Sensory Problems in Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism How to help your sensory-sensitive child to avoid meltdowns associated with sensory sensitivities ...http://www.MyAspergersChild.com. By: Mark Hutten … Continue reading →

AUTISM CURE 1) GFCF = GLUTEN FREE CASEIN FREE 2) 60 MINUTES (q.v. " TITO SOMA" 60 MINUTES ON YOUTUBE. 3) SUE RUBIN ON "AUTISM IS A WORLD". By: Jules Levitt … Continue reading →

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Dr. Daniel Geschwind, director of the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment, a five-year, $10 million grant to continue his research on the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorders and to expand his investigations to include the genetics of autism in African Americans. The new network grant, which will fund collaborative work by Geschwind and experts at other autism centers around the country, is part of the NIH's Autism Centers of Excellence program, which was launched in 2007 to support coordinated research into the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the discovery of new treatments. Autism spectrum disorders are complex developmental disorders that affect how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates and learns. According to the Centers for Disease Control, ASD affects approximately one in 88 children in the U.S. Geschwind's award will allow him to build on his earlier work identifying genetic variants associated with an increased susceptibility to autism while adding an important new emphasis. The research network he leads which also includes scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, Washington University and Yale University aims to recruit at least 600 African … Continue reading →

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Updateson the Issue:There continues to be exciting news of researchadvancements on the Fragile X gene and its links to autism.New research studies are discovering more pathways linking Fragile X and autism.In addition, bi-partisan support is growing in Congress to continue building on the success of the federally funded Fragile X research.Parents who have children enrolled in promising clinical drug trials around the country are raising awareness through social and traditional media as well as directly to their elected representatives.Later this spring, Congressman Greg Harper (R-MS) and the National Fragile X Foundation will host a Congressional Roundtable to explore how best to realize the fullpotential of these research breakthroughs linking Fragile X and autism.The White House clearly sees this potential as well, as the proposed $100 million brain mapping project will only accelerate the pace at which Fragile X and autism will be conquered. Members of the House of Representatives are also expected to introduce legislation later this month to reallocate up to $200 million from public funding of presidential elections and party conventions to NIH research. New Research Findings:MIT researchers reverse symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome.Neuroscientists at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning … Continue reading →

Public release date: 8-Apr-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Mark Wheeler mwheeler@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-2265 University of California - Los Angeles The National Institutes of Health has awarded Dr. Daniel Geschwind, director of the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment, a five-year, $10 million grant to continue his research on the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorders and to expand his investigations to include the genetics of autism in African Americans. The new network grant, which will fund collaborative work by Geschwind and experts at other autism centers around the country, is part of the NIH's Autism Centers of Excellence program, which was launched in 2007 to support coordinated research into the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the discovery of new treatments. Autism spectrum disorders are complex developmental disorders that affect how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates and learns. According to the Centers for Disease Control, ASD affects approximately one in 88 children in the U.S. Geschwind's award will allow him to build on his earlier work identifying genetic variants associated with an increased susceptibility to autism while adding an important new emphasis. The research network he leads which also includes scientists from the Albert … Continue reading →

Acute Stroke and Stroke Prevention Drs. Laura Wilson and Christine Stables discuss Acute Stroke and Stroke Prevention. By: ProvidenceVancouver … Continue reading →

Everyone has risk associated with stroke. Knowing your risk and getting a fast and painless stroke screening are your best defenses against a life threatening or life-altering event. Many people go through their daily routines without realizing how close they are to suffering a life-threatening stroke. And, unfortunately, most people don't have symptoms or signs before a stroke occurs. That's why stroke is commonly referred to as the "silent killer," ranking as the third leading cause of death in the United States. But new mobile technology is available today to help individuals determine their stroke risk in advance so they can take steps to improve their health. A stroke screening will help to identify these blood flow blockages. Stoke Detection Plus, a mobile vascular screening company, uses ultrasound technology to find blockages in the body's blood vessels that could lead to a stroke. "Ultrasound technology is something that's been around for over 50 years. Medical professionals have used the visual, non-invasive technology in many applications. Pregnancy is probably the most well-known application of ultrasound," says Scott McGlothlen, Stroke Detection Plus President. Ultrasound can also help doctors see blocked blood vessels without performing an angiogram, an invasive procedure in which a … Continue reading →