Pro-vaccination messages may backfire
A new study out of the UK suggests more research is needed when developing messaging that promotes the use of vaccinations for schoolkids.
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Present debate shifts focus away from student issues
There are, to be sure, real issues facing America. But the present debate has caused lawmakers to lose focus and move away from actual solutions.
A single protein may be at the root of autism
Researchers are closer than ever to finding a cure for Fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism. A single protein may hold the key.
Non-issues abound about autism with Trump
Pres. Trump spoke a little, and a little too dimly, about autism at a White House event yesterday with US Ed. Sec. Betsy DeVos.
Mutations in ‘essential’ genes linked to autism
Mutations in those genes that are essential to life have been linked to autism in a huge review of family data in a few huge databases. From U.Penn.
Mitochondrial DNA mutations linked to autism
Evidence mounts that mitochondrial DNA mutations are associated with autism. Mutations in mtDNA are also associated with neurological and developmental disorders.
Autism risk increases with parents’ age
A review study out of Coenhagen shows that the risk of having children with autism spectrum disorders increases as the parents get older.
Genetics may play a role in abnormal psych
The role of genetics is being investigated, as scientists look for a way to treat patients with autism, ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia.
Obituary: Jennie Waltrip; taught kids with autism
We celebrate the life of a special educator in Frederick Co., Md., whose efforts eased the suffering of a great many kids on the autism spectrum.
Possible abuse of autistic students in Harford Co.
Charges have been made against Harford Co., Md., public schools that they aren't taking proper care to educate kids with autism.