Autism Research: Brain Scan Study with Dr.’s Video Clip
Sensory integration dysfunction has been hypothesized for decades, and we see many therapies focusing on sensory integration but very little research to understand what might be going on in the brain of the person with autism. A new study published in the August 2010 edition of Autism Research is helping doctors what happens inside of the brain Full Article
Technology Marries Creativity to Treat Autism
According to speech-language pathologists, children with autism process images with more depth than others. With that in mind, many organizations and researchers are utilizing technologically advanced visual tools to promote creativity and socialization activities. Howard Shane, PhD, director of the Center for Communication Enhancement at Full Article
Traumatizing Bells Make School Sound Bad
Luke Tiller is a 15-year-old who attends Baycroft School, located in Stubbington, Farehamm. This school caters to children with learning difficulties including students like Luke, who have autism. “It makes the blood drain from my body.” Anne Tiller, 51, Luke’s mom explains, “he is not Luke at school, he is so nervous. With autism Full Article
Robotic Therapy for Children with Autism
The Autism Center of Pittsburgh has teamed up with Interbots, Inc. to provide unique therapy techniques for children with autism. Interbots, Inc. is a spin-off company that is associated with Carnegie Mellon University. Seema Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Interbots, states that she has been constantly told that her robots could help make amazing Full Article
Step into Your Legacy: How to Leave Your Mark on Autism
As humans, we have the opportunity to leave a legacy as rich and profound as the paths we choose. The choices we make have the ability to help and heal. However, our inaction has the ability to stop solutions from ever beginning to develop. Differences, such as race, color, crede and financial status, can subconsciously Full Article
Exclusive Comments from Politicians that ‘Care 4 Autism’
Sometimes, when you are amidst the details of balancing your life that is touched by autism, it is easy to think that no one with any changing power is reaching out to the autism community. So, with that in mind, Icare4autism reached out to group of politicians and asked them exactly why they think about autism. Full Article
Voice Analysis Technology Used To Detect Autism
Early intervention in autism can make a tremendous impact on the progress and development of a child. Now, new research is on the forefront of making it possible to screen for autism even earlier in children using... Full Article
New Book Reveals Frustrations and Appreciations Associated with Autism
“For the Love of Melissa” takes us into the home and hearts of the Shlanger family as they raise Melissa; their daughter with autism. Written by Rhonda Ellen Shlanger (Melissa’s mother, with some help from other family members and Melissa herself), the book is a tale of struggle and perseverance, as a loving family works Full Article
Volunteer to Help Autism School & Center Win $500K
As previously reported on icare4autism.org, Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices (SKHOV) needs your help. For those who missed it, SKHOV is a non-profit, private school for children with autism that serves over 60 children, from ages 3 to 11, in school and center programs. SKHOV is participating in the Kohl’s Cares competition. The popular, Full Article
Lifetime Costs: $3.5 Million to Care for an Individual with Autism
Mention the word autism and fear tightens around the hearts of parents. Seeing a child emotionally imprisoned and locked away from their love is a brutal and devastating truth for them. Most know the exact cause of the brain disorder, commonly known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is unknown and currently there is no cure. Full Article
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