Voice analysis 'clue to autism' 20 July 2010
A new vocal analysis tool could help screen for the language development delays which affect autistic children, says a US study.
Autism detected in voice of children 19 July 2010
Autism could be detected in children by analysing their voices, according to a new study.
Authors: Toro R, Konyukh M, Delorme R, Leblond C, Chaste P, Fauchereau F, Coleman M, Leboyer M, Gillberg C, Bourgeron T Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in reciprocal social communication, and repetitive, stereotyped v...
Letters: Heritability is key to understanding genes 28 June 2010
Johnjoe McFadden correctly points out that molecular genetics has yet to deliver on its expensive promissory notes (Genes? Its complicated, 24 June). However, in citing heritability estimates of 80%-90% for diagnoses such as schizophrenia and autism,...
Typing success 19 June 2010
How a boy with Autism is learning to communicate (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.
The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation aims to break down the traditional barriers between research teams as it investigates stem cells and conditions such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and autismPlans for Europe's largest biomedical resea...
Improving services for adults with autism 11 June 2010
The previous Government published its strategy for adults with autism in England, 'Fulfilling and rewarding lives', on 3 March 2010, and its first year delivery plan on 2 April 2010. The 2009 Autism Act placed a statutory requirement on the Governmen...
Autism blood test could be available in three years 10 June 2010
The kit would use a few drops of blood to help doctors decide if a child has the devastating condition, speeding up diagnosis and allowing life-altering treatment to start earlier. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
'I don't want it to be eradicated' 10 June 2010
Charlotte Moore, who has two sons with autism, reflects on newly discovered genetic links to autismAs the mother of two sons with autism and a third son without it, do I welcome this news? Yes, if it helps kill the idea that autism is somebody's "fau...
Many more genes linked to autism 10 June 2010
The largest genetic study into autism identifies many more new genes involved in the disorder.
Source: NHS Confederation Area: News 'Fulfilling and rewarding lives' was the previous Government's strategy for adults with autism in England, published on 3 March 2010, accompanied by the first year delivery plan published on 2 April 2010. The 2009...
What is autism? 09 June 2010
Autism covers a group of conditions known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) which affect about one in 100 mostly male children and adults.
The genetics of autism 09 June 2010
This study furthers our understanding of genetic variation in autism, however there is a great deal more research to be done. Research into autism is constantly evolving but the exact causes are as yet still unknown. The difficulty of establishing ge...
A new test for autism in children has come a step closer after the world's largest study into the disability discovered a number of genetic links to the condition.
