Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

thought this would be the perfect time to share some information about autism since April is Autism Awareness Month.

A report from the Centers for Disease Control in December of 2009 found that one in 110 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society of America (ASA) describes autism as a “national health crisis” that frequently is under diagnosed.

A report from the Centers for Disease Control in December of 2009 found that one in 110 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society of America (ASA) describes autism as a “national health crisis” that frequently is under diagnosed.

Monday saw thousands of businesses and organizations locally and worldwide show off their blue side for a universal cause, which recent numbers have shown is a growing concern.

A local business is offering its services to children with autism and is working with an area organization to bring awareness to the condition.

For the past year and a half, Garrett Porterfield has been taking Pilates once a week to help with his posture and to strengthen weak ankles.

Curtis and Gabi Bryan sat in their backyard one afternoon with their three kids and a charming Golden Retriever named Becker.

Colt Sample, a student at Kyrene Altadeña Middle School, recently built a sensory room to help students with Autism or on the spectrum.

For the past week, students at Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School in Ahwatukee Foothills have been learning about autism and bringing in spare pennies to raise funds for the upcoming Autism Speaks walk.

Many children today are being diagnosis with attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger's and autism. We sometimes focus on the behavior, but never really understand what causes the behavior.

Many children today are being diagnosis with attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger's and autism. We sometimes focus on the behavior, but never really understand what causes the behavior.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), one of the world's largest autism treatment centers using state-of-the art therapy, announces its CARD Arizona office is now offering free specialized outpatient services for children with challenging behaviors. This service is made possible through CARD's First Things First grant awarded by the state of Arizona and is open to all families regardless of whether or not their child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Intervention includes one-to-one in-home therapy, as well as parent training classes. It is open to families in Arizona.

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