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Study: Oxytocin Helps Stimulate Social Brain Regions in Autistic Children
A small study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that the hormone oxytocin , which plays a role in emotional bonding, trust and many biological processes, is...
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UPDATE: Police Confirm NY Remains Are Avonte Oquendo
UPDATE: The New York City medical examiner’s office confirms that the human remains found along the East River are the remains of the missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo. Authorities made the...
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Autism Bill Pushes for Health Plans to Cover Treatment
Members of the Georgia General Assembly are urging their colleagues to pass legislation that will require private health insurance companies in Georgia to cover treatment for autism. House Bill 309...
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Autistic Son of Rapper Scarface Reported Missing in Los Angeles
Veteran rapper Scarface’s 20-year-old autistic son has been reported missing in Los Angeles. A search has been underway for Scarface’s son, Brandon Jordan, since he went missing last Wednesday...
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Missouri Mother Arrested For Consoling Special Needs Son at School
A concerned mother trying to console her special needs son at his school was put in handcuffs and caused the school to be put on lockdown. The incident took place last Thursday (March 20) when...
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Autistic Teen Gets Prom Date With Seahawks’ Football Player Christine Michael
While many girls worry about having the perfect date for their senior prom, 18-year-old Taylor Kirkwood of Texas will definitely turn heads with her special date– Super Bowl champion Christine Michael...
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World Autism Awareness Day Celebrated In Blue
On April 2 people around the globe were proud to “Light it Up Blue” for what marked the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day. World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated yearly as a day that allows...
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Journal Questions Validity Of Autism-Vaccine Study
A new study publicized by groups like Focus Autism is questioning the validity of a vaccine journal article that contributes to the “current autism epidemic and rise of chronic illness in children.”...
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D.L. Hughley Opens Up About His Son’s Struggle with Autism
Actress and comedian D.L. Hughley shared an emotional story about his son Kyle, who has Asperger Syndrome, which caused him to break down during an Oprah: Where Are They Now? interview. As a child,...
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Young Autistic Adults Create Touching Animated Film ‘Even in Death’
A touching animated film, produced by a team of young adults with autism, recently debuted at the deadCenter Film Festival and is set for an upcoming local premiere. Even in Death was created by...
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