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Humanoid Robot Helps Train Children with Autism
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[22/03/2013] Researchers report that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) paid more attention to a humanoid robot and followed its instructions almost as well as they did those of a human therapist in standard exercises used to develop joint attention skill. Humanoid Robot Helps Train Children with Autism - Read more
Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth
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[27/02/2013] Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost for early detection of the still poorly understood disorder.Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth - Read more
Autism Severity May Stem from Fear
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[04/01/2013] Most people know when to be afraid and when it's ok to calm down. But new research on autism shows that children with the diagnosis struggle to let go of old, outdated fears. Autism Severity May Stem from Fear - Read more
Communication Benefits for Grandparents of Grandkids with ASD
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[02/01/2013] For three years, University of Utah researchers have been deploying a computer-based design program called SketchUp in workshops to teach and develop life skills for youth on the autism spectrum.Communication Benefits for Grandparents of Grandkids with ASD - Read more
Mobile App Helps Improve Language and Social Skills
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[14/12/2012] Researchers have developed a cell phone that can be downloaded free and improves basic competences (maths, language, knowledge of the environment, autonomy and social skills) in children with autism-related disorders or Down’s Syndrome. Mobile App Helps Improve Language and Social Skills - Read more
Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults
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[12/12/2012] Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have found that adults with autism, who represent about 1 percent of the adult population in the United States, report significantly worse health care experiences than their non-autistic counterparts.Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults - Read more
Technology in the Classroom Helps Autistic Children Communicate
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[10/12/2012] The use of technology in the classroom is nothing new, but a school is breaking new ground by using technology to help pupils with autism communicate more effectively.Technology in the Classroom Helps Autistic Children Communicate - Read more
Cry Acoustics to Determine Risk for Autism
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[03/12/2012] Autism is a poorly understood family of related conditions. People with autism generally lack normal social interaction skills and engage in a variety of unusual and often characteristic behaviors, such as repetitive movements. While there is no specific medical treatment for autism, some success has been shown with early behavioral intervention. Cry Acoustics to Determine Risk for Autism - Read more
At Six Month Children with and without Autism Develop the Same
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[26/11/2012] The development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is much like that of children without ASD at 6 months of age, but differs afterwards. At Six Month Children with and without Autism Develop the Same - Read more
Link Found Between Child Prodigies and Autism
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[19/11/2012] A new study of eight child prodigies suggests a possible link between these children's special skills and autism.Link Found Between Child Prodigies and Autism - Read more
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