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Autism And Traffic Pollution Link Found

A child who lives near a freeway has double the risk of autism compared to other kids, researchers from California revealed in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. There has been a considerable increase in autism diagnoses over the last few years, which cannot be fully explained just by more awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria, the authors explained…


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12/17/2010 | Environment - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Treatment Plan For Children With Autism Often Includes Complementary Therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of conditions, with national data showing it is used by about 12 percent of children. New research shows that about 21 percent of youths enrolled in a large registry of children on the autism spectrum use CAM as part of their overall treatment plan…


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05/04/2010 | Complementary - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine Explored By Survey

In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use. These physicians also desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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03/13/2009 | Complementary - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine Explored By Survey

In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use. These physicians also desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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03/13/2009 | Complementary - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Survey Explores Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine

Primary care physicians are more likely to ask about CAM use and desire CAM education when caring for children with autism In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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03/13/2009 | Complementary - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Survey Explores Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine

Primary care physicians are more likely to ask about CAM use and desire CAM education when caring for children with autism In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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03/13/2009 | Complementary - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

Chairman Of National Association Of Karate And Martial Art Schools Has Asperger Syndrome, UK

Joe Ellis, Chairman of NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools) the national governing body of all forms of martial arts in the UK, has announced that he has the neurobiological condition known as Asperger Syndrome. The announcement coincides with the introduction of the NAKMAS Asperger Syndrome training programme, aimed at educating martial arts coaches about the condition.
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07/30/2008 | Fitness - Autism | Trackback | Comments Off

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