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Submitted by djohnson on May 24, 2013 - 11:39
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Simons Foundation will host a live DSM-5 roundtable discussion on May 29 at 3pm ET. The panelists, Dr. Thomas Insel, Dr. Cathy Lord and Dr. Helen Tager-Flusberg, will explore the new guidelines' impact on autism diagnosis as well as on research. Listeners will have a chance to ask the panelists questions during the discussion.
At the event time, call 866-740-1260 (access code: 2979382) to listen to the live discussion. To follow the live chat and submit your own questions, log in to readytalk.com using the access code 2979382.
Submitted by djohnson on May 24, 2013 - 11:24
Submitted by djohnson on May 21, 2013 - 14:42
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Researchers at University of California Irvine conducted a randomized controlled trial of sensorimotor enrichment in young boys with ASD. Behavioral and cognitive improvements in the children who received sensorimotor therapy suggest that it may be a promising treatment for ASD symptoms. The group is now conducting a larger trial that includes girls.
Submitted by djohnson on May 21, 2013 - 14:26
Submitted by djohnson on May 20, 2013 - 10:45
Submitted by cgold on May 20, 2013 - 10:10
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With the release of the DSM-5 comes an updated definition of autism and a major change to the way it is diagnosed.
Submitted by djohnson on May 16, 2013 - 10:01
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This new study found that children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other children their age.
Submitted by djohnson on May 14, 2013 - 12:33
Submitted by djohnson on May 13, 2013 - 12:11
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The Autism Matters podcast series aims to showcase the latest research published in the journal Autism in a way that is accessible, easy to understand and has real world relevance. The podcasts are aimed at a broad audience, including academics, researchers, students, clinicians, journalists, policy makers, individuals with autism and their families, and anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders.
Submitted by djohnson on May 10, 2013 - 11:46
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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New findings from a small pilot study suggest cognitive enhancement therapy is a feasible and effective intervention for cognitive impairments in verbal adults with ASD. Adult participants were highly satisfied with the therapy and treatment attendance was high, indicating their willingness to participate in and commit to an intervention that they considered useful.
