Archive for the 'Autism Research' Category
The Autism Research Institute
, 05 14th, 2013
The Autism Research Institute was founded by Dr. Bernard Rimland in 1967 as a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing information regarding autism and autism spectrum disorders to the public. Rimland was a research psychologist who had written a number of books related to autism and was the first to challenge the initial prevailing theory that autism was caused by unloving mothers.
Rimland founded the Autism Research Institute in order to promote applied behavior analysis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The organization currently continues to seek out autism treatments through scientific research and collaborations with other organizations regarding causes and treatments of autism.
Articles On Autism About Valproate
, 05 02nd, 2013
Though it is generally accepted by medical professionals that vaccines have nothing to do with autism, this does not mean that there are no other external factors that may lead to risks in causing autism spectrum disorders. There are always new studies being done and a great deal of autism research is constantly being done to figure out some of the potential causes of autism.
Some recent articles on autism, for instance, have suggested that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during their pregnancy are three times as likely to have a child born with an autism spectrum disorder. New studies have represented some very strong evidence that suggests that there is a connection between valproate and autism.
Too Much Sushi Can Lead To Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
, 04 25th, 2013
There are a number of fish that are used in sushi that have been sometimes known to contain high levels of mercury, such as bluefin tuna, mackerel, swordfish, sea bass, and yellowtail. While other fish can also contain mercury depending on the water they come from, these are among the fish that often can be the worst carriers of mercury.
While small amounts of mercury likely won’t cause any problems, eating sushi five or six times a week might lead to you showing signs of mercury poisoning symptoms. This is not a hypothetical situation, as there have absolutely been cases of those who eat a large amount of sushi in a week getting mercury poisoning, including actor Jeremy Piven.
The Best Treatment For Autism?
, 04 11th, 2013
Unfortunately, there is no simple pill or medication that can cure the effects of an autism spectrum disorder. However, there are a number of different ways to alleviate the symptoms of many autism spectrum disorders, which can generally help even better the earlier that autism is detected. Many developments have been made over the years and autism research is always evolving.
The best treatment for autism, as generally believed by experts, is through therapies related to speech, behavior, social and motor skills, that begin as early as possible for a child with an autism spectrum disorder. Allowing a child to go through therapy to help him or her can lead to more easily handling the issues that autism can cause for a child.
Mercury Poisoning Outbreaks In History
, 04 04th, 2013
The cause of mercury poisoning is known to be the ingestion, inhalation, or general skin contact with any form of mercury. This is known to happen when there are accidental industrial releases into the environment of mercury. This is something that has happened before and it has resulted in many fatalities, making it a very serious potential problem.
One well-known case of mass mercury poisoning was in the contamination of Minamata Bay in Japan. Between 1955 to 1960, there were over 2,200 people diagnosed and over 1,700 deaths occurring that were eventually attributed to mercury poisoning. This is evidence that mercury poisoning is extremely dangerous and needs to be treated as soon as possible.
The Birth Defects Mercury Poisoning Can Cause
, 03 05th, 2013
Though mercury poisoning can cause a host of problems and disorders in adults, it is young and unborn children that are apt to suffer the most from mercury poisoning; unborn children can be affected by mercury poisoning through exposure to the mother. Mercury can be breathed in or eaten, which can lead to a large assortment of issues in life when too much is ingested.
Since children are so susceptible to mercury poisoning, there are a number of disorders and defects that can occur at birth to those affected by mercury. Some of the birth defects mercury poisoning can cause include blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy, or other serious developmental disorders. Because of this, mercury poisoning is something that cannot be taken lightly.
Parental Causes Of Autism
, 02 28th, 2013
Generally, it is believed by scientists that autism is more likely caused by prenatal factors; comparatively, it is very controversial and unproven that any postnatal factors result in autism. For instance, diabetes in the mother during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk factor for autism.
Other factors that have been associated as causes of autism or, at the very least, factors that might contribute towards a child being born with autism include advanced age of the mother or father, certain environmental agents that can cause birth defects, as well as exposure to certain infections. Thus far, there have been no studies that have confirmed that there are any postnatal contributors to autism.
A Life Dedicated To Autism Research
, 02 21st, 2013
I know a lot of successful people. Most of them I’ve known since I was a child. A few of my friends grew up to be lawyers, doctors, and scientists. We still keep in touch and occasionally get together for a meal or some drinks. I enjoy our time together because we talk about what we are currently doing and I realized that we are all trying to change the world for the better.
My friend is a scientist who specializes in autism. He does lots of autism research in hopes that he can pinpoint a sure-fire cure. I am proud of him for dedicating his life to such a noble cause. With more funding for his research, I seriously think he would be able to find some sort of cure for autism. He has always been the smartest and most determined out of all of us. That is why I expect such big things out of him. I know a few people with autism and I would imagine how their lives would be positively impacted if and when a cure will be found.
From Articles On Autism To Planning Fundraisers
, 02 12th, 2013
My aunt has dedicated her life to a good and noble cause. Her son was diagnosed with autism and she has been nothing but supportive ever since. She’s not one to back away from any challenges so it didn’t surprise anybody that she wanted to become a well-known speaker on behalf of autism.
My aunt started her quest writing articles on autism. She researched the causes, the treatments, and the symptoms of autism and wrote weekly articles on her findings and posted it on her own website dedicated to autism. She has a working relationship with many doctors and scientists in the field and often uses them as a resource for information and credibility. She coordinated a few fundraisers which raised a lot of money towards autism research and is now regarded highly in the autism community. She still finds time to be with her son as much as she can and is an active participant in his treatment. We are all so proud of her and were expecting that she would have accomplished everything she set out to.
The Autism Research Institute
, 12 06th, 2012
The Autism Research Institute is a group that funds research studies related to autism. They openly recognize that the rates of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in children is beginning to reach epidemic proportions and the causes are still unknown. However, one of the group’s goals is to defeat the misinformation that autism is something that cannot be treated.
The Autism Research Institute has a simple motto: autism is treatable. Through much autism research that the group has funded, they have helped to compile many ways that autism can be treated as well as operating as a support network for parents who have autistic children.