Butterfly Effects Initiates Much Needed Support for Gulf Coast Children with Autism

Fewer than one in five Louisiana children at risk for developmental delays are receiving early intervention services. Butterfly Effects, a national provider of supports for children with autism is now working to change that.Pompano, FL (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 A newly initiated butterfly effect is beginning to impact children with autism in the parishes of New Orleans and surrounding towns ...

Ripple Effects’ Multimedia Tutorial Helps Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Put Some Order into their Disorder

Software Company Helps Schools Support Social-emotional Learning Needs Of ASD Students That May Not Qualify For One-To-One ProgramsSan Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Ripple Effects, (http://www.rippleeffects.com), the leading provider of computer-based social-emotional learning and self-directed mental health guidance tools for students, announced today the release of the latest ...

Talk of redefining autism triggers outcry

Recent news reports about proposed changes to the definition of autism sparked concerns about effects on those diagnosed with the disorder, but a Columbia autism expert said it’s too early to predict what, if any, changes it would mean to patients and families.

Another clue in the mystery of autism

( Northwestern University ) A study of discordant twins -- twins in which one has autism spectrum disorder and one doesn't -- finds the lower birth weight twins are more than three times as likely to have ASD than heavier twins. Though genetic effects are of major importance, say researchers, the study suggests a non-genetic influence associated with birth weight may contribute to development of ...

It makes sense to redefine autism

"Will my child still qualify for a diagnosis of autism?" This is the question on the minds of many parents with children who have autism. The short answer is: Most likely, yes.