Autism News

A Hobbit-style home is being developed in the grounds of the new multi-million-pound Birtenshaw School, inspired by the fantasy books of JRR Tolkein.

Cineworld in The Valley, Astley Bridge , will host the "autism friendly films" with the lights left on low, volume turned down and no trailers.

Maternal use of valproate during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in offspring, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA .

Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in offspring, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA. The authors caution that these findings must be balanced against the treatment benefits for women who require valproate for epilepsy control...

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Health authorities have now launched an effort to increase uptake for vaccinations following alarm over an increase in the disease nationally.

Transformation: David Tennant has lost his beard and Glaswegian accent in favour of grey streaks and London vowels for The Politician's Husband The beard was gone, and the mop of lank hair had been gelled rigid into greying streaks.

Students at Metta School will be able to enjoy new facilities including a baking kitchen with a new block added to the school.

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Students with autism speak out to help others learn about the disorder
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"I am autistic but it doesn't define who I am," she said. "If there is one thing I'd like others to know is that it is hard for me to blend in with the other kids in my group. I may seem different but I really want to fit in. I am autistic but I am ...

A parent of two children with autism is speaking out against a Washoe County School District plan to cut five special education positions.

A first-ever vaccine created by University of Guelph researchers for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism symptoms. The groundbreaking study by Brittany Pequegnat and Guelph chemistry professor Mario Monteiro appears this month in the journal Vaccine. They developed a carbohydrate-based vaccine against the gut bug Clostridium bolteae. C...

The organisation, which works with people who have support needs, is planning a 1.5million building and gardens extension as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. will hold their 4th annual 5K "Race for Hope" and a fun walk on April 27 at Town Square Las Vegas.

Earlier this week, Upper Dublin School District Superintendent Michael Pladus gave his third presentation on the district's 2013-14 budget.

Figures published by Public Health England show during the first three months of this year there were 68 cases of measles confirmed in London and seven of these were in Barnet.

Woburn, MA, April 26, 2013 -- -- BU Student Athletes are hosting Autism Speaks and Special Olympics for a Sports Clinics! On Sunday, April 21st 2013, BBS, Inc.

Using telepathy to have actual conversations with people who can't express themselves, Telepathic Intermediary Colette St.

Researchers believe they have come up with a way to tell whether a newborn infant has a higher-than-normal risk of developing autism -- by looking for abnormalities in the placenta shortly after birth.

With the weather warming up, we find summertime is on the horizon. As most parents understand, summer is a wonderful time for students to relax and recharge for another school year.