Recent statistics suggest, a child with an older sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, has a high risk of being diagnosed on the spectrum as well. Researchers at The Missouri Autism Center at the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center felt this issue was of concern, and is now offering the Autism Siblings Clinic. The program, [...]
In a recent study conducted by Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, researchers found similar molecular vulnerabilities in both fetal alcohol syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. Curious by these similarities, including symptoms of social impairment and altered-levels of genes, the team gave alcohol-exposed pregnant rats low doses of the thyroid hormone thyroxin, to test the possibility of [...]
The Honorable Mrs. Marta Linares de Martinelli, First Lady of the Republic of Panama, has accepted the invitation to be the Honorary Chair of the International Center for Autism Research & Education, ICare4Autism. Marta Linares de Martinelli was honored for her pioneering efforts to alleviate autism at ICare4Autism’s 2012 International Autism Conference in Jerusalem. In [...]
On June 5, 2013 the International Center for Autism Research and Education (ICare4Autism) held the conference, “Autism: Cutting Edge Research and Promising Treatment Approaches,” at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in conjunction with Montefiore Medical Center. From neurology to psychology and everything in between, the speakers presented studies on the many aspects of autism [...]
The International Center for Autism Research and Education (ICare4Autism) held its conference, “Autism: Cutting Edge Research and Promising Treatment Approaches” at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in conjunction with Montefiore Medical Center. The night before the conference, some of the key speakers and researchers got together for an exclusive pre-conference dinner gala, sponsored by Zanger [...]
Just two days before presenting his research on language and writing in autism at the 2013 ICare4Autism Conference, Argentinean professor and researcher, Daniel Orlievsky, visited Dr. Joshua Weinstein at his center-based school for children with autism, Shema Kolainu- Hear Our Voices. The meeting was accompanied by Dr. Orlievsky’s wife, Gili Rechany-Educational Director, and Suri Gruen-Program [...]
SynapDx Corp. launches the largest, multi-site, clinical study for autism to date with 660 participating children. The study will determine the validity of a blood test in aiding pediatricians to identify and diagnose autism at a younger age. Autism diagnosis in America on average occurs at 4.5 years of age, but pediatricians and parents report [...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened this last week for the World Health Assembly in Geneva to discuss the 2013-2020 global action plans for non-communicable diseases, mental health, and the prevention of visual impairment. WHO is the committee of the United Nations that is responsible for disseminating evidence-based health practices and policy worldwide. IN [...]
The Minnesota Legislature has proposed the first bill of 2013 to reform insurance coverage for autism. The health care bill encompassing autism coverage reform was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday and by the Senate on Saturday. It is estimated that the changes would benefit 750,000 Minnesota residents who are insured by state-regulated [...]
On May 19th, 2013, The International Center for Autism Research and Education held a conference for pediatricians on “Autism: An update on genetic and clinical aspects,” convening experts in the field of autism for a critical and comprehensive look at the most contemporary findings and practices pertaining to autism spectrum disorder. The conference was held [...]
