Autism Spectrum Therapies to Host Free Insurance Workshops on California ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Autism Spectrum Therapies to Host Free Insurance Workshops on California ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Culver City, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a premium provider of services to individuals with developmental disorders will be hosting five free insurance workshops to cover the California Autism Coverage Mandate (Senate Bill ... and more »

Autism Linked to Moms Who Smoke - Opposing Views

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Autism Linked to Moms Who Smoke Opposing Views “What we are seeing is that some disorders on the autism spectrum, more than others, may be influenced by a factor such as whether a mother smokes during pregnancy.” Smoking is still common in the US despite its well-known effects on families and ...

Baby 'head lag' may indicate autism risk - UPI.com

Baby 'head lag' may indicate autism risk UPI.com TORONTO, May 22 (UPI) -- Weak head and neck control at 6 months of age may be a sign of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays, US researchers say. Study author Dr. Rebecca Landa of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and colleagues concluded a ... and more »

Man writes about living with form of autism - STLtoday.com

Man writes about living with form of autism STLtoday.com His presentation helps decode what goes on in the mind of a person with autism spectrum disorder, the umbrella description for the levels of autism from incapacitating to high functioning. Likens also was promoting his book, "Finding Kansas," the story ...

Test offers red flag for autism at 6 months - Journal Times

Test offers red flag for autism at 6 months Journal Times The study by Kennedy Krieger Institute researchers looked at infants at high genetic risk for autism and found many had weak head and neck control. A large number went on to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, though some had other, ... and more »