For Families of Autistic, the Fight for Ordinary
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Families with autistic children are finding that techniques that have proved successful in the class can be tried at home.
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Controlling a childÂs genetic makeup, even to preserve what some would consider a disease, is the latest tactic some of parents.
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Expectant mothers suffering from  asthma, allergies or a type of skin disease have a higher risk  of giving birth to an autistic child, a study said on Monday.
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For nearly 20 years &#151; ever since Pete Costello was 8 &#151; his mother has collected disability benefits on his behalf. In meetings with Social Security officials and psychologists, he appeared mentally retarded and unable to communicate. His mother insisted he couldn't read or write, shower, take care of himself or drive a car.
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About one in 150 American children has autism, an urgent public health concern, said U.S. health officials Thursday who reported on the largest study done so far on the troubling disorder.
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VANCOUVER -- Parents of autistic children would be better off making refugee claims to live in the US, where treatments are widely paid for, one mother said after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled BC does not have to pay for costly therapy.
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The country's leading pediatricians group is making its strongest push yet to have all children screened for autism twice by age 2, warning of symptoms such as babies who don't babble at 9 months and 1-year-olds who don't point to toys.
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Fissures that have long roiled the autism community have made their way into the Wright family, founders of mega-charity Autism Speaks.
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By Joe Fahy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  Sep. 20--Like many people with autism, Paul Kotler, 18, has trouble  speaking to others, but can share his thoughts in detail by typing on a  computer keyboard.
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NEW YORK  - School programs intended to improve autistic children's social skills are not delivering results in many cases, a new study suggests.
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Autistic children react positively to toys that are simple in appearance and design because they like familiarity and repetitive behavior.
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Take a look at what autism can truly be like, through the eyes of Amanda Baggs. In a video she produced and posted on YouTube, this brilliant young woman shares a glimpse into her world. Dr. Sanjay Gupta brings her story to Anderson Cooper 360 tonight.
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As the holidays approach, some tips on finding gifts that accommodate the special needs of children with autism.
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Trying to teach parents the skills to communicate with and soothe tantrum-prone children.
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Hearing loss and poor vision are common problems, but the combination -- especially in multiple members of the same family, some in their early 20s and 30s -- is striking.
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Children with signs of autism are more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder in wealthier school districts, results of a new study show.
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The first findings from the world's largest autism research project give hope to families and scientists.