Autism in the News – August, 08.11.10
British Scientists Develop Brain Scan to Detect Autism (tonic)
Autism, or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), has a lifelong effect on someone’s ability to interact socially and communicate and it’s estimated that 70 million people are afflicted with the disability worldwide. This week, there’s hope for earlier detection and treatment, thanks to two new methods: a spinal tap and a revolutionary new scan. Read more.
Film camp teaches autistic children (Rochester Hills, Calif.)
They grew up watching movies, but students taking part in the annual Short Film Camp put on by the Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) will be given a chance to make their own movies. Read more.
Expanded EquiCenter opens (Mendon, N.Y.)
A center that helps people with disabilities, veterans and at-risk youth by teaching them to ride and care for horses cut the ribbon on a spacious new ranch Tuesday. Read more.
Autism conference held at Penn Stater (The Daily Collegian)
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel held its annual National Autism Conference last week, a showcase for autism professionals to learn about current research and earn continuing education credits. Read more.
Missing Layton autistic teen found (Layton, Utah)
A 16-year-old autistic boy who wandered away from his Layton home Monday evening has been found, Layton police said. Read more.
