up the internet over the weekend. "They don't have a father around to tell them, 'Don't act like a...
on Jul 21, 2008 By: Michael Savage Source: New York Daily News
"I think it is a mistake to conclude that, because these few test cases were denied compensation, it's been decided vaccines don't play any role in regressive autism," said Barbara Loe Fisher, the center's president.
on Feb 12, 2009 By: Barbara Loe Fisher Source: FOXNews
"To teach autistic children something they find difficult, we needed an autism-friendly format," Baron-Cohen said.
on Jan 15, 2009 By: Simon Baron-Cohen Source: San Jose Mercury News