Archive for April, 2009



Autism group to hold fundraiser (Wausau Daily Herald)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 9:04 am

The Central Wisconsin AUsome Social Group will hold its fifth annual Bowl for Autism on Sunday.

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Linda Stummer Receives First Friend of Autism Award (Oswego County Today)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 9:04 am

The Oswego County Autism Task Force presented the first “Friend of Autism” Award to Oswego City School District teacher Linda Stummer at the annual “Family Fun Walk For Autism” recently.

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Genes that influence brain cell connections linked to autism (News-Medical-Net)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 8:04 am

In three studies, including the most comprehensive study of autism genetics to date, investigators funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have identified common and rare genetic factors that affect the risk of autism spectrum disorders.

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Corzine to hold autism discussion (Courier-Post)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 8:04 am

Gov. Jon S. Corzine and the state’s top health official are to visit Voorhees and hold a discussion on autism today.

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Horseback riding used as therapy for autism (Grayslake Review)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 7:04 am

When their young son Charlie began missing important developmental milestones and was noticeably keeping to himself, parents Jeff and Annamaria Sims knew something wasn’t right. At age 4, doctors diagnosed Charlie with autism, a developmental disability which affects one in 150 children in the United States. “We read tons of books,” said Annamaria. “You want to find out as much as you can,” said …

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Autism hits close to home in racing community (Yahoo! Sports)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 7:04 am

Hermie and Elliott Sadler hope to raise autism awareness so other families will be better prepared to handle raising an autistic child.

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Discovery of gene region that may account for as many as 15 percent of autism cases (News-Medical-Net)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 6:04 am

A research team has connected more of the intricate pieces of the autism puzzle, with two studies that identify genes with important contributions to the disorder.

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Other news | Kansas House rejects autism bill; NKC fills council seat (The Kansas City Star)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 5:04 am

A push to make insurance companies cover more therapies for autism failed Wednesday in the Kansas House.

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Edwardsville racer visits Illinois Center for Autism (Belleville News-Democrat)

Saturday 25 April 2009 @ 9:04 am

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Edwardsville racecar driver Ryan Ruf visited the Illinois Center for Autism with his midget racecar Friday and earned a delighted “Your car is tight!” from one child.

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Packers donate $100,000 to Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin (Green Bay Press-Gazette)

Saturday 25 April 2009 @ 9:04 am

The Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin has received a $100,000 donation from the Green Bay Packers and coach Mike McCarthy.

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