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Seven-year-old Riley Salz of Encino, California, is an example of how intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) helps improve quality of life for individuals with autism; his family shares its personal journey through Center for Autism and Related Disorders “Mission Possible: Portraits of Hope.” Encino, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Seven-year-old Riley Salz of Encino, California, is on the road to recovery from autism. He receives 40 hours a week of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy...

Study shows autism vulnerability genes are also affected in fetal alcohol disorder In a surprising new finding, a Northwestern Medicine® study has found a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Both disorders have symptoms of social impairment and originate during brain development in utero. This the first research to explore a common mechanism for these disorders and link their molecular vulnerabilities. The study found male offspring of rat...

-Both Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder are neurodevelopmental in origin. -A new rodent study has found that these disorders share common molecular vulnerabilities. -Findings also suggest that a low dose of the thyroid hormone thyroxin (T4) to the pregnant mothers appears to alleviate some of the effects of alcohol exposure on their offspring. The term Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refers to a continuum of disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol...

Because all children love tents, Enabling Devices has created the ingenious Sensory Exploration Tent to provide a calming, private place for any young user to relax in and explore. Filled with wonderful sensory stimulation products that are usually sold separately, this tent comes with everything required to create a 'sensory environment' and to stimulate every sense of the user. Elberton, GA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells...

Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics partner to provide video tutorial to pediatricians statewide BALTIMORE, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced today that a first-of-its-kind, free online video tutorial on early autism recognition will be distributed to member pediatricians throughout the state. Developed by autism researchers at the...

Producer CEO at RKNet Studios stated: “Developing awareness and sensory integration are key features of cognitive skills development in Cognitions Bridge games, which are designed to act as therapy to many disorders including Autism. In a game played against the computer, the sensory integration in the game helps to "balance" the input of the senses. The computer acts as mentor and a friendly playmate that can play for hours, interact non-verbally, and doesn’t judge.”...

Erik's Ranch & Retreats is calling for video submissions from autism parents Edina, Minn. (PRWEB) June 10, 2013 Erik’s Ranch & Retreats, a premier residence and workplace for adults with autism, today launches its My Genuine Genius program; it is calling for video submissions from the autism community. The organization is asking parents of children or young adults with autism to submit 30-60 second videos of their child displaying their unique “Genuine Genius.” The...

Make family summer travel less stressful and more fun with proper planning and preparation RALEIGH, N.C., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether by air, land, or sea, traveling can be especially stressful with a family member on the autism spectrum. Preparation is the key element to a happy and memorable vacation. The following are some tips for traveling and vacationing with a child with autism. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130610/PH28657-a)(Photo:...

SUMTER, S.C., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Early Autism Project, Inc., (EAP), a leading provider of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children who have autism spectrum disorders, today announced that founders Susan A. Butler and Ann Eldridge have received the 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Southeast Region in the services category in recognition of their vision, leadership and achievement. EAP provides ABA therapy, which is widely recognized...

Pennsylvania State University Difficult-to-study diseases such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and autism now can be probed more safely and effectively thanks to an innovative new method for obtaining mature brain cells called neurons from reprogrammed skin cells. According to Gong Chen, the Verne M. Willaman Chair in Life Sciences and professor of biology at Penn State University and the leader of the research team, "the most exciting part of this research is that it offers the promise of...