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AutismAutism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome.Autism is highly heritable, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is generally unclear which genes are responsible.[ In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects.][ Other proposed causes, such as childhood vaccines, are controversial and the vaccine hypotheses lack convincing scientific evidence.][ Most recent reviews estimate a prevalence of one to two cases per 1,000 people for autism, and about six per 1,000 for ASD, with ASD averaging a 4.3:1 male-to-female ratio. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, at least partly due to changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.][Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is poorly understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. Early intervention may help children gain self-care and social skills, although few of these interventions are supported by scientific studies. There is no cure.][ With severe autism, independent living is unlikely; with milder autism, there are some success stories for adults,][ and an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.][ (From the Wikpedia article Autism.)] Download PDF containing detailed information.
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Cokgen: a software for the identification of rare copy number variation from SNP microarrays.
Until fairly recently, it was believed that essentially all human cells... | 13th November, 2009
| Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Case Western
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International Society for Autism Research News. Research
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| Autism Res. 2009 Nov 11;2(5):291.
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The International Meeting for Autism Research. Research
Until fairly recently, it was believed that essentially all human cells... | 13th November, 2009
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| Autism Res. 2009 Nov 11;2(5):289-290.
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Exploring the Relationship Between Autistic-Like Traits and ADHD Behaviors in Early Childhood: Findings from a Community Twin Study of 2-Year-Olds.
Behaviors characteristic of autism and ADHD emerge in early childhood, yet... | 13th November, 2009
| Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, School of Psychology, Birkbeck
| J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2009 Nov 12.
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The eye gaze direction of an observed person can bias perception, memory, and attention in adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder.
The reported experiments aimed to investigate whether a person and his or... | 13th November, 2009
| School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park,
| J Exp Child Psychol. 2009 Nov 10.
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| Curemark Opens Patient Enrollment for Autism Treatment at Three More Clinical Trial Sites |
19th November, 2009 |
Curemark LLC |
RYE, N.Y., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Curemark LLC, (www.curemark.com), a drug research and development company focused on the treatment of neurological diseases, announced that the company has begun
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| Scientific Link to Autism Identified |
18th November, 2009 |
The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes LLC |
JACKSON, N.J., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- During its research into the application of neuroscience in business, a New Jersey based think tank, The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes®, LLC (The Center)
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| Governor Rendell to Release Pennsylvania Autism Census Report |
17th November, 2009 |
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor |
Harrisburg - Governor Edward G. Rendell will hold a news conference at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in his Reception Room in the state Capitol to discuss Pennsylvania's Autism Census report.
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| Autism Spectrum Therapies' Co-Founders Appointed to Regional Task Force on Autism |
16th November, 2009 |
Autism Spectrum Therapies |
CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), an agency providing behavior therapy and other autism services in Southern California, announced today that the agency
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| Local Congressman Eliot Engel and Easter Seals New York Work Together to Help Individuals With Autism and Other Special Needs in Our Community |
13th November, 2009 |
Easter Seals New York |
Easter Seals New York honors Congressman Eliot Engel for his work on behalf of those living with autism and disabilities in our community
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Easter
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Companies working in the area of Autism from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database : | |
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Repligen Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing new drugs for debilitating pediatric disorders including autism, immune and metabolic disorders. Repligen has exclusive worldwide...
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Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc, is a product-based, specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and marketing of small molecule drugs for chronic diseases of the central nervous system...
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At Clinical Innovations, our mission is to conduct Phase I-IV clinical trials in order to further the development of medications benefiting patients, communities, and physicians around the globe.
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