Officials: Mentally ill children who don't get help can end up in criminal ...
nwitimes.com
Judge Loretta Rush, who handles juvenile cases in Tippecanoe County, said the state's problem is twofold: There aren't enough providers to meet children's mental health needs, and it isn't clear how to navigate the network of state agencies.

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Zee News
Autism and Science: latest research findings shared at IMFAR
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
International Meeting for Autism Research was held this past week in Toronto. The annual scientific meeting provides researchers from around the world with a focused opportunity to share the rapidly moving scientific investigation of Autism Spectrum ...
New Detection Tool for AutismdailyRx
Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple TestLiveScience.com
Now, a simple test to detect autism in infantsBusiness Standard
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Oxytocin improves social dysfunction in autistic children
Examiner.com
... Brent C. vander Wyk, James F. Leckman, and Ruth Feldman) are the first researchers to produce effective results that target the social and communication deficits that are a major hindrance to children with autism or ASD and to their parents.
Oxytocin improves brain function in children with autismEurekAlert (press release)
Study: Educators Can Screen Kids For Autism in Underserved CommunitiesPatch.com
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?WSFA

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Brett Lee launches music therapy academy in Delhi
ABC Online
The project will train Indian musicians to make a difference in the lives of children affected by trauma, illness, autism and cognitive challenges. ELIZABETH JACKSON: Australian cricketer Brett Lee has launched a new music therapy academy in Delhi that ...

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Oxytocin improves brain function in children with autism
EurekAlert (press release)
... shows that oxytocin — a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain and throughout the body— increased brain function in regions that are known to process social information in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Study: Educators Can Screen Kids For Autism in Underserved CommunitiesPatch.com
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?WSFA

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Are schools accomodating autistic students?
Gaston Gazette
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated the estimated prevalence of autism among children in the US Last year, the CDC estimated that one out of 110 children was identified with an autism spectrum disorder.

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Support systems of care agencies
Pacific Daily News
It is important to first understand that children's mental health is an issue the public needs to be more aware of. Awareness of these issues is the first step toward changing our views of how we can effectively change the health, namely mental health, ...

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'Autism, Obesity And Schizophrenia Gene Isolated'
Medical News Today
The size of a baby's head is often related to neurological disorders, such as autism - which affects 1 in 88 children. Now, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have identified genes responsible for head size at birth by inserting human genes ...
Zebrafish Study Helps ID Genes Linked to Autism, SchizophreniaPsychCentral.com
Human Genes Transplanted Into Zebrafish: Helps Identify Genes Related to ...Science Daily (press release)

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Facing autism: Autism leaves parents wondering where to turn
Jamestown Sun
The 2 1/2-year-old didn't want to play with other kids and only spoke a handful of words. Alexander Cherney, 4, of Jamestown, plays April 20 with his trains. He has a sensory room where his toys are kept. The family qualifies for an autism waiver, ...

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USA TODAY
French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy By The Associated Press ...
Laramie Boomerang
In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or ...
French Autism Treatments: Children In The European Country Mostly Get ...Huffington Post

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Inaugural Autism for Elephants Festival Continues Today
Patch.com
This weekend, Ryan unveils his latest venture Elephants For Autism a three-day festival to raise money so that children with autism and their families can be enriched through music programs. It began on Friday, May 18 and continues through Sunday, ...

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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
New Research Could Help Identify Children with Autism Earlier
Patch.com
By Beth Fitzgerald, NJ Spotlight A new study takes a novel approach to identifying autism among low-income and minority children in medically underserved areas by training teachers in day cares and preschools to recognize the disorder.
Autistic children in six N.J. communities need more attention, experts sayThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?WSFA
Study: Educators Can Effectively Screen Students For AutismNJ TODAY
Medical Xpress -NJ.com -UA News (press release)
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Diagnosis: Autism; Parents wonder where to turn when it's their child ...
Dickinson Press
The 2 1/2-year-old didn't want to play with other kids and only spoke a handful of words. Alexander Cherney, 4, of Jamestown, plays outside April 20 with his mother, Toby. Alexander was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder when he was 2 1/2.

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Zee News
New Detection Tool for Autism
dailyRx
Early detection of autism is important because intervening early can increase the odds that children will succeed. New research shows that some warning signs at 6 months of age may help in early detection of autism. A study in high risk infants – those ...
Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple TestLiveScience.com
Now, a simple test to detect autism in infantsBusiness Standard
Baby's poor head and neck control may be an autism clueABC Action News
Zee News -ABC News -WebMD
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Study: Educators Can Screen Kids For Autism in Underserved Communities
Patch.com
In a study with national implications, researchers at Children's Specialized Hospital found that in underserved communities using teachers to screen for autism in preschools and day care centers is more effective than the current system that relies ...
Autistic children in six N.J. communities need more attention, experts sayThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?WSFA
Many parents of kids with autism don't put faith in pediatriciansMedical Xpress
Santa Barbara Edhat -NJ.com -NJ Spotlight
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Technology Gives Autistic Children A Voice
WJBF-TV
Alwyn, is autistic. Until just recently, completing some simple tasks, communicating with his family, and even responding to his name were all difficult for Alwyn. Advances in technology have given Alwyn and other autistic children hope.

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Suit filed on behalf of autistic Neb. children
Omaha World-Herald
By Martha Stoddard LINCOLN — A lawsuit was filed Friday on behalf of two Nebraska children who were denied Medicaid coverage for their severe behavioral and mental health problems. The suit challenges a state policy that bars coverage of certain types ...
Group sues Neb. over denial of Medicaid coverageWJAC Johnstown

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gulfnews.com
French approach to autism becomes talking point
gulfnews.com
AP Image Credit: AP Thomas Consel, who is autistic, on holiday with his family in the United States in 2009. Thomas' parents were shocked to learn untested methods were used to treat him in France. London: In most developed countries, children with ...
French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapyMedical Xpress

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Zee News
Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple Test
LiveScience.com
Autism is typically not firmly diagnosed until a child is around 3 years old. For infants at 6 months with a high genetic risk for autism, another potential predictor has been found by noting weak head and neck control. Researchers suggest adding the ...
Now, a simple test to detect autism in infantsBusiness Standard
Baby's poor head and neck control may be an autism clueABC Action News
Simple task at 6 months of age may predict risk of autismZee News
News-Medical.net -Doctors Lounge -ABC News
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RT
'Not a place for such kids' – Moscow's theatre denies autistic group's visit
RT
Moscow's Animal Theater has denied a visit to a group of autistic children, saying “kids like these” are not welcome there. This comes after Moscow's Oceanarium was slammed for also being not friendly to people with autism. Two groups of autistic ...

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