Diagnosis

Researchers Exploring Whether Anatomy Of The Lower Lungs Airways Indicates Autism

Submitted by TConnolly on September 4, 2012 - 09:53
Source: 
Children's Health Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Link: 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22926922
Date Published: 
August 28, 2012
Abstract: 

Researchers at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center of Phoenix are looking into whether anatomy of the bronchi of lower lungs airways indicates autism.

Questionnaire Completed by Parents May Help Identify One-Year-Olds at Risk for Autism

Submitted by dawnacrawford on July 17, 2012 - 08:51
Source: 
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Link: 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120713122806.htm
Date Published: 
July 13, 2012
Abstract: 

According to researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, a new parent evaluation tool may help identify children with ASDs as early as 12 months.

Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston Identify Brain Activity Patterns Specific to Children with Autism

Submitted by mrolison on June 26, 2012 - 14:04
Source: 
Time
Link: 
http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/26/using-brain-activity-patterns-to-identify-autism-in-kids-as-young-as-2/
Date Published: 
June 26, 2012
Abstract: 

Study from Children's Hospital Boston uses EEG to identify specific brain activity patterns in children with autism.

Study from Kennedy Krieger Institute Suggests that "Head Lag" Test Might Help Diagnose Autism

Submitted by mrolison on June 5, 2012 - 10:19
Source: 
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57435717-10391704/simple-head-lag-test-may-help-diagnose-autism-research-suggests/
Link: 
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57435717-10391704/simple-head-lag-test-may-help-diagnose-autism-research-suggests/
Date Published: 
May 16, 2012
Abstract: 

New study by Dr. Rebecca Landa of the Kennedy Krieger Institute suggests that "head lag" test might help diagnose autism.

Autism science is moving 'stunningly fast'

Submitted by Anonymous on April 10, 2012 - 06:52
Source: 
USA Today
Link: 
Autism science is moving 'stunningly fast'
Date Published: 
April 10, 2012
Abstract: 

Researchers today also say they're beginning to make progress, perhaps for the first time, in understanding the autistic brain.

What to Make of the New Autism Numbers

Submitted by Anonymous on April 9, 2012 - 13:04
Source: 
Time Magazine
Link: 
What to Make of the New Autism Numbers Read more: http://ideas.time.com/2012/04/06/what-to-make-of-the-new-autism-numbers/#ixzz1rZGKZTST
Date Published: 
April 9, 2012
Abstract: 

Evidence shows an increased number of autism diagnoses. There is the possibility that the increase in cases is entirely the result of better detection. Scientists must work to uncover the truth.

Study Warns Of Autism Risk For Children Of Obese Mothers

Submitted by Anonymous on April 9, 2012 - 13:03
Source: 
NPR
Link: 
Study Warns Of Autism Risk For Children Of Obese Mothers
Date Published: 
April 9, 2012
Abstract: 

A new study in the journal Pediatrics suggests that moms who are obese or have diabetes are more likely to have a child with autism or another developmental problem.

IACC Releases Its 2011 Summary of Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Submitted by Anonymous on April 3, 2012 - 08:47
Source: 
IACC
Link: 
IACC Releases Its 2011 Summary of Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Date Published: 
April 2, 2012
Abstract: 

On April 2, in honor of the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day and HHS Autism Awareness Month the IACC has released its annual list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field.

With autism rising, researchers step up hunt for a cause

Submitted by Anonymous on April 3, 2012 - 08:46
Source: 
USA Today
Link: 
With autism rising, researchers step up hunt for a cause
Date Published: 
April 3, 2012
Abstract: 

For many families, the quest for the causes of autism has grown more urgent with the news that the estimated prevalence of the condition grew by 23% from 2006 to 2008, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report said last week.

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 14 Sites, United States, 2008

Submitted by asinger on March 29, 2012 - 10:20
Source: 
MMWR (CDC)
Link: 
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6103a1.htm?s_cid=ss6103a1_e
Date Published: 
March 29, 2012
Abstract: 

Full text of today's CDC report indicating 1 in 88 children is now diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.