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| Fixing on Patterns: A Sign of Autism? - ABC News Posted: 11 Sep 2010 05:01 AM PDT Sept. 11, 2010 A toddler's fixation on geometric patterns may be an early warning sign of autism, researchers found. Children ages 14 to 42 months with autism spectrum disorder spent significantly more time watching repetitive moving geometric images when given the option to look at either those images or at kids dancing and doing other activities, reported Karen Pierce, of the University of California San Diego, and colleagues. In fact, spending more than 69 percent of the time during the experiment looking at the geometric images held 100 percent positive predictive value for autism spectrum disorder, they wrote online in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Read this story on www.medpagetoday.com. These results, which should be easy and inexpensive to replicate in the clinic, provide strong evidence that some infants at risk for an autism spectrum disorder begin life with an unusual preference for geometric repetition, the investigators suggested. Toddlers who show such a preference would be excellent candidates for further developmental evaluation and possible early treatment, since enriching their environment has been shown to effectively improve brain structure and function, Pierce's group noted. Basing diagnosis solely on social deficits that may not become obvious until children are older may miss some opportunity for intervention, they suggested in the paper. The investigators used eye-tracking technology while showing a one-minute video to 37 toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, 22 with developmental delay, and 51 that appeared to be developing normally. The video showed moving geometric patterns recorded from a screen saver on one side and children doing yoga and dancing on the other side. As part of a larger study in which children were screened for developmental issues at well-baby visits, these toddlers had been diagnosed as young as 12 months. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders - Cutting Edge Treatments, Upcoming Lecture in ... - Transworld News Posted: 11 Sep 2010 11:20 AM PDT EcoHealth & Wellness had joined East Cooper Psychiatric Solutions to announce an Autism Continuing Education Event EcoHealth & Wellness had joined East Cooper Psychiatric Solutions to announce an Autism Continuing Education Event (3 CEU's) for health care professionals including physicians, occupational therapists, teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals and the general public. This is an evening event to inform and connect the professional community about cutting edge interventions for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the greater Charleston area.
Research shows that many individuals with autism spectrum disorders have underlying issues that frequently go undiagnosed and can cause or exacerbate symptoms of autism. These problems can include vitamin and mineral deficiencies, food allergies and sensitivities, chronic viruses, bacterial and fungal infections, chronic diarrhea or constipation, impaired immune function, heavy metal toxicity, neuro-inflammation and more. When these issues are addressed and resolved, the symptoms of autism can be dramatically reduced.
This exciting Continuing Education Event is to help professionals within the autism community have the resources they need to make informed decisions about children on autistic spectrum. The purpose is to relay research, therapies and treatment information that many professionals have found to be helpful.
The Autism Continuing Educational Event will be hosted by Elizabeth Evans, LISW-CP, Christopher Cosgrove, LMPT, and Tiffany Jackson, ND. It will be held at Rivertowne Country Club in Mount Pleasant, SC on Thursday, October 21 from 5:30-8:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required ($50.00 for pre-registration, $75.00 after October 1).
Please contact Elizabeth Evans to Register 843-856-6998 or email evans@ecpsllc.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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