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Symposium finds that lower percentage of ultra-Orthodox and Arabic children diagnosed with autism

Israel – The Times of Israel reports that there is a lower percentage of ultra-Orthodox and Arabic children diagnosed with autism compared with the general population. As Autism Daily Newscast reported earlier this week, Autism researchers from Israel and Canada where at a Givat Ram, Hebrew University’s Edmond J. Safra Campus,this week for the first… [Continue Reading]

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Vaccination poll a draw with Autism Daily Newscast readers

We asked readers in a recent poll to ask whether they believe in vaccinating children. The link between autism and vaccination has always been hotly debated in the media, and in recent months we have reported stories on Andrew Wakefield’s controversial claim resurfacing, and independent news sources claiming that a new paper had been found… [Continue Reading]

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Education centres in Saudi failing children with autism – claim parents

Saudi Arabia, – Parents of autistic children have claimed they are not getting enough financial support from education authorities. The Saudi Gazette reports that Um Mohammad noticed her son was different from an early age and that she felt a numbing pain when doctors told her that her son had autism. Um Mohammad said: “It… [Continue Reading]

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International Women’s Day – How Women in the autism community should be celebrated

International Women’s Day, Saturday March 8 – is a day which celebrates women all over the world, this has been a tradition since the early 1900′s. Autism Daily Newscast believe that women involved in the autism community should also be celebrated and recognised for their hard work in providing support and advocacy to other women… [Continue Reading]

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Autism and Medication: Assessing Effectiveness and Weaning

Our series on autism and medication continues with a look at how to evaluate whether or not a particular medication is working for your child. Choosing to medicate is a serious decision, and it is important to be aware of the potential benefits and risks prior to starting any medication. Ultimately, the benefits should outweigh… [Continue Reading]

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Symposium finds that lower percentage of ultra-Orthodox and Arabic children diagnosed with autism

March 8, 2014 By

Israel - The Times of Israel reports that there is a lower percentage of ultra-Orthodox and Arabic children diagnosed with autism compared with the general population. As Autism Daily Newscast reported … [Continue Reading]

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Study Suggests Girls’ Brains Are More Resilient

March 6, 2014 By

A study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics suggests that girls are less likely to develop symptoms of autism(ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because their brains are … [Continue Reading]

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Israel takes a leadership role in autism research

March 6, 2014 By

Earlier this week the Hebrew University of Jerusalem hosted researchers from Canada and Israel attending the first Canada-Israel Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Symposium. The purpose was to bring together the … [Continue Reading]

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