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Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Autism?Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. However,...
View ArticleMortality Rate Is Increased in Persons with Autism Who also Have Epilepsy
Autism Speaks and Miami Childrens Hospital examined co-morbidity of autism and epilepsy among brain donations from Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program and data from the California State Department of...
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Autism and Epilepsy Resources
It is estimated that as many as 1/3 of individuals with autism spectrum disorder also have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by recurring seizures, or convulsions.Experts propose that some...
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Treatments for Associated Medical Conditions
Please use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with diagnosis or treatment of autism or its associated medical conditions. The following information is...
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Certain Amino Acids May Relieve Rare Form of Autism
Researchers use new genetic tool to identify underlying problem.September 11, 2012Researchers have used a new genetic tool to identify the underlying cause of a rare form of autism spectrum disorder...
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Recognizing & Treating Epilepsy in Individuals with Autism
The following information is intended solely for educational purposes. It should not be construed as medical advice nor a substitute for medical care. Autism Speaks does not engage in the practice of...
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Minority Children with Autism Less Likely to Receive Specialty Care
Researchers find ethnic disparities in services for autism-related medical issues; Autism Speaks working to close the gap Researchers find ethnic disparities in services for autism-related medical...
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Discovering Comprehensive Care; Advancing Autism Research
A family finds a medical home in Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and gladly "gives back" to autism research September 08, 2013A family finds a medical home in Autism Speaks Autism Treatment...
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Half of Kids with Neurodevelopmental Disability Lack Flu Protection
Experts concerned by high risk of influenza complications in this group; particular danger for those with epilepsy Experts concerned by high risk of influenza complications in this group; particular...
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Study Finds Most Children with Autism Have Taken Psychoactive Medicine
Most of the children taking the medicines had associated neurologic or psychological conditions; authors call for better guidelines Most of the children taking the medicines had associated neurologic...
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Newest Scientific Review of Vaccine Safety Affirms No Link to Autism
MMR shot is associated with increased risk of febrile seizures – considered harmless but in rare cases can flag underlying epilepsy MMR shot is associated with increased risk of febrile seizures –...
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Autism and Health: A Special Report by Autism Speaks
Advances in understanding and treating the physical and mental health conditions that frequently accompany autism Advances in understanding and treating the physical and mental health conditions that...
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How common are seizures among people with autism, and what can help?
Roberto Tuchman, MD, director of the autism program at Miami Children’s Hospital, and a member of the Autism Speaks scientific advisory committee; andMichael Rosanoff, MPH, Autism Speaks associate...
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