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Autism guru says 10-15% children with ASD will be 'un-diagnosed' in adulthood

AAP - 04-04-2017

Autism guru Dr Tony Attwood says 10-15 per cent of children with ASD will be 'un-diagnosed' in adulthood, highlighting the importance of early intervention.

 
Scientists developed a blood test that could detect autism in babies

AAP - 17-03-2017

Researchers in New York say 96 per cent of children on the autism spectrum would be picked up through a new early detection blood test. Scientists

 
Research found that kids with ADHD have smaller brain regions

AAP - 17-02-2017

New research has found that kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have several brain regions that are slightly smaller than usual.

 
Mussel extract from New Zealand could help kids with ADHD

AAP - 16-02-2017

An extract from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel could help kids struggling with ADHD and learning problems. Use a little mussel if your kids

 
Boys are more prone to autism than girls

AAP - 09-02-2017

Boys are more prone to autism than girls, and scientists have found that "typically male" brain structures are linked to a higher risk of the disorder.

 
Study shows birth date linked to ADHD diagnosis

AAP - 23-01-2017

The validity of ADHD diagnosis in Australia is again being questioned with a WA study showing the youngest children are more likely to be receiving medication.

 
Link between Vit D deficiency in pregnancy and autism

AAP - 14-12-2016

Australian researchers have found pregnant women with low vitamin D levels at 20 weeks' gestation are more likely to have a child with autistic traits.

 
New Autism program launched by Torrens University Australia as prevalence of autism increases

HealthTimes - 30-11-2016

-Graduate Certificate takes first person approach to supporting children with autism in the classroom- In response to increasing prevalence

 
Early intervention aimed at helping parents communicate with their autistic child

AAP - 26-10-2016

For the first time, researchers in the UK have shown that early parent-focused autism intervention has long-term benefits. Early intervention

 
New classes with specialist learning programs for WA kids with autism

AAP - 25-07-2016

Worrying rises in autism rates among children have prompted the WA government to commit $46 million to the condition and other disabilities.

 

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