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Autism should be approached as a chronic health condition, scientists recommend
Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions and an increased use of health care services. In the most recent study on this problem a group of researcher analysed medical records of Kaiser Permanente Northern California members who were 14 to 25…
Combined nutritional & dietary intervention effective at improving autism symptoms, study finds
Latest Research Supports Combined Nutritional & Dietary Therapy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder April 2018 Results of latest 12month scientific study led by Prof Adams of Arizona State University suggest that a comprehensive nutritional protocol is both safe and effective at improving nutritional status, intellectual ability and autism symptoms…
April is Autism Action Month: 12-month autism research recap
We chose to call April Autism Action month, in large part because we believe there is plenty of general awareness already. Given the skyrocketing rates, it’s difficult to find an adult who doesn’t know a child with autism. However, there could and most certainly ought to be vast improvements when…
CALL TO ACTION: MENDIP HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME ABUSE SCANDAL
Dear friends and members, You are probably by now familiar with the latest UK residential care home scandal that has come to light over the last few days. The cruel and degrading treatment of vulnerable people with autism at the Mendip House is all the more shocking because the care…
Treating Autism statement re Mendip House scandal, NAS-run care home for adults with severe autism
Our charity is deeply concerned and saddened at the suffering endured by individuals with autism at Mendip House care home, as detailed in the recently published report from the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board. The harrowing report should be mandatory reading for anyone who cares for or earns a living caring…
Identifying health problems in autism 1 December, London. CPD educational event for parents and professionals.
Due to a huge demand this event has been moved to a large conference room, and additional tickets have been released – please follow the link at the bottom of this page to book your ticket/s. A half-day event exploring the role of the immune system and mast cells in…
Autism Research Should Be Financed Like Venture Capital
“Beyond the personal toll, the economic costs of autism in the U.S. have been estimated at between $300 billion and $500 billion a year. Our lack of answers has a high price tag.” A Wall Street Journal Article discussing the past, present and future of autism research funding, and sharing…
London Support Group Meeting 18 October
An osteopathic approach to gastrointestinal symptoms in autism: Visceral osteopathy for children and adults with autism suffering from gastrointestinal dysfunction Dr Ioná Bramati-Castellarin Ph.D, B.Sc.(Hons) Ost Med D.O, N.D. Dr Bramati graduated from the British College of Osteopathy in 2001 has been practicing visceral osteopathy at IBCcare for the past 16 years. She…
TA Clinical & Research newsletter for professionals – Issue 2 out!
We are delighted to announce that our TA iNFORM Issue 2 Professionals Newsletter covering the very latest developments in autism research and clinical practice is now out. The newsletter is aimed at healthcare professionals but parents too can benefit from the information. The newsletter includes articles on very latest development in…
Century-old drug offers new hope for autism treatment
Groundbreaking research has identified a potential new treatment for the core symptoms of autism. Results released today from an N of One: Autism Research Foundation supported small clinical trial in boys with autism may represent one of the most dramatic advances in autism yet. The findings offer both a new…