Tag Archives: autism research

New App for Kids with Autism

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

I had an opportunity this winter to attend a presentation by Interbots.  Founded in 2005, Interbots is a spin-off of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center.  The company specializes in the design and construction of custom interactive characters, both … Continue reading →

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PSU Holds Autism Conference

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

I was in Penn State yesterday attending the National Autism Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  I’m going to share with you today a few thoughts from the discussions. Janet Twyman, PhD, professor of pediatrics at the University … Continue reading →

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Autism & Immune Irregularities

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

I’d like to update readers on some of the latest research that I have been reading.  A new California Institute of Technology study suggests that specific changes in an overactive immune system can indeed contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice … Continue reading →

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Technology for Autism Update

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

I look forward to reading about the latest innovations in technology in reports from the “Technologies for Autism:  Tools, Trends and Testimonials,” held July 6-8, 2012 in Valencia, Spain.  Read about it here.

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Autism News: Medication Announcement

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Yesterday, pharmaceutical giant, Roche, announced a partnership with Seaside Therapeutics to speed up the development medications for use in the treatment of autism.  Click below to read more about the collaboration: New Alliance for Developing Autism Medication For those of you in … Continue reading →

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Update on Findings in Autism Studies

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

I’d like to highlight two reports that I found highly relevant to the autism community.  First, a study published by Dr. Antonio Hardan of the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital found that an anti-oxidant supplement, … Continue reading →

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Pull-to-Sit Test

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

We all know the importance of early intervention for children with autism. We are constantly striving for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. That is why there is such interest from the wire services in a study that demonstrated weak head … Continue reading →

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Updates from IMFAR

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

The International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) was held this month in Toronto.  This meeting attracts nearly 2,000 participants and presents research from basic science to potential new treatments.  Since few of us have the opportunity to attend these innovative … Continue reading →

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What Factors Increase the Risk of Autism?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

There is much discussion among those in the autism community about certain factors that may increase the risk of autism. Many theories and studies are out there – genetics, prenatal environment, vaccines – the list goes on and on. Recently, … Continue reading →

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Young Adults With Autism

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

The first question I asked when learning that my son Ryan had an autism spectrum disorder was “What would his future look like?”  Up until then, I presumed that he would attend the University of Notre Dame, as my father, … Continue reading →

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