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Genetic research for autism disorders frame the cornerstone for iCare4Autism in Israel and around the world

ICare4Autism Conference Autism: An Update on Genetic and Clinical Aspects Convenes Pediatricians For A Critical Dialogue On Autism Intervention

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 [...]

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Register Now!! June 5th ICare4Autism International Autism Conference

Register Now>> ICare4Autism International Autism Conference at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in conjunction with Montefiore Medical Center ‘Autism: Cutting Edge Research and Promising Treatment and Educational Approaches’ The conference will be in 2 tracks: Bio-Medical Research and Practice Education-Behavioral Research and Practice 9:00am-4:00pm   List of speakers Joshua Weinstein, Ph.D., MBA  Founder & CEO of [...]

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Israel and New Jersey Autism rates soar

There is an alarming sharp increase in Autism in children around the world. But, recent surveys in both in Israel and New Jersey show some of sharpest increases yet. The Social Affairs Ministry’s survey of social services for 2011 shows a 5x increase in incidence of the Autism in Israel over the last 8 years. The number [...]

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Autism Diagnosis a challenge in Nepal

Earlier this month ICare4Autism held an international conference in Jerusalem.  During the conference, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya submitted her research findings for the poster competition, titled “Autism Diagnosis a challenge in Nepal.”  Her research revealed that children are diagnosed at later ages due to some doctors inability to recognize symptoms.  She also concluded that the [...]

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International Autism Conference Concludes in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Participants from Israel and Abroad Convened to Meet Global Challenge (Jerusalem) – The 2012 International Autism Conference concluded today in Jerusalem with organizers laying out a detailed plan for ICare4Autism to lead the global movement to help those on the autism spectrum.  After two days of intense panels and plenary sessions that included [...]

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Dr. Benjamin Gesundheit Spoke on Stem Cell Research and Autism in Israel

Autism has been commonly linked to abnormalities in the immune system.  These correlations have contributed immensely to autism research, opening up new possibilities for treatment. One such method currently being explored is the use of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with autism and autism spectrum disorders, and the potential it could have for future treatment. [...]

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Dr. Ofer Golan: Guest Speaker on Autism in Israel

Ofer Golan, Ph.D. presented a talk titled, “Mother-Child Dyadic Interaction with Preschoolers with ASD: Emotion Regulation during positive and negative emotion eliciting states,” at this year’s ICare4Autism International Autism Conference in Jerusalem, Israel.  With the help of Ph.D. student Sharon Ostfelt Etzion, he reported research findings on emotional comparisons between children who develop typically and [...]

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Dr. Sami Basha on Autism in Israel

ICare4Autism welcomed Dr. Sami Basha as an invited speaker for the International Autism Conference in Jerusalem, Israel.  Dr. Basha presented a talk entitled, “New Prospectives in Utilizing Basha Behavioral Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Test (BAT).”

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Dr. Joshua Weinstein in The Times of Israel

Can Anyone Hear Me? by Joshua Weinstein, PhD Perhaps you have met someone who has it.  Maybe you live next door to someone whose life has been affected by it. If not, you have definitely noticed them in line with you at the supermarket or while you wait for your meal at a restaurant. They [...]

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Dr. Lorene Amet to Speak on Biology of Autism

ICare4Autism has invited Dr. Lorene Amet to present autism in Israel at this year’s ICare4Autism International Conference in Jerusalem.  She will discuss the more biological perspective of autism syndromes, focusing mainly on the time period between initial diagnosis and early intervention.

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