Parents Of Autistic Children Meet In Austin (CBS 42 Austin)

One in every 150 children is affected by autism and the odds are growing. Thursday the U.S. Autism and Asperger Association kicked off their annual conference.

Conference on autistic spectrum slated (The Nashua Telegraph)

NASHUA -- A conference next week will focus on childhood autism in the classroom and at home. ... - By MICHAEL BRINDLEY Staff Writer

Study finds no link between autism, MMR vaccine (AFP via Yahoo! News)

A new study carried out in the United States found no evidence of a link between autism and the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.

Symmetry Electronics Starts Outreach Program Employing Adults with Autism (Centre Daily Times)

Symmetry employees were treated to an Autism and Asperger Awareness and Education presentation from F.A.C.T. (Focus on All-Child Therapies), a non-profit Los Angeles-based program specializing in support/social-communication groups for families of children with autism, Asperger Syndrome and related disabilities.

Physicians Say Insurers Intrude on Treatment (ThirdAge)

Aug. 24, 2008 -- When a patient steps into a doctor"s office, he trusts that the only thing on his physician"s mind is how to make him better. But physicians across the United States fear that increasingly stringent insurance rules and the frequent second-guessing of doctors" orders are eroding the doctor-patient relationship.

U.S. study clears measles vaccine of autism link (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Scientists who tried to replicate a study that once tied a measles vaccine with autism said on Wednesday they could not find any link and hope their study will encourage parents to vaccinate their children to combat a rash of measles outbreaks.

Advocate for Autism Speaks at WKU (WBKO Bowling Green)

Doctor Temple Grandin, a professor and advocate for Autism hosts two lectures at Western Kentucky University today.

Austin Autism Conference Showcases Treatments (CBS 42 Austin)

Autism is having a huge impact on the lives of children and now in Austin some families are getting the help they need.

Discovery Health Profiles the Inspiring Kirton Family in Autism x6 (Broadcast Newsroom)

SILVER SPRING, Md. , Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- When John and Robin Kirton first married, they knew they wanted to have a large family -- but like many couples, they had no idea what they were in for. Today, the Kirtons are the parents of six children -- each of whom has been diagnosed with autism.

Study finds no link between autism, MMR vaccine (TurkishPress.com)

A new study carried out in the United States found no evidence of a link between autism and the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Researchers hope the findings will help boost the rate of immunization against these illnesses amid some parental concerns about a potential link.

Book club review by Hudson Valley Stay at Home Moms: 'Dear John' by Nicholas Sparks

"Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks THE STORY John is an angry rebel who drops out of school and enlists in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life - until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah.

Protesters gather at war comedy screening

A small group of protesters showed up at a local screening of Ben Stiller's war comedy, Tropic Thunder.

Parenting in Metaphors

There's a famous essay, " Welcome to Holland ", written by Emily Perl Kingsley, on the challenges and rewards of parenting a special-needs child.

Firefighter swims for Burn Unit

A 40-year-old Toronto firefighter reached the shore of Marilyn Bell Park yesterday after a gruelling 19-hour swim across Lake Ontario to raise funds for the Hospital for Sick Children's Burn Unit.

Conquering Lake Ontario to help child burn victims

Climbing out of the water at Marilyn Bell Park at noon yesterday, Shaun Chisholm could have been any Ontarian enjoying a swim.

Mothers of kids with disabilities hope to bridge the awareness gap

Lynda Kovalcheck, shown here in April with her 5-year-old son Scotty, is spearheading an event to raise awareness about what it's like to parent a disabled child.

New sports editor hopes travels are a thing of the past

If there were a theme song for my life, Bob Seger's "Against the Wind" would seem to be most accurate.

Don't be so quick to judge; disruptive child may be autistic

Re: "Autism, public don't always mix" . A church getting a restraining order against a teenager with autism? An autistic child removed from a restaurant by the police for crying? What is wrong with our society? ...

Accused teen killer's trial delayed

There's been an indefinite delay to the start of a trial of accused autistic teen killer John Odgren of Massachusetts.

Zoning Board Unanimously Approves Westbrook Prep

The Westbury Village's Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously last week in favor of SCO Family of Services' proposal to operate a residential school for teenagers with high functioning autism or Asperger's ...