LearningRx1 asperger's | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 5

Should Asperger’s be separate than autism in the DSM-5?...

Sep 15, 2013 by

Compared to children with autism, children with Asperger’s have different brain patterns (as seen on EEGs), making some wonder if they should be classified separately in the DSM-5, rather than lumped together....

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Oxycontin has no benefit for children with autism

Aug 9, 2013 by

Although some previous research had indicated that oxytocin, the “trust” hormone must help kids with autism form social bonds, a larger study indicates it doesn’t....

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WHITE PAPER: Autism and Cognitive Remediation

May 21, 2013 by

“Autism and Cognitive Remediation” by Lori Bryan, Ph.D....

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Early intervention for autism shows significant improvement

Nov 7, 2012 by

A new study found that children on the autism spectrum who underwent “pivotal response treatment” showed better brain function, increased communication and improved behavior....

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Defective genes and antisocial and repetitive behavior

Aug 14, 2012 by

Ripped genes? New research has identified how a defective gene causes changes in the brain that lead to the antisocial problems associated with autism, including repetitive behavior....

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Autism and “theory of mind”

Aug 12, 2012 by

Around age 4 or 5 children develop “theory of mind” – in which they start thinking about things from other people’s perspectives. But kids with autism don’t develop it – or get it much later. Check out the “Sally-Anne”...

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