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Documentary Of Billy The Kid, Teen With ASD

Opening in limited release is a documentary set in New England. The film documents the story of Billy, a teen diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

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Fri, 02/22/2008 - 09:44

Alabama Votes Unanimously To Create Council To Coordinate Autism Services

Unanimous decision by Alabama Congress passes bill to provide Autism services.

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Fri, 02/22/2008 - 09:32

Creative Genius Often Found In Autism

Recent arguments by Michael Fitzgerald, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College, Dubiln, detail characteristics shared between ASD and many historical figures such as Albert Einstein, George Orwell, H G Wells, Beethoven, and others.

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Fri, 02/22/2008 - 09:28

Many Hope For Changes To Texas' Special Education Program

Statewide, parents in Texas are hoping that recent changes to state law will revamp some of the more contentious areas in the state's special education program

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 22:23

Aquariums May Help Children With Autism

For us, this story applies directly to Mason. If I had $1 for every meltdown because I had to tear him away from the aquarium at Whole Foods in Plano I could pay cash for all of his therapy. To him, there's something very calming about aquariums. He'll sit and watch endlessly and stop fidgeting.

This article touches on other animals that help children with Autism. Among them, horses, which helped my son tremendously when he participated in horse therapy last summer.

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 15:01

ABC News - Severely Autistic Girl Now Able To Communicate Via Computer Technology

A remarkable breakthrough for Carly Fleischman. Carly, severely autistic and unable to speak, has been able to make a tremendous breakthrough and communicate thru technology. This after years of expensive and intensive therapy.

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 12:00

Do Animals And Gifted Autistic Savants Have Similarities In Common?

Based on arguments by author Temple Grandin, Scientists will further scrutinize the theory of cognitive similarities of the thinking process between animals and autistic savants.

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 11:23

Connecting with others

Kasey shares how Music Therapy can directly help children trying to create meaningful connections with others.

Autism Evaluation Part Two

Dr. Falkstein shares further details and expectations for preparing for an Autism Evaluation either form a school district or private doctor.

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