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Autism Activists Defend Embattled Dr. Wakefield

Despite a new report that a 1998 study linking childhood vaccines to autism was based on "bogus data," many autism activists are standing by their man -- the disgraced doctor who led the research. Andrew Wakefield, a British doctor, and his colleagues scared parents worldwide and spurred an anti-vaccine backlash in a...

Dr. Andrew Wakefield Falsified Study Linking Vaccines to Autism, Journal Says

An editorial in the British Medical Journal puts forth evidence that a now-discredited study linking autism and common childhood vaccines relied on falsified evidence to make its central claim. "Clear evidence of falsification of data should now close the door on this damaging vaccine scare," the editors of the journal...

FDA: Popular Autism Treatment 'Dangerous and Illegal'

(Oct. 15) -- Those desperate to treat chronic health conditions, including autism and heart disease, can buy chelation products online with a few clicks of the mouse. But that might be changing, now that the Food and Drug Administration is launching a crackdown on the popular treatment, which the agency alleges is...

New Report Debunks Link Between Vaccines, Autism

(Sept. 13) -- The mercury-based preservative that was a mainstay ingredient in several key vaccines does not contribute to the development of autism among children, according to a report released today. A government-funded study on thimerosal is the latest in a series of research efforts to debunk the idea that childhood...

Surprise Emmy Darling Temple Grandin's 3 Greatest Hits

(Aug. 30) -- One of the biggest surprises during of Sunday's Emmy Awards ceremony was the success of HBO's five-award-winning "Temple Grandin," based on the true story of the longtime animal rights and autism advocate. Although many people might be more familiar with Claire Daines* -- the "My So-Called Life" actress who...

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Fever During Pregnancy May Cause Rise in Austim Risk

Catching a cold -- or even the flu -- when you're pregnant is no big deal, but new research says running a fever could cause an increased risk of developmental issues, including autism, in kids.

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Brain Scans May Be Diagnostic Tool for Autism, Study Says

Given the choice, it's likely most parents would choose to subject their child to one 10-minute MRI scan in lieu of days of diagnostic interviews and clinical observation, when trying to diagnose a developmental condition such as autism.

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03/10/11 Autism Science Foundation announces IMFAR stakeholder... Source: Left Brain/Right Brain (March 10, 2011âNew York, NY)âThe Autism Science Foundation, a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its IMFAR Stakeholder Travel grants.

Background on autism research

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), established in 1967 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., is a San Diego, California, based nonprofit that serves primarily as a resource for information on autism and autism spectrum disorders.

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