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The hidden danger of suicide in autism | Spectrum | Circa August 8, 2018
Many people with autism entertain thoughts of suicide and yet show few obvious signs of their distress. Some scientists are identifying risks — and solutions — unique to autistic individuals. Nearly every Sunday since he was 7, Connor McIlwain had panicked about going to school the following day. The noise of barking dogs or crying…
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Archived | Autism Society of America: Resources for Gulf Coast Families Affected by Autism | Circa September 11, 2008
Autism Society of America asanet@autism-society.org via bounce.convio.net Thu, Sep 11, 2008, 2:48 PM to genevieve If you are unable to view the message below, please go to http://www.autism-society.org/site/MessageViewer/. IN THIS ISSUEASA News >>Advocacy >>Research >>Education >>Conferences >>Resources >>PROUD SPONSOR PROUD SPONSOR Update email preferences | Forward to a friendNEWS Resources for Gulf Coast Families Affected by Autism ASA stands ready to assist families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders in finding…
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Archived: Celebs, stop taking poisonous shots at vaccines | Circa Sept 2008
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 SALLY C. PIPESEARLIER THIS MONTH, RESEARCHERS AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CONCLUDED THAT THE MEASLES-MUMPS-RUBELLA VACCINE DOESN’T RAISE A CHILD’S RISK FOR AUTISM. IT WAS THE MOST RIGOROUS LOOK AT THE ISSUE TO DATE. SINCE 1998, MORE THAN 20 SCIENTIFIC STUDIES HAVE REACHED THE SAME CONCLUSION. Earlier this month, researchers at Columbia University concluded that…
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