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DONNA WILLIAMS WILL BE ONLINE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON APRIL 16, 2008DONNA WILLIAMS WILL BE ONLINE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON APRIL 16, 2008
Autism Speaks announces international events to mark inaugural celebration of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2Autism Speaks announces international events to mark inaugural celebration of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2
PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SHARE PLATFORM WITH EXPERTS AND RESEARCHERS AT AUTISM CYMRU'S THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CARDIFF, APRIL 22-23, 2008PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SHARE PLATFORM WITH EXPERTS AND RESEARCHERS AT AUTISM CYMRU'S THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CARDIFF, APRIL 22-23, 2008
April 24, 2008 is closing date for applications for the new Chair in autism at Cardiff UniversityApril 24, 2008 is closing date for applications for the new Chair in autism at Cardiff University
Dr LORNA WING WILL BE ONLINE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON MARCH 14, 2008Dr LORNA WING WILL BE ONLINE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON MARCH 14, 2008
Antibodies in blood of mothers of autistic children 'bind to foetal brain cells'Antibodies in blood of mothers of autistic children 'bind to foetal brain cells'
Irish opposition party calls for complete overhaul of services for autistic childrenIrish opposition party calls for complete overhaul of services for autistic children
Man who stabbed his mother to death has since been diagnosed with Asperger's syndromeMan who stabbed his mother to death has since been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
Gallant Stefan braves Canadian blizzards for autismGallant Stefan braves Canadian blizzards for autism
Woman plans prison visit to see autistic teenager who knifed her motherWoman plans prison visit to see autistic teenager who knifed her mother
British MP criticises charity after patient absconds from hospital for Asperger's sufferers and allegedly rapes girlBritish MP criticises charity after patient absconds from hospital for Asperger's sufferers and allegedly rapes girl
Father takes autistic son to Costa Rica to seek 'stem cell treatment'Father takes autistic son to Costa Rica to seek 'stem cell treatment'
People with Asperger's syndrome 'lack a brain signal linked to sense of self'People with Asperger's syndrome 'lack a brain signal linked to sense of self'
MMR vaccine 'does not cause autism' - latest studyMMR vaccine 'does not cause autism' - latest study
Epilepsy 'could affect non-motor neurons in autism,' say Spanish researchersEpilepsy 'could affect non-motor neurons in autism,' say Spanish researchers
Woman found guilty of starving autistic sister to deathWoman found guilty of starving autistic sister to death
Hero Jonathan, schoolboy with Asperger's syndrome, steers car across busy road to safety after mother blacks outHero Jonathan, schoolboy with Asperger's syndrome, steers car across busy road to safety after mother blacks out
New mercury study casts further doubt on links with autismNew mercury study casts further doubt on links with autism
Accelerated head growth confirmed in infants later diagnosed with autismAccelerated head growth confirmed in infants later diagnosed with autism
Top US autism expert rejects vaccine link with autism - as ABC rejects calls to cancel controversial TV drama featuring the mercury theoryTop US autism expert rejects vaccine link with autism - as ABC rejects calls to cancel controversial TV drama featuring the mercury theory
Mother hopes to set up animal sanctuary for autistic childrenMother hopes to set up animal sanctuary for autistic children
Virginia House of Delegates approves autism legislationVirginia House of Delegates approves autism legislation
Dairy-free diets 'could put autistic boys at higher than normal risk for thinner bones'Dairy-free diets 'could put autistic boys at higher than normal risk for thinner bones'
Father asks why Irish state has not apologised for delay in diagnosing and treating autistic sonFather asks why Irish state has not apologised for delay in diagnosing and treating autistic son
Judge closes courtoom doors so autistic girl can use keyboard and possibly testify about abuse allegations against father - but witness criticises facilitated communicationJudge closes courtoom doors so autistic girl can use keyboard and possibly testify about abuse allegations against father - but witness criticises facilitated communication
'Bizarre' investigation into case of mother who took her own life after trying to strangle autistic son'Bizarre' investigation into case of mother who took her own life after trying to strangle autistic son
Private garden opens to boost autism researchPrivate garden opens to boost autism research
Mother convicted of murder for suffocating autistic daughter with plastic bagMother convicted of murder for suffocating autistic daughter with plastic bag
Three separate studies 'provide unequivocal evidence' that disrupting gene on chromosome seven leads to subtype of autismThree separate studies 'provide unequivocal evidence' that disrupting gene on chromosome seven leads to subtype of autism
Region of chromosome 16 'definitely involved in autism'Region of chromosome 16 'definitely involved in autism'
Hugh Morgan, Autism Cymru's chief executive, awarded OBE in New Year's Honours listHugh Morgan, Autism Cymru's chief executive, awarded OBE in New Year's Honours list
Fever 'lessens symptoms of autism' - new studyFever 'lessens symptoms of autism' - new study
Missing brain protein 'may be one of the culprits behind autism'Missing brain protein 'may be one of the culprits behind autism'
Alabama Task Force will ask lawmarkers to approve $1 million for autism educationAlabama Task Force will ask lawmarkers to approve $1 million for autism education
Police will take lessons in how to handle individuals with autismPolice will take lessons in how to handle individuals with autism
Prosecutor alleges mother deliberately drowned autistic daughterProsecutor alleges mother deliberately drowned autistic daughter
How dogs can help children with autismHow dogs can help children with autism
Australian couple charged with murdering their autistic daughterAustralian couple charged with murdering their autistic daughter
Student with Asperger's syndrome 'may have been distracted' before being struck by trainStudent with Asperger's syndrome 'may have been distracted' before being struck by train
Special actor takes lead role in school play - and knows everyone else's lines, as wellSpecial actor takes lead role in school play - and knows everyone else's lines, as well
'Largest-ever' autism study starts enrolling families in US'Largest-ever' autism study starts enrolling families in US
Doctor ordered to stand trial on charges he caused death of autistic boy during chelationDoctor ordered to stand trial on charges he caused death of autistic boy during chelation
Families with autism still face huge problems in KenyaFamilies with autism still face huge problems in Kenya
Autistic graduate proves shining example in the PhilippinesAutistic graduate proves shining example in the Philippines
AUTISM RESEARCH CENTRE IN WALES IS 'A WORLD-CLASS INITIATIVE'AUTISM RESEARCH CENTRE IN WALES IS 'A WORLD-CLASS INITIATIVE'
AUTISM 2007 - THIRD AWARES INTERNATIONAL ONLINE AUTISM CONFERENCE - STARTS ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007AUTISM 2007 - THIRD AWARES INTERNATIONAL ONLINE AUTISM CONFERENCE - STARTS ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Call to have all American children screened for autism twice by age of twoCall to have all American children screened for autism twice by age of two
British autism campaigners call for full parliamentary debate on special educational needsBritish autism campaigners call for full parliamentary debate on special educational needs
Help offered to families affected by autism who were also victims of California wildfiresHelp offered to families affected by autism who were also victims of California wildfires
Meet the Danish company for employees with autismMeet the Danish company for employees with autism
Hollywood celebrities leap on board for autismHollywood celebrities leap on board for autism
First genome scan for autistic spectrum disorders completedFirst genome scan for autistic spectrum disorders completed
'I would not have my autistic son any other way,' says Emma Noble, of former British PM John Major's grandson, Harry'I would not have my autistic son any other way,' says Emma Noble, of former British PM John Major's grandson, Harry
Severely autistic teenager survives four days in West Virginia wildernessSeverely autistic teenager survives four days in West Virginia wilderness
'I exist, and I'm a lot like you' - that's the message of artwork by autistic children and adults'I exist, and I'm a lot like you' - that's the message of artwork by autistic children and adults
Autistic boy comes out of coma after allegedly being beaten by his motherAutistic boy comes out of coma after allegedly being beaten by his mother
'March of hope' for autism in Paris'March of hope' for autism in Paris
Autistic student abandoned on street cornerAutistic student abandoned on street corner
Autism Cymru's Emergency Services Card launched in CardiffAutism Cymru's Emergency Services Card launched in Cardiff
Autism Speaks launches first web-based video glossary of early warning signs of autismAutism Speaks launches first web-based video glossary of early warning signs of autism
Young autistic woman 'was starved to death'Young autistic woman 'was starved to death'
Health aide convicted of smothering autistic teenagerHealth aide convicted of smothering autistic teenager
Charges against children who videotaped their assault on autistic boyCharges against children who videotaped their assault on autistic boy
Children 'can be diagnosed with autism at 14 months'Children 'can be diagnosed with autism at 14 months'
Scientists find way of reversing learning and memory problems in fragile XScientists find way of reversing learning and memory problems in fragile X
Recognition for Bahrain's inspirational autistic memory champRecognition for Bahrain's inspirational autistic memory champ
Policy battle over as autism as Australian government and opposition both announce aid packagesPolicy battle over as autism as Australian government and opposition both announce aid packages
Most teenagers and adults with autism 'have less severe symptoms as they grow older'Most teenagers and adults with autism 'have less severe symptoms as they grow older'
Celtic Nations Autism Partnership launches Atlantic Alliance with Autism Society of AmericaCeltic Nations Autism Partnership launches Atlantic Alliance with Autism Society of America
Tony Blake - blind and autistic - defies the odds to start his own jazz bandTony Blake - blind and autistic - defies the odds to start his own jazz band
Compounds in digestive system 'linked to autistic-type behaviour'Compounds in digestive system 'linked to autistic-type behaviour'
US study rules out thimerosal link to neurological problems in childrenUS study rules out thimerosal link to neurological problems in children
Autistic weightlifter competes at Special Olympics in ChinaAutistic weightlifter competes at Special Olympics in China
Mecamylamine to be tested in children with autismMecamylamine to be tested in children with autism
'I call Jim Carrey the autism whisperer''I call Jim Carrey the autism whisperer'
Lifeguards praise boy with Asperger's syndrome for trying to save student from choppy seasLifeguards praise boy with Asperger's syndrome for trying to save student from choppy seas
Health Minister of Cyprus promises immediate improvement in autism servicesHealth Minister of Cyprus promises immediate improvement in autism services
Deputies defend decision to use Taser stun gun on autistic teenagerDeputies defend decision to use Taser stun gun on autistic teenager
Second teenager with autism recovering after being shot with Taser gun on same daySecond teenager with autism recovering after being shot with Taser gun on same day
AUTISM CYMRU RECOMMENDED IN LATEST CHARITY REPORTAUTISM CYMRU RECOMMENDED IN LATEST CHARITY REPORT
New testosterone study supports 'extreme male brain' theory of autismNew testosterone study supports 'extreme male brain' theory of autism
Plea to Brunei government to help autistic individualsPlea to Brunei government to help autistic individuals
New British technique 'could allow screening of children for autistic spectrum disorders at two'New British technique 'could allow screening of children for autistic spectrum disorders at two'
Cyprus government Minister expresses alarm over autism conditionsCyprus government Minister expresses alarm over autism conditions
First-ever international savants exhibition opensFirst-ever international savants exhibition opens
The story behind Italy's first farm community for adults with autismThe story behind Italy's first farm community for adults with autism
Mice with genetic mutation 'show savant skills'Mice with genetic mutation 'show savant skills'
Autistic teenager turns up safeAutistic teenager turns up safe
New York Governor signs 'Jonathan's Law' - named after autistic boy who died after being improperly restrainedNew York Governor signs 'Jonathan's Law' - named after autistic boy who died after being improperly restrained
Children with autism 'do not adapt as readily to unfamiliar faces'Children with autism 'do not adapt as readily to unfamiliar faces'
British health officials appeal to parents to give their children MMR jab following surge in measlesBritish health officials appeal to parents to give their children MMR jab following surge in measles
Third aide arrested for physically abusing autistic womanThird aide arrested for physically abusing autistic woman
AUTISM CYMRU AND AUTISM SPEAKS HOST WALES' FIRST AUTISM RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007AUTISM CYMRU AND AUTISM SPEAKS HOST WALES' FIRST AUTISM RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007
Arsenal football club pledges support for autism charityArsenal football club pledges support for autism charity
Autism campaigner honouredAutism campaigner honoured
Authorities ask chelation doctor to turn himself in and face manslaughter charge in connection with death of autistic boyAuthorities ask chelation doctor to turn himself in and face manslaughter charge in connection with death of autistic boy
New study discovers 'faulty connections between cells within single brain regions of people with autism'New study discovers 'faulty connections between cells within single brain regions of people with autism'
Museums thrust autistic artists into the mainstreamMuseums thrust autistic artists into the mainstream
Thugs attack boy with Asperger's syndromeThugs attack boy with Asperger's syndrome
Alternative treatments for autism 'growing more pervasive'Alternative treatments for autism 'growing more pervasive'
Anorexia 'shares traits with autism'Anorexia 'shares traits with autism'
Friends roller-blade 2,000 miles around US for autismFriends roller-blade 2,000 miles around US for autism
Autistic boy's pet tortoise, Bob, back home after being mutilatedAutistic boy's pet tortoise, Bob, back home after being mutilated
Group home employees filmed beating autistic resident with wooden coat hanger, police sayGroup home employees filmed beating autistic resident with wooden coat hanger, police say
Six-year-old autistic boy deported from Ireland to Nigeria, despite protestsSix-year-old autistic boy deported from Ireland to Nigeria, despite protests
Mothers help push through Bill requiring South Carolina insurance companies to cover autismMothers help push through Bill requiring South Carolina insurance companies to cover autism
'British autism researchers are at forefront of discovery - but serious challenges remain': Dame Stephanie Shirley'British autism researchers are at forefront of discovery - but serious challenges remain': Dame Stephanie Shirley
Firefighters taught about autism in New JerseyFirefighters taught about autism in New Jersey
Disabilities Act should be widened to include autism, say Indian government officialsDisabilities Act should be widened to include autism, say Indian government officials
Autism study supports claim that contagious yawning and empathy reply on similar brain mechanismsAutism study supports claim that contagious yawning and empathy reply on similar brain mechanisms
New study claims 'significant improvements' after hyperbaric oxygen treatmentNew study claims 'significant improvements' after hyperbaric oxygen treatment
Pregnant women and new mothers join new search for causes and early markers of autismPregnant women and new mothers join new search for causes and early markers of autism
Students skate across 14 US states to raise money for autism researchStudents skate across 14 US states to raise money for autism research
'Our autistic son was kicked off flight to Chicago''Our autistic son was kicked off flight to Chicago'
Judge rules that mother's alleged confession of murdering autistic daughter can be used against her at trialJudge rules that mother's alleged confession of murdering autistic daughter can be used against her at trial
New Autism Centre of Excellence to be created in San DiegoNew Autism Centre of Excellence to be created in San Diego
Spanish autism group asks for special health card to avoid tensions in doctors' waiting-roomsSpanish autism group asks for special health card to avoid tensions in doctors' waiting-rooms
Mother flushed with success after persuading supermarket to change toilet system for autistic sonMother flushed with success after persuading supermarket to change toilet system for autistic son
Man arrested after performing 'exorcism' on autistic boyMan arrested after performing 'exorcism' on autistic boy
Teenager with severe autism left homeless after lease expiresTeenager with severe autism left homeless after lease expires
Mother of four autistic children delighted with 'compassionate' help from policeMother of four autistic children delighted with 'compassionate' help from police
First UK surfing event dedicated to children with autismFirst UK surfing event dedicated to children with autism
Third teenager charged over killing of autistic man in SydneyThird teenager charged over killing of autistic man in Sydney
Exposure to insecticides 'may play role in autism,' but study is preliminaryExposure to insecticides 'may play role in autism,' but study is preliminary
Driver of van in which autistic boy died admits guiltDriver of van in which autistic boy died admits guilt
Study shows first association between increased white matter in brain and functional impairment in autismStudy shows first association between increased white matter in brain and functional impairment in autism
French authorities taken to court for 'knowingly discriminating' against children with autismFrench authorities taken to court for 'knowingly discriminating' against children with autism
Officials in Phoenix, Arizona, alarmed after second autistic boy drowns in a weekOfficials in Phoenix, Arizona, alarmed after second autistic boy drowns in a week
Autistic savant banned from music storeAutistic savant banned from music store
Police arrest man over mutilation of autistic boy's pet tortoisePolice arrest man over mutilation of autistic boy's pet tortoise
Teacher accused of hitting, pinching and scratching autistic pupilsTeacher accused of hitting, pinching and scratching autistic pupils
'My autistic son does not belong in psychiatric centre''My autistic son does not belong in psychiatric centre'
Hearing opens into charges of professional misconduct against Andrew WakefieldHearing opens into charges of professional misconduct against Andrew Wakefield
Tofu produced by workers with autism proves huge hit in JapanTofu produced by workers with autism proves huge hit in Japan
The BioHug - a new invention to help people with autismThe BioHug - a new invention to help people with autism
California researchers say 'flu virus in mothers can trigger schizophrenia and autismCalifornia researchers say 'flu virus in mothers can trigger schizophrenia and autism
Social skills school programmes for autism 'are only minimally effective'Social skills school programmes for autism 'are only minimally effective'
School district held an autistic student 'hostage' to 'blackmail' parents, say judgesSchool district held an autistic student 'hostage' to 'blackmail' parents, say judges
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen condemns leak of unpublished autism study and alarmist suggestion of MMR link: 'The most careful studies all show prevalence rate of one in 100 - and MMR vaccine does not cause autism'Professor Simon Baron-Cohen condemns leak of unpublished autism study and alarmist suggestion of MMR link: 'The most careful studies all show prevalence rate of one in 100 - and MMR vaccine does not cause autism'
Priominent physicists rally to defence of Willy Cottrell, jailed 'eco-terrorist' with Asperger's syndromePriominent physicists rally to defence of Willy Cottrell, jailed 'eco-terrorist' with Asperger's syndrome
Final plea to Irish Justice Minister over autistic boy who faces uncertain fate if deported to NigeriaFinal plea to Irish Justice Minister over autistic boy who faces uncertain fate if deported to Nigeria
Autistic boy's pet tortoise, Bob, fights for life after brutal mutilationAutistic boy's pet tortoise, Bob, fights for life after brutal mutilation
Parents of autistic boy who died after receiving chelation treatment sue doctorParents of autistic boy who died after receiving chelation treatment sue doctor
Appeal to Irish government to support European Union autism projectAppeal to Irish government to support European Union autism project
US doctor claims that autism is related to vitamin D deficiencyUS doctor claims that autism is related to vitamin D deficiency
Autism 'can be diagnosed at one year of age' - new studyAutism 'can be diagnosed at one year of age' - new study
Autism, schizophrenia and manic depression 'may be linked to several of the same genes'Autism, schizophrenia and manic depression 'may be linked to several of the same genes'
School district ordered to continue to fund autism tuitionSchool district ordered to continue to fund autism tuition
Italy introduces its first Master's degree in autismItaly introduces its first Master's degree in autism
Award-winning special-needs teacher charged with assaulting autistic boysAward-winning special-needs teacher charged with assaulting autistic boys
Scotland publishes 'benchmark' for care of autistic childrenScotland publishes 'benchmark' for care of autistic children
Massachusetts autism centre brings research and treatment to United Arab EmiratesMassachusetts autism centre brings research and treatment to United Arab Emirates
Wrestler murders son with fragile X, then kills himselfWrestler murders son with fragile X, then kills himself
Father strangles autistic son on SicilyFather strangles autistic son on Sicily
Father refuses to hand over son, claiming that he was wrong diagnosed with autism in BelgiumFather refuses to hand over son, claiming that he was wrong diagnosed with autism in Belgium
Blocking key brain chemical 'can reverse many symptoms of fragile X, most common genetic cause of autism'Blocking key brain chemical 'can reverse many symptoms of fragile X, most common genetic cause of autism'
Concern after paediatrician removes diagnosis of autism in New ZealandConcern after paediatrician removes diagnosis of autism in New Zealand
Boys with autism 'have higher levels of growth hormones'Boys with autism 'have higher levels of growth hormones'
Another autistic child found dead in pondAnother autistic child found dead in pond
Autistic children's brains 'can be trained to read people's expressions'Autistic children's brains 'can be trained to read people's expressions'
In the face of many studies, parents face uphill struggle to prove that mercury could have caused their children's autismIn the face of many studies, parents face uphill struggle to prove that mercury could have caused their children's autism
Director of home given life sentence for raping autistic teenagerDirector of home given life sentence for raping autistic teenager
New study: children with autism 'can understand other people through stereotypes'New study: children with autism 'can understand other people through stereotypes'
Autistic boy drowns in pondAutistic boy drowns in pond
Canadian research study may find hope of alternative to Intensive Behavioural Intervention for autismCanadian research study may find hope of alternative to Intensive Behavioural Intervention for autism
Family of six-year-old autistic boy facing deportation to Nigeria make final legal bid in IrelandFamily of six-year-old autistic boy facing deportation to Nigeria make final legal bid in Ireland
Fascinating - and surprising - insights emerge from Uta Frith's mini-symposium on autism researchFascinating - and surprising - insights emerge from Uta Frith's mini-symposium on autism research
Researchers study role of protein structures in autismResearchers study role of protein structures in autism
Major test cases open in US over parents' claims that vaccines caused autismMajor test cases open in US over parents' claims that vaccines caused autism
Canadian film star and director Eugene Levy becomes spokesman for autismCanadian film star and director Eugene Levy becomes spokesman for autism
Mother arrested on charge of attempting to murder autistic sonMother arrested on charge of attempting to murder autistic son
Mother of autistic man files wrongful death lawsuitMother of autistic man files wrongful death lawsuit
Another likely 'autism gene' discoveredAnother likely 'autism gene' discovered
First autistic student graduates from Texas schoolFirst autistic student graduates from Texas school
Children with both autism and ADHD 'are more likely to bully'Children with both autism and ADHD 'are more likely to bully'
Gymnastics helps Lithuanian-born girl handle her autismGymnastics helps Lithuanian-born girl handle her autism
Autistic man speaks for first time in fifty yearsAutistic man speaks for first time in fifty years
Parents of minority autistic children fight on two frontsParents of minority autistic children fight on two fronts
Schoolboy told to change T-shirt bearing slogan: 'Autism - it's no mystery, it's mercury''Schoolboy told to change T-shirt bearing slogan:  'Autism - it's no mystery, it's mercury''
Mainstream schools 'treat autistic children like animals in zoos'Mainstream schools 'treat autistic children like animals in zoos'
Irish High Court awards autistic boy 60,000 euros in compensation for delay in educationIrish High Court awards autistic boy 60,000 euros in compensation for delay in education
Pre-natal exposure to mercury preservatives 'is no higher in children with autism'Pre-natal exposure to mercury preservatives 'is no higher in children with autism'
Spain will get an 'Autism City'Spain will get an 'Autism City'
Major BILD autism conference opens in Belfast on June 7, 2007Major BILD autism conference opens in Belfast on June 7, 2007
Treatment of autism and related conditions 'cost Australian economy up to $7 billion a year'Treatment of autism and related conditions 'cost Australian economy up to $7 billion a year'
Round-up of autism research findings at IMFARRound-up of autism research findings at IMFAR
Brains of people with autism 'do not respond to visual clues in faces'Brains of people with autism 'do not respond to visual clues in faces'