Tag Archives: autism

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    Heartwarmer: The waitress, the autistic girl and the broken cheeseburger

    Restaurant employees went above and beyond the call of duty to be sure a special customer got the great service she deserved.

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    CDC says there are more autistic children than previously thought

    The number of children with autism is “significantly” higher than previously thought, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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    New autism project in Iowa

    The new Children’s Autism Project at The Homestead in Altoona, Iowa offers intensive one-on-one instruction using a therapy called applied…

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    Obesity during pregnancy can cause autism

    Researchers at the UC Davis Mind Institute found that obese mothers were 67% more likely to have a child with autism.