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Archive for December, 2008

Some Fruit Fly Research Is Good!

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Possible Clues To Root Of Epilepsy, Autism, Schizophrenia
ScienceDaily
ScienceDaily (Dec. 17, 2008) — Rice University researchers have found a potential clue to the roots of epilepsy, autism, schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.
While studying the peripheral nerves of the Drosophila, aka the fruit fly, Rice doctoral student Eric Howlett discovered an unanticipated connection between glutamate – an […]

Toys!

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Toy Ideas for Kids and Tweens with Autism
Bonnie Sayers | BellaOnline
My kids are older now at twelve and thirteen, so not really considered children and more like tweens/teenagers. Mine are boys so I tend to locate items suitable for the male population. Some of these are products on my wish list, while others they would […]

Autism and the Environment 101

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Autism Society of America Publishes New Online Course on Autism and Environmental Health
“Autism and the Environment 101″ offers accessible information to all affected by autism
Carin Yavorcik | Autism Society of America
The Autism Society of America is pleased to announce the release of its newest online course, “Autism and the Environment 101.” Sponsored by the John […]