Nationwide protests over police accountability and racial justice have reenergized longstanding efforts to fundamentally change how police departments respond to someone in a mental health emergency. Many are calling for removing or dramatically reducing law enforcement’s role in responding to those crisis calls unless absolutely necessary. Since 2015, nearly a quarter of all people killed by police officers in America have […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo Common Councilmember is calling for collaboration to address mental health and drug abuse disorders following a recent police shooting. Buffalo Common Councilmember Christopher P. Scanlon filed a resolution Friday which directs council staff to create a detailed list of agencies and nonprofits in Erie County that address mental health, substance […]
News9 new results for autism Fever during pregnancy, diabetes and obesity may raise autism riskUSA TodayBy Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Having the flu during pregnancy isn’t associated with a heightened risk of autism or developmental delay in children, although having a fever during pregnancy might be. By Getty Images Recent research has found that the …See all stories on this topic »USA […]
Autism / Spectrum Disorders In the Spotlight | More Topics | from Lisa Jo Rudy This week, yet again, the question of whether autism can be or is caused by vaccines is big news. A major article in Newsweek argues against a connection; a media blitz including a full-page ad in USA Today “breaks” news that the Vaccine Court […]
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autismDaily update ⋅ March 18, 2017 NEWS Experimental autism blood test for children looks promisingCBS News“The test was able to predict autism, regardless of where on the spectrum an individual was,” said study co-author Juergen Hahn, referring to varying …Experimental blood test could speed autism diagnosis, study claims – Fox NewsAutism Blood Test Incorporates Big Data Techniques – Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology NewsGrandparents ‘may be first to spot autism in […]
Google News Alert for: autism Strides for Autism in Myrtle BeachWPDE – Myrtle Beach,SC,USABy Graeme Moore Saturday, The South Carolina Autism Society held activities at Grand Park in market common in Myrtle Beach to raise awareness and money for …See all stories on this topic Autism 5K Run/Walk Raises More Money than ExpectedWFMY News 2 – Greensboro,NC,USAGreensboro, NC – The Autism Society of North […]
