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Actualités francophones : Premier défi voile sur le lac pour six jeunes autistes Une entreprise de Ris commercialise le concept Snoezelen Enfants autistes : 5 places de plus au Sessad brévinois Bientôt un foyer d’accueil réservé aux enfants autistes A Athis, une nouvelle unité d’intégration au collège Mozart Bâle: perturbations neuronales liées à l'autisme réversibles Autisme : le combat d'une mère en colère Autisme : un festival vendredi pour une cause à (re)découvrir Un festival autour de l’autisme Élèves handicapés : rentrée mal anticipée Vers une politique nationale de l’autisme Depuis 25 ans au service de l'autisme Espoir pour les malades La vitamine B9 réduit le risque d'autisme Actualités scientifiques internationales : Predicting the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder using gene pathway analysis. Molecular Psychiatry Altered serotonin, dopamine and norepinepherine levels in 15q duplication and angelman syndrome mouse models. Plos One A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Trial of Ginkgo biloba Added to Risperidone in Patients with Autistic Disorders. Child Psychiatry and Human Development Prenatal and Postnatal Epigenetic Programming: Implications for GI, Immune, and Neuronal Function in Autism. Autism Research and Treatment ADHD and autism: differential diagnosis or overlapping traits? A selective review. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders Page 1 © 2012 Factiva, Inc. Tous droits réservés. 11 - 17 septembre 2012

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Actualités francophones :

• Premier défi voile sur le lac pour six jeunes autistes

• Une entreprise de Ris commercialise le concept Snoezelen

• Enfants autistes : 5 places de plus au Sessad brévinois

• Bientôt un foyer d’accueil réservé aux enfants autistes

• A Athis, une nouvelle unité d’intégration au collège Mozart

• Bâle: perturbations neuronales liées à l'autisme réversibles

• Autisme : le combat d'une mère en colère

• Autisme : un festival vendredi pour une cause à (re)découvrir

• Un festival autour de l’autisme

• Élèves handicapés : rentrée mal anticipée

• Vers une politique nationale de l’autisme

• Depuis 25 ans au service de l'autisme

• Espoir pour les malades

• La vitamine B9 réduit le risque d'autisme

Actualités scientifiques internationales :

• Predicting the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder using gene pathway analysis.

Molecular Psychiatry

• Altered serotonin, dopamine and norepinepherine levels in 15q duplication and angelman

syndrome mouse models. Plos One

• A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Trial of Ginkgo biloba Added to Risperidone in Patients

with Autistic Disorders. Child Psychiatry and Human Development

• Prenatal and Postnatal Epigenetic Programming: Implications for GI, Immune, and Neuronal

Function in Autism. Autism Research and Treatment

• ADHD and autism: differential diagnosis or overlapping traits? A selective review. Attention

Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

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• HLA Immune Function Genes in Autism. Autism Research and Treatment

• Intracellular and extracellular redox status and free radical generation in primary immune

cells from children with autism. Autism Research and Treatment

• Experiences of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Research and

Treatment

• Looking through the Same Eyes? Do Teachers' Participation Ratings Match with Ratings of

Students with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Mainstream Schools? Autism Research and

Treatment

• Living the categorical imperative: autistic perspectives on lying and truth telling-between

Kant and care ethics. Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy

• The rubber hand illusion in children with autism spectrum disorders: delayed influence of

combined tactile and visual input on proprioception. Autism

• Translation and validation of the developmental, dimensional and diagnostic interview (3Di)

for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in Thai children. Autism

• Motor anticipation failure in infants with autism: a retrospective analysis of feeding

situations. Autism

• Motor impairment in sibling pairs concordant and discordant for autism spectrum disorders.

Autism

• Is autism a member of a family of diseases resulting from genetic/cultural mismatches?

Implications for treatment and prevention. Autism Research and Treatment

• Social Competence Intervention for Parents (SCI-P): Comparing Outcomes for a Parent

Education Program Targeting Adolescents with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment

• Mood disorders in mothers of children on the autism spectrum are associated with higher

functioning autism. Autism Research and Treatment

• Meta-analysis of studies incorporating the interests of young children with autism spectrum

disorders into early intervention practices. Autism Research and Treatment

• Should we welcome a cure for autism? A survey of the arguments. Medicine, Health Care,

and Philosophy

• Toddler autism screening questionnaire: Development and potential clinical validity. Autism

• Object interest in autism spectrum disorder: A treatment comparison. Autism

• A continuous false belief task reveals egocentric biases in children and adolescents with

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Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism

• Brain region-specific glutathione redox imbalance in autism. Neurochemical Research

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Geneve

Premier défi voile sur le lac pour six jeunes autistes

 Isabel Jan-Hess

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La main tremblante, elle pose le pied sur le pont. Les yeux de Yuï, 12 ans, expriment à la fois

l’appréhension et le bonheur qui se mêlent dans le cœur de cette jeune autiste. Lundi, c’est à bord d’un

voilier encore plus grand qu’elle démarrera le Défi voile du Léman. Cinq jours durant lesquels la jeune fille

et cinq de ses copains de La Petite Arche navigueront au gré du petit vent lémanique.

Hier matin, Yuï était accompagnée de David et Julien, tous deux âgés de 14 ans. Attaché à la ceinture,

Julien gesticule sur le pont avant du bateau. «Il s’impatiente, il aimerait partir, explique Anne, son

éducatrice, qui met à disposition ce voilier familial, amarré à la Nautique. Il adore naviguer. Ça l’apaise,

comme la plupart de ces enfants différents. Le bateau a un effet rassurant et contenant. »

Sur le quai, David hésite encore à monter. Mais en fier matelot, il se lance et monte à bord le pied sûr.

«C’est un très bon exercice de motricité, précise Yannick, éducateur et moniteur de voile. L’équilibre n’est

pas le même sur un sol qui bouge. C’est une sensation très étrange au début. » Après quelques

préparatifs, l’équipage largue les amarres et est tiré par un petit remorqueur. «Il y a peu de vent, il nous

amène au large et on naviguera ce matin vers la Belotte ou Genthod. » Les enfants regardent le rivage

s’éloigner, sourire aux lèvres. David tient la barre pendant que Yannick hisse la voile. Un petit tour avant

un pique-nique au large. De quoi ravir ces apprentis matelots.

Depuis plusieurs années déjà, la navigation est au programme des activités de La Petite Arche, institution

de la Fondation Ensemble. Un autre équipage participant sera composé d’adultes du foyer L’Essarde,

dont la déficience intellectuelle permet l’aventure. Au total, douze voiliers habitables de 40 pieds seront

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au départ lundi, ainsi que quatre bateaux d’encadrement et deux goélettes.

Ce premier Défi voile du Léman, qui partira le 17 de Port Choiseul, à Versoix, est organisé par la

Fondation Ensemble et l’Association des paralysés de France, qui propose chaque année déjà un défi

identique en Bretagne. Une sorte de rallye sur l’eau, menant les équipages à la découverte du Léman en

cinq étapes. Jeudi 20, une grande soirée aura lieu au port de Nernier, base, avec la Nautique, des

entraînements hebdomadaires.

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Après des mois de préparation sur le Léman, David, Julien et Yuï vont passer une semaine à bord d’un

voilier

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Essonne

Une entreprise de Ris commercial ise le concept

Clément Chaillou

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12 septembre 2012

Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui en France

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Renouer le contact par l’éveil des sens et la relaxation. C’est ce que propose depuis 2007 Pétrarque, une

entreprise de Ris-Orangis, aux personnes atteintes de troubles psychologiques tels que l’autisme ou la

maladie d’Alzheimer. Et ce à l’aide d’un outil original : la salle multisensorielle Snoezelen.

Inspiré d’un concept néerlandais né dans les années 1970, l’espace permet de rétablir des liens avec les

patients souffrant d’un déficit de communication en faisant appel à la mémoire émotionnelle. La méthode

peut également être adaptée aux crèches (lire ci-dessus). Fibre optique, lit à eau vibratoire, petite

musique et colonnes à bulles, l’ambiance qui se dégage de la pièce est très particulière. « Le but de

l’approche Snoezelen, c’est que la personne puisse lâcher prise pour ensuite l’éveiller sensoriellement »,

explique Patrice d’Arfeuille, directeur de Pétrarque. Selon le public visé, une salle Snoezelen peut être

très différente d’une autre. Mais le résultat, lui, est presque toujours au rendez-vous. « Certaines séances

sont très émouvantes, poursuit Patrice d’Arfeuille. Ici, le résidant retrouve une certaine liberté, qu’il n’a

pas forcément le reste du temps, et finit par se lâcher. » Un facteur que les établissements médicalisés et

autres maisons de retraites ont bien intégré. Principaux clients de la société, ils n’hésitent plus à se lancer

dans ce genre d’investissements (de 8000 à 20000 €). « Nous avons installé un espace Snoezelen dans

notre centre il y a deux ans sur les conseils de notre psychomotricienne, se souvient Murielle

Goudeseune, directrice d’un établissement pour personnes âgées dépendantes à Marcoussis. Le salon

se trouve dans l’espace Alzheimer, mais tout le monde peut en profiter. Ça calme beaucoup certains

résidants, qui font parfois des crises. Aujourd’hui, c’est un outil qui nous est très utile, presque

indispensable. »

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Pays de Retz en bref

Enfants autistes : 5 places de plus au Sessad brévinois

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En mai dernier, des parents d'enfants autistes créaient le Collectif pour les enfants autistes de l'Estuaire.

Ils étaient en attente de place au Sessad « autisme » de Saint-Brevin-les-Pins ou souhaitaient que le

temps d'intervention du Sessad auprès de leur enfant augmente. Le Service d'éducation spéciale et de

soins à domicile (Sessad) autisme, dépendant de l'IME de Mindin, est un service public de soins qui

intervient sur les lieux de vie de l'enfant, de 0 à 20 ans, dans un rayon de 30 minutes autour de Saint-

Brevin, actuellement à raison de moins de trois heures par semaine. « La seule structure publique du

département à employer les méthodes comportementales éducatives », explique le collectif.

Suite à leurs actions, l'Agence régionale de santé (ARS) a décidé d'augmenter la capacité du Sessad de

5 places supplémentaires, ce qui la porte à 15 places au total. « Une première avancée pour la prise en

charge des enfants sur liste d'attente », souligne le collectif, qui continuera de se battre pour « augmenter

le temps de prise en charge des enfants par le Sessad et pour que chaque famille en attente de place

puisse espérer avoir une prise en charge dans des délais raisonnables. »

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Essonne

Bientôt un foyer d’accueil réservé aux enfants autistes

l.d.

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draveil

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Un pas en avant de plus dans la prise en charge de l’autisme en Essonne. A Draveil, un foyer d’accueil

de quarante places réservées aux enfants touchés par ce trouble du développement verra bientôt le jour.

Marie-Arlette Carlotti, ministre déléguée chargée des Personnes handicapées et de la Lutte contre

l’exclusion, vient d’apporter son soutien au projet en accordant un financement exceptionnel de 1 M€.

« Le projet est accepté et financé par le gouvernement, c’est un très bon point de départ, se félicite

Thierry Mandon, député PS de la 9e circonscription de l’Essonne. Il faut se féliciter de la création d’une

telle structure dans le département, qui affichait jusqu’alors un vrai déficit dans la prise en charge

d’enfants autistes. » Le député-maire de Ris-Orangis avait participé, en juillet, à plusieurs réunions de

travail avec Marie-Arlette Carlotti concernant la création de ce foyer d’accueil médicalisé. L’annonce du

feu vert donné au lancement du projet intervient alors que le conseil général accueille aujourd’hui une

conférence sur l’autisme. Elle mobilisera notamment le centre de ressources autisme Ile-de-France

(Craif) et la maison départementale des personnes handicapées (MDPHE).

« Ce projet de foyer s’inscrit pleinement dans le programme national de création de places en

établissements et de services médico-sociaux », se félicite dans un communiqué Jérôme Guedj, le

président (PS) du conseil général de l’Essonne. « Cette décision permettra par ailleurs d’accompagner la

mutation du site hospitalier Joffre-Dupuytren. »

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Un sujet sur lequel Georges Tron, maire (UMP) de Draveil, se dit très attentif. « Ce foyer, dont j’ai porté

l’idée par le passé, fait partie du projet de substitution du bâtiment Castor de l’hôpital Dupuytren depuis

l’abandon des 240 lits de soins longue durée jugés trop onéreux. C’est une excellente chose que son

élaboration se confirme, mais j’attends des garanties sur le maintien des emplois au sein de cet hôpital. »

En juillet, les élus locaux avaient déjà œuvré en faveur des personnes touchées par l’autisme en lançant

aux Molières la construction d’un foyer d’accueil médicalisé pour la prise en charge d’adultes.

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A Athis, une nouvelle unité d’intégrat ion au collège Mozart

M.K.

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Le collège Mozart à Athis-Mons accueille depuis cette rentrée une unité localisée pour l’inclusion scolaire

(Ulis) des enfants atteints d’autisme. « C’est un véritable projet d’établissement qui nous permet

d’envisager sereinement l’intégration des élèves », explique Nicole Dubois, principale de l’établissement.

Avec une capacité d’accueil de dix enfants, l’Ulis a ouvert la semaine dernière avec cinq élèves de niveau

6e et un de niveau 5e. Les six ados sont encadrés par une enseignante et un auxiliaire de vie scolaire

(AVS) dans une salle avant qu’un éducateur spécialisé ne vienne renforcer le dispositif. Les enfants, qui

continuent de bénéficier de soins à l’extérieur du collège, ne sont pas complètement intégrés aux cours

généraux. Leurs emplois du temps sont adaptés selon leurs profils et leurs besoins. « Nous allons

identifier, pour chaque enfant, un objectif pédagogique particulier », assure la principale.

C’est la deuxième classe adaptée aux autistes qui ouvre dans un collège de l’Essonne, la première

ayant été créée au collège Charles-Péguy de Palaiseau. Cinquante-trois enfants dits aux « troubles

envahissants du développement » sont scolarisés dans les établissements du département au sein

des Ulis pour les collèges et des classes d’inclusion scolaire (Clis) pour l’élémentaire.

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Bâle: perturbations neuronales liées à l 'autisme réversibles

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Des chercheurs bâlois ont démontré sur des souris que certaines perturbations des circuits neuronaux

consécutives à l'autisme sont réversibles. Ces travaux, considérés comme un pas important vers un

traitement médicamenteux, sont publiés dans la revue "Science".

Les autistes souffrent de troubles profonds de développement du cerveau survenant dès la prime

enfance. On estime que 1% environ des enfants développent des troubles de type autistique, a indiqué

l'Université de Bâle dans un communiqué.

Un facteur de risque central réside dans des mutations de plus d'une centaine de gènes, notamment celui

codant la protéine neuroligine-3, qui contribue à la formation des synapses, les points de contact entre les

neurones. Les souris chez lesquelles ce gène manque développent des comportements reflétant les

principaux aspects de l'autisme.

Effets réversibles

Les équipes des professeurs Peter Scheiffele et Kaspar Vogt, du Biozentrum de l'Université de Bâle, sont

parvenus à identifier chez ces rongeurs un défaut de la transmission synaptique des signaux qui perturbe

la fonction et la plasticité des circuits neuronaux.

Ils ont constaté que ces effets négatifs vont de pair avec une production accrue d'un récepteur neuronal

au glutamate qui module la transmission des signaux entre les neurones. Or un excès de ce récepteur

empêche l'adaptation de la transmission des signaux dans les processus d'apprentissage et perturbe à

long terme le développement et les fonctions du cerveau.

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Après avoir "réenclenché" le gène codant la neuroligine-3 chez les souris autistes, les scientifiques ont

constaté que les neurones réduisaient la production du récepteur au glutamate à un niveau normal et que

les défauts structurels typiques de l'autisme disparaissaient.

Point d'attaque

Ces récepteurs pourraient donc constituer un point d'attaque pharmacologique pour stopper le

développement de l'autisme, voire le rendre réversible, selon les chercheurs. Dans le cadre d'un projet

soutenu par l'Union européenne, les deux équipes bâloises travaillent actuellement déjà avec des

partenaires de l'industrie au développement de médicaments antagonistes de ce récepteur au glutamate.

Actuellement, l'autisme est incurable. Seuls les symptômes peuvent être atténués par des méthodes

pédagogiques et thérapeutiques.

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Nantes Métropole

Autisme : le combat d'une mère en colère

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Le divorce complique parfois la situation des parents d'enfants autistes. Autisme ensemble 44 les

soutient.

Témoignage

Bettina, 37 ans, maman de Efflamm, 10 ans, autiste, et de Konogan, 12 ans

« Je suis séparée depuis 2005, divorcée depuis 2009. À l'époque, j'habitais en Ille-et-Vilaine. Mon fils

Efflamm, autiste sévère, a été accueilli en hôpital de jour entre 2005 et 2009. Cette prise en charge n'est

pas adaptée pour lui. J'ai ensuite déménagé à Nantes. J'avais la garde de mon fils qui allait à l'école,

accompagné d'une assistante de vie scolaire. Il fréquentait le centre de loisirs. Il était bien intégré, il

faisait des progrès.

Contre toute attente, en décembre 2009, le papa a saisi le juge aux affaires familiales du tribunal de

grande instance de Rennes pour transférer la résidence des enfants à son domicile en Bretagne. Mesure

prise en dépit du jugement de juin 2009 du tribunal du contentieux de l'incapacité de Rennes décidant

qu'Efflamm devait être orienté en milieu scolaire ordinaire ! Cela a été extrêmement violent. Efflamm est

retourné à l'hôpital de jour au lieu de bénéficier d'une rééducation de type comportementaliste selon les

recommandations de la Haute autorité de santé. Je le vois un week-end sur deux et la moitié des

vacances scolaires... Il est séparé de son frère qui vit avec moi.

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Après plusieurs autres démarches, malgré les préconisations comportementalistes d'un expert de Brest,

j'ai déposé un recours devant la Cour nationale de l'incapacité et de la tarification de l'assurance des

accidents du travail. Efflamm a le droit à une éducation. Mais les années passent... Quel avenir aura

Efflamm ? Quelle place la société réserve à nos enfants autistes ? Je suis soutenue par d'autres

parents, qui vivent des situations similaires. Lorsqu'on n'est plus avec son conjoint, on peut avoir des

divergences sur la prise en charge de l'enfant. Voilà pourquoi nous avons créé l'association Autisme

Ensemble 44. »

Magali GRANDET.

Autisme ensemble 44, 2, route de Clisson, Nantes. tél. 06 04 09 26 45. Rencontre chaque premier jeudi

du mois au bar Le Pilori, place du Pilori, à Nantes. E-mail : [email protected]

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Champagnole-région

Autisme  : un festival vendredi pour une cause à (re)découvrir

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Un film, un one-man-show avec une star du café-théâtre, de la musique, l’association Autisme Jura

organise vendredi à l’Oppidum un festival qui s’annonce passionnant.

18 h 30

Introduction avec « toi et moi, on s’appelle par nos prénoms », un film de Marc Lavoine qui fait dialoguer

des personnalités avec les rédacteurs autistes du journal « Le Papotin ». Ces personnalités se nomment

Simone Veil, Marie-José Pérec, Fadela Amara, Ségolène Royal, Marie-George Buffet, Valérie Lemercier,

Justine Levy, Roselyne Bachelot, Rama Yade, Cécile Duflot, Mazarine Pingeot et Zazie. Marc Lavoine

fait le lien entre le monde des personnalités publiques et celui des personnes atteintes d’autisme et

raconte cette histoire… d’humanité ! Suivra un débat avec Driss El Kesri, rédacteur en chef du journal.

19 h 30

Exposition de photos, restauration et buvette animée par le trio Affaire Jazzée, spécialistes locaux de jazz

manouche (concert gratuit).

20 h 30

Laurent Savard présentera son spectacle « Le Bal des pompiers ». Humoriste rodé aux cafés-théâtres

parisiens qui aborde par l’humour le thème de la différence, celle de son fils Gabin, autiste et hyperactif

« son feu d’artifice permanent ». Mais aussi et surtout tous ceux qui croisent son chemin, pédiatre, psy,

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potes… tous différents à l’insu de leur plein gré ! Un spectacle salué unanimement par la critique pour son

humour résolument neuf, sa performance d’acteur, sa façon d’aborder le rire vis-à-vis du handicap, de la

différence.

22 h 30

Concert gratuit de « Léon et les Despérados », groupe créé pour un adolescent différent qui, à travers la

musique, se construit un monde à sa mesure. Et aujourd’hui, c’est un adulte qui vous propose de le

suivre dans la magie de son ressenti de la scène, du blues et du rock’n’roll.

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Champagnole

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Un festival autour de l’autisme

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Une soirée est programmée, vendredi, à l’Oppidum de Champagnole, avec un festival organisé par

l’association Autisme Jura. Un film d’abord, à 18 h 30, « Toi et moi, on s’appelle par nos prénoms », de

Marc Lavoine, en présence d’autistes qui réalisentle journal « Le Papotin » et interviewent des

personnalités de tous horizons. Un débat suivra avec le rédacteur en chef. Une exposition, un repas

(spécialités au foie gras)et un concert d’Affaire Jazzée suivront, avant le spectaclede Laurent Savard, à

20 h 30. Cet humoriste, réputé dans

l’univers des cafés-théâtres parisiens, a fait un spectacle de l’histoire de sa famille :

son fils Gabin est autiste

hyperactif. Pour clore la soirée, Léon et les Despérados, groupe formé autour d’un jeune autiste,

amoureux

du rock’n’roll.

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Nantes Métropole

Élèves handicapés : rentrée mal anticipée

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Encore des grains de sable dans l'accompagnement des handicapés à l'école. Certains n'ont pas eu

d'AVS à la rentrée.

Témoignage

François Fampou, père d'un enfant de 11 ans, handicapé.

« Mon fils est autiste, scolarisé en CM2 à l'école Sainte-Agnès. Depuis le début de sa scolarité, il a eu

un auxiliaire de vie scolaire. Sans elle, il est totalement démuni. Là, la rentrée a commencé depuis dix

jours et il n'a toujours pas d'AVS (N.D.L.R. : auxilliare de vie scolaire). En CP, il y avait eu un retard d'un

mois. Mais ça pouvait se comprendre, c'était le début du dispositif. Les autres années, il est aussi arrivé

qu'il y ait du retard, mais juste une ou deux journées.

En fin de semaine dernière, j'ai commencé à m'énerver. J'ai appelé plusieurs fois à l'Inspection

académique. Mon interlocuteur était soit en réunion, soit pas là. Mercredi, j'ai enfin eu quelqu'un à

l'Inspection. Et le professeur référent de l'école qui m'a assuré que mon fils aurait un auxiliaire lundi.

J'espère que la promesse sera tenue.

Je ne comprends pas pourquoi l'accompagnement des enfants handicapés n'est pas anticipé. Les

réunions avec l'équipe de l'école, la Maison départementale du handicap, l'Inspection académique ont eu

lieu dès avril-mai pour évaluer les besoins de l'enfant. Et fin juin-début juillet, la Maison départementale

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du handicap a délivré la notification des heures nécessaires : 15 h d'auxiliaire de vie scolaire. Alors

pourquoi, mon fils n'a personne le jour de la rentrée ?

Sa scolarité, c'est un miracle ! Un miracle qui se produit parce que l'équipe enseignante se mobilise.

Parce qu'un des parents réduit son temps de travail. Parce qu'il est accompagné d'un AVS. Mais le

miracle est fragile. Un retard et ça casse tout. Et si les parents n'osent pas rouspéter, ce retard peut se

transformer en absence.

Pas d'auxiliaire, et c'est un frein à une intégration qui s'amorce. Comme si on donnait un coup de

poignard dans ce processus. »

Yasmine TIGOÉ.

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suisse

Vers une polit ique nationale de l’aut isme

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Pour les parents de l’Association Autisme Suisse, c’est un premier pas important. Et une reconnaissance

officielle de leurs difficultés. A travers Claude Hêche, ils ont désormais un porte-voix sous la Coupole. A

travers un postulat, signé par près de la moitié des sénateurs, le conseiller aux Etats jurassien demande

à la Confédération un plan d’action au niveau national. Interview.

Quelles sont les lacunes dans la prise en charge de l’autisme?

Il n’y a pas de vue d’ensemble, que ce soit pour la détection, le diagnostic, la prise en charge ou le suivi

des personnes qui souffrent d’autisme. On disperse nos forces et nos recherches, alors qu’il y a une

telle attente de la part des parents, qui se sentent abandonnés. Alain Berset reconnaît que la situation

actuelle est insatisfaisante et qu’il faut faire un point au niveau national. Ça ne sert à rien que chaque

canton travaille dans son coin. Il faut que la Confédération coordonne l’action.

Vous dites que les parents se sentent abandonnés. Qu’est-ce qui ne fonctionne pas?

C’est un tout. Ce qui manque, en premier lieu, c’est la détection précoce des enfants autistes, c’est

d’ailleurs un gros débat. Et puis les moyens alloués pour la prise en charge sont nettement insuffisants.

La Suisse a un très gros retard sur une situation aussi grave.

Combien de personnes sont concernées en Suisse?

On n’a aucun recensement des personnes touchées par l’autisme. En faisant des comparaisons

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internationales, on peut estimer qu’il y a au moins 50000 personnes concernées par les troubles

autistiques

Qu’est-ce qui vous a motivé à vous intéresser à l’autisme?

Je suis très touché par la souffrance des parents d’autistes. A titre personnel, c’est le cri du cœur d’une

maman jurassienne qui m’a poussé à m’engager. Mais ce n’est pas un travail personnel. Ce postulat,

nous l’avons préparé ensemble avec les associations concernées. Judith Mayencourt

Le trouble concerne 50 000 personnes en Suisse. Claude Hêche demande à Berne de coordonner la

prise en charge

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Depuis 25 ans au service de l 'autisme

Correspondant

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17 septembre 2012

Midi Libre

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Le vendredi 7 septembre, La Pradelle, l'un des rares établissements français à permettre aux autistes de

travailler, fêtait ses 25 ans d'existence.Fondée par Françoise Gremy, aujourd'hui décédé, le centre, inclus

dans l'association Sésame Autisme Languedoc, accueille aujourd'hui une centaine de personnes et

propose selon, les possibilités et le handicap de chacun, divers ateliers et diverses formes

d'accompagnement.Dès la fin de la matinée, de nombreuses personnalités étaient présentes auprès

d'Hervé Bonin, directeur de La Pradelle, William Dumas, député de la 5e circonscription, Nelly Frontanau,

sa suppléante et conseillère régionale, Francis Maurin, conseiller général du canton de Saint-André-de-

Valborgne, Aline Combes, représentante de l'agence régionale de santé, Jean-Louis Vidal, président de

l'association sésame Autisme Languedoc, et les présidents de diverses associations.

Un des cinq établissements accueillant des autistes À leur côté, familles et amis des pensionnaires ainsi

que certains d'entre eux étaient rassemblés pour écouter les différents discours relatant l'historique de La

Pradelle et surtout mettant en évidence la nécessité et les résultats positifs de cet Ésat (Établissement

services d'aide par le travail).L'émotion fut à son comble lorsque le micro fut confié à quelques

pensionnaires qui ont raconté leur quotidien, leur travail, leur relation avec le personnel d'encadrement et

le bonheur de cette liberté et de cette dignité devenues réalité.Les productions du lieu ; jus de pommes

ou de poires, charcuterie et autres délices, furent servis lors de l'apéritif sous les ombrages.L'après-midi,

les portes se sont ouvertes et chacun a pu découvrir les ateliers et les divers produits fabriqués à La

Pradelle, sous l'œil fier et le sourire affiché par les autistes présents.

Aides de l'État en baisse Le soir, le repas a rassemblé près de 250 convives ; repas préparé par Les

disciples d'Escoffier, association pour la transmission et l'évolution de la cuisine.Il ne faut pas oublier qu'il

y a en France 1 400 Ésat et ces établissements permettent à 115 000 handicapés de travailler, sans ces

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établissements, ils n'auraient aucune place dans la société.Seulement cinq Ésat accueillent des

autistes, mais, hélas, les aides de l'État sont en inquiétante diminution et ces structures rencontrent de

plus en plus de difficultés. Elles pourraient un jour être menacées malgré le fait que, grâce à elles, le

soleil entre dans le cœur de nombreux autistes et dans celui de leurs proches.

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Suisse

Espoir pour les malades

Sipa/C.Z.

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17 septembre 2012

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UDes chercheurs bâlois ont remis en place, chez les souris, les déficiences neuronales qui seraient à

l’origine de l’autisme.

Les personnes autistes sont atteintes, dès leur prime enfance, de perturbations dans le développement

du cerveau. Des chercheurs du Biozentrum de l’Université de Bâle ont pu mettre en évidence sur des

souris un dysfonctionnement dans les connexions neuronales qui serait spécifique à cette maladie.

Selon les résultats publiés dans la revueScience, ils sont également parvenus à remettre en bon état de

marche la fonction déficiente constatée.

Selon les chercheurs, il est très important d’avoir pu mettre en évidence que les perturbations neuronales

sont réversibles. Il s’agit d’un pas important en direction d’une thérapie de l’autisme avec des

médicaments – que ce soit pour stopper le développement de la perturbation, voire pour l’inverser.

Actuellement, seules les manifestations de la maladie peuvent être traitées par des mesures

pédagogiques.

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Votre Vie

La vitamine B9 réduit le risque d'autisme

RICHARD BÉLIVEAU

675 mots

17 septembre 2012

Le Journal de Montréal

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La prise d'acide folique pendant la grossesse est très importante pour le développement neurologique du

futur enfant. Une étude récente suggère que cette vitamine pourrait aussi diminuer le risque d'autisme.

On estime que 1 enfant sur 150 souffre de troubles envahissants du développement (TED), le plus connu

de ces troubles étant l'autisme.

TED

Cette affection, qui se manifeste généralement vers l'âge de 18 ou 24 mois, touche principalement les

garçons (4 à 5 fois plus que les filles) et perturbe en profondeur le développement et le fonctionnement

de l'enfant. Les symptômes autistiques peuvent varier considérablement d'un enfant à l'autre, mais ils se

caractérisent globalement par des problèmes de communication, par des interactions sociales

déficientes, ainsi que des intérêts et comportements restreints ou répétitifs.

UN TROUBLE COMPLEXE

L'autisme est un trouble complexe dont les causes demeurent mal comprises. Une composante

génétique héréditaire est clairement établie puisque les jumeaux identiques sont simultanément touchés

par ce trouble, et que les frères et soeurs d'un autiste sont également plus à risque. Les travaux réalisés

jusqu'à présent suggèrent que des mutations dans certains gènes responsables de la communication

entre les neurones au niveau des synapses peuvent participer au développement de l'autisme.

L'influence exacte de ces gènes demeure cependant difficile à établir étant donné que jusqu'à 1000

gènes distincts pourraient être impliqués, interagissant entre eux sous l'influence de différents facteurs du

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mode de vie pour favoriser le développement de ce trouble. De plus, certains gènes soupçonnés de

causer l'autisme apparaissent fréquemment en absence de gènes parentaux défectueux, suggérant que

l'altération de ces gènes s'est produite lors du développement de l'enfant. L'autisme est donc une

maladie complexe, dont le développement peut être influencé par une panoplie de facteurs.

INFLUENCE IN UTERO

On soupçonne depuis plusieurs années que l'autisme se développe très tôt, possiblement lors de la

formation du système nerveux au cours du premier mois de grossesse. Il est donc possible que certains

facteurs reconnus pour influer sur le développement neurologique de l'enfant puissent également exercer

un impact positif sur le risque d'autisme.

L'acide folique (vitamine B9), présent en grandes quantités dans les légumes verts, est essentiel à la

croissance des neurones et au développement du système nerveux. Comme l'apport de cette vitamine

est souvent trop faible dans l'alimentation moderne, on conseille aux femmes enceintes de prendre des

suppléments d'acide folique pour réduire le risque de malformations du tube neural comme

l'anencéphalie et le spina-bifida. Cette recommandation a d'ailleurs eu une influence extraordinaire sur

l'incidence de ces malformations, les études montrant une réduction de 70 % des défauts du tube neural

depuis son implantation.

Pour déterminer la relation entre l'apport en acide folique et le risque d'autisme, des chercheurs ont

analysé l'alimentation et la supplémentation de 429 mères d'enfants d'âge préscolaire atteints d'autisme

et de 278 mères d'enfants dont le développement était normal. Ils ont observé que les mères d'enfants

normaux ont eu des apports plus importants d'acide folique durant leur grossesse que les mères

d'enfants autistes. Globalement, les données indiquent qu'un apport moyen d'acide folique quotidien

supérieur à 600 micro g au cours du premier trimestre est associé à une diminution de 40 % du risque

d'autisme1.

Ces observations sont capitales, car elles identifient pour la première fois un facteur de risque d'autisme

qui peut être modulé par le mode de vie. Il faut toutefois se rappeler que la demande du foetus en acide

folique est la plus élevée au cours du premier mois de grossesse, une période où la future mère ignore

souvent qu'elle est enceinte. Pour les femmes qui tentent de tomber enceinte, l'adoption d'une

alimentation riche en acide folique (légumes verts, légumineuses) pourrait constituer une excellente façon

de veiller au maintien de leur santé... et de celle de leur futur enfant.

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FED:Genetic test for autism developed

467 mots

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Australian Associated Press General News

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AUTISM By Michelle Henderson, AAP National Medical Writer

MELBOURNE, Sept 12 AAP - Australian researchers have developed the first known genetic test to

predict the risk of children developing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Further studies are needed before the blood test becomes available, which could take another five years,

but researchers say early results indicate the test can predict the likelihood of developing an ASD with a

72 per cent success rate.

The team of researchers led by the University of Melbourne made another significant finding, published in

the journal Molecular Psychiatry this week, that could potentially lead to drug treatments for ASD.

The scientists identified genes that protect against ASD, in addition to genes linked to an increased risk of

the disorders.

Both would be used in the genetic test to produce a higher or lower risk of developing autism, a condition

characterised by abnormal social interaction, impaired communication and repetitive behaviours.

Lead researcher Professor Stan Skafidas from the University of Melbourne said it may be possible in

future to harness those protective genes to develop new pharmacological treatments.

The genetic test could help clinicians provide treatment earlier to children and reduce the lengthy time it

currently takes to diagnose the disorders.

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However, Prof Skafidas conceded that the 72 per cent accuracy of the test meant a third of children

tested could be misdiagnosed and either not go on to develop an ASD or develop a disorder the test had

failed to predict.

He said the study had also shown that genetics played a significant part in autism, although other factors

could also be involved.

Western Health neuropsychologist Dr Renee Testa said diagnosing ASD was a lengthy and costly

process that put significant pressure on both parents and children, which a genetic test could potentially

alleviate.

"If there is a possibility of having an early marker that can help us monitor these children for any

significant signs of ASD then I think that would be a significant help," she said.

Stephanie Baker, 33, said having a genetic test could have helped diagnose her two young boys earlier

with an autism spectrum disorder.

Three-year-old Hamish was diagnosed with autism when he was two, while Robert, 5, was only

diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome three months after turning five.

"The earlier you can diagnose, the better," she told AAP.

"I probably would have got somewhere with him (Robert) a couple of years sooner if there was something

like this."

The study used data from about 7,000 people with autism and identified 237 genetic markers in 146

genes.

About one in 150 children have an ASD, affecting about 120,000 Australians.

Researchers from Monash University, Melbourne Health and Austin Health were also involved in the

study.

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Autism; Research Results from Department of Neurology Update Understanding of

Autism

411 mots

14 septembre 2012

Chemicals & Chemistry

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2012 SEP 14 (VerticalNews) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Chemicals & Chemistry --

Researchers detail new data in Autism. According to news reporting from Memphis, Tennessee, by

VerticalNews journalists, research stated, "Childhood neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman

syndrome and autism may be the result of underlying defects in neuronal plasticity and ongoing problems

with synaptic signaling. Some of these defects may be due to abnormal monoamine levels in different

regions of the brain."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the Department of Neurology,

"Ube3a, a gene that causes Angelman syndrome (AS) when maternally deleted and is associated with

autism when maternally duplicated has recently been shown to regulate monoamine synthesis in the

Drosophila brain. Therefore, we examined monoamine levels in striatum, ventral midbrain, frontal cerebral

cortex, cerebellar cortex and hippocampus in Ube3a deficient and Ube3a duplication animals. We found

that serotonin (5HT), a monoamine affected in autism, was elevated in the striatum and cortex of AS

mice. Dopamine levels were almost uniformly elevated compared to control littermates in the striatum,

midbrain and frontal cortex regardless of genotype in Ube3a deficient and Ube3a duplication animals. In

the duplication 15q autism mouse model, paternal but not maternal duplication animals showed a

decrease in 5HT levels when compared to their wild type littermates, in accordance with previously

published data. However, maternal duplication animals show no significant changes in 5HT levels

throughout the brain."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "These abnormal monoamine levels could

be responsible for many of the behavioral abnormalities observed in both AS and autism, but further

investigation is required to determine if any of these changes are purely dependent on Ube3a levels in the

brain."

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For more information on this research see: Altered serotonin, dopamine and norepinepherine levels in

15q duplication and angelman syndrome mouse models. Plos One, 2012;7(8):e43030. (Public Library of

Science - www.plos.org; Plos One - www.plosone.org)

Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting M.F. Farook, Dept.

of Neurology, UTHSC, Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Brain, Autism, Memphis, Dopamine, Tennessee, Neurology,

United States, Catecholamines, Biogenic Amines, Angelman Syndrome, Organic Chemicals, Movement

Disorders, Chromosome Disorders, Congenital Abnormalities, North and Central America, Developmental

Disabilities, Central Nervous System Diseases.

Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2012,

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Autism; Data on Autism Discussed by Researchers at Tehran University of Medical

Sciences

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Chemicals & Chemistry

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2012 SEP 14 (VerticalNews) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Chemicals & Chemistry --

Investigators publish new report on Autism. According to news reporting from Tehran, Iran, by

VerticalNews journalists, research stated, "Ginkgo biloba has been reported to affect the neurotransmitter

system and to have antioxidant properties that could impact the pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum

Disorder. Based on these studies, we decided to assess the effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba extract (Ginko

T.D., Tolidaru, Iran) as an adjunctive agent to risperidone in the treatment of autism."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the Tehran University of Medical

Sciences, "Forty-seven outpatients with a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of autism ages between 4 and 12 years

were assigned to this double blinded clinical trial and were randomly divided into two groups. One group

received risperidone plus Ginko T.D and the other received risperidone plus placebo. The dose of

risperidone was 1-3 mg/day and the dose of Ginko T.D. was 80 mg/day for patients under 30 kg and 120

mg/day for patients above 30 kg. Patients were assessed using Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community

(ABC-C) rating scale and the side effect check list every 2 weeks until the endpoint. None of the 5

subscales of ABC-C rating scale showed significant differences between the two groups. Incidents of side

effects were not significantly different between the two groups. Adding Ginkgo biloba to risperidone did

not affect the treatment outcome of ADs."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Nevertheless, further observations are

needed to confirm this result."

For more information on this research see: A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Trial of Ginkgo biloba

Added to Risperidone in Patients with Autistic Disorders. Child Psychiatry and Human Development,

2012;43(5):674-82. Child Psychiatry and Human Development can be contacted at: Springer, 233 Spring

Street, New York, NY 10013, USA.

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Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting E. Hasanzadeh,

Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences,

South Kargar Street, 13337, Tehran, Iran.

Publisher contact information for the journal Child Psychiatry and Human Development is: Springer, 233

Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA.

Keywords for this news article include: Iran, Asia, Tehran, Autism, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities.

Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2012,

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Autism; Findings from Sultan Qaboos University in Autism Reported

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17 septembre 2012

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Investigators discuss new findings in Autism. According to news reporting originating in Muscat, Oman, by

NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Although autism is first and foremost a disorder of the central

nervous system, comorbid dysfunction of the gastrointestinal (GI) and immune systems is common,

suggesting that all three systems may be affected by common molecular mechanisms. Substantial

systemic deficits in the antioxidant glutathione and its precursor, cysteine, have been documented in

autism in association with oxidative stress and impaired methylation."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Sultan Qaboos University, "DNA and histone

methylation provide epigenetic regulation of gene expression during prenatal and postnatal development.

Prenatal epigenetic programming (PrEP) can be affected by the maternal metabolic and nutritional

environment, whereas postnatal epigenetic programming (PEP) importantly depends upon nutritional

support provided through the GI tract. Cysteine absorption from the GI tract is a crucial determinant of

antioxidant capacity, and systemic deficits of glutathione and cysteine in autism are likely to reflect

impaired cysteine absorption. Excitatory amino acid transporter 3 (EAAT3) provides cysteine uptake for

GI epithelial, neuronal, and immune cells, and its activity is decreased during oxidative stress. Based

upon these observations, we propose that neurodevelopmental, GI, and immune aspects of autism each

reflect manifestations of inadequate antioxidant capacity, secondary to impaired cysteine uptake by the GI

tract."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Genetic and environmental factors that

adversely affect antioxidant capacity can disrupt PrEP and/or PEP, increasing vulnerability to autism."

For more information on this research see: Prenatal and Postnatal Epigenetic Programming: Implications

for GI, Immune, and Neuronal Function in Autism. Autism Research and Treatment, 2012;2012():190930.

(Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and Treatment -

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www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting M.I. Waly,

Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Sultan Qaboos University, Alkoudh 123, Muscat, Oman.

Keywords for this news article include: Oman, Asia, Antioxidants, Cells, Muscat, Autism, Neurons,

Cysteine, Genetics, Neurology, Protective Agents, Sulfur Amino Acids, Neutral Amino Acids, Sulfhydryl

Compounds, Developmental Disabilities.

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Asperger Syndrome; Reports from University of Wurzburg Advance Knowledge in

Asperger Syndrome

346 mots

17 septembre 2012

Mental Health Weekly Digest

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Current study results on Asperger syndrome have been published. According to news originating from

Wurzburg, Germany, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "According to DSM-IV TR and ICD-10,

a diagnosis of autism or Asperger Syndrome precludes a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity

disorder (ADHD). However, despite the different conceptualization, population-based twin studies

reported symptom overlap, and a recent epidemiologically based study reported a high rate of ADHD in

autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from the University of Wurzburg, "In the planned

revision of the DSM-IV TR, dsm5 (www.dsm5.org), the diagnoses of autistic disorder and ADHD will not

be mutually exclusive any longer. This provides the basis of more differentiated studies on overlap and

distinction between both disorders. This review presents data on comorbidity rates and symptom overlap

and discusses common and disorder-specific risk factors, including recent proteomic studies.

Neuropsychological findings in the areas of attention, reward processing, and social cognition are then

compared between both disorders, as these cognitive abilities show overlapping as well as specific

impairment for one of both disorders. In addition, selective brain imaging findings are reported.

Therapeutic options are summarized, and new approaches are discussed."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "The review concludes with a prospectus on

open questions for research and clinical practice."

For more information on this research see: ADHD and autism: differential diagnosis or overlapping traits?

A selective review. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 2012;4(3):115-39.

The news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained from R. Taurines, Dept. of

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Wurzburg University, Wurzburg,

Germany.

Keywords for this news article include: Europe, Autism, Germany, Wurzburg, Neurology, Asperger

Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.

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Autism; Reports from Utah State University Advance Knowledge in Autism

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17 septembre 2012

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data

detailed on Autism have been presented. According to news reporting from Logan, Utah, by NewsRx

journalists, research stated, "The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes on chromosome 6 are

instrumental in many innate and adaptive immune responses. The HLA genes/haplotypes can also be

involved in immune dysfunction and autoimmune diseases."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Utah State University, "It is now

becoming apparent that many of the non-antigen-presenting HLA genes make significant contributions to

autoimmune diseases. Interestingly, it has been reported that autism subjects often have associations

with HLA genes/haplotypes, suggesting an underlying dysregulation of the immune system mediated by

HLA genes. Genetic studies have only succeeded in identifying autism-causing genes in a small number

of subjects suggesting that the genome has not been adequately interrogated. Close examination of the

HLA region in autism has been relatively ignored, largely due to extraordinary genetic complexity."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "It is our proposition that genetic

polymorphisms in the HLA region, especially in the non-antigen-presenting regions, may be important in

the etiology of autism in certain subjects."

For more information on this research see: HLA Immune Function Genes in Autism. Autism Research and

Treatment, 2012;2012():959073. (Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and

Treatment - www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting A.R. Torres, Center

for Persons with Disabilities, Utah State University, 6804 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Utah, Logan, Autism, Genetics, Neurology, United States, North

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Autism; Researchers from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Report Recent

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Investigators publish new report on Autism. According to news reporting originating in Little Rock,

Arkansas, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "The modulation of the redox microenvironment is an

important regulator of immune cell activation and proliferation. To investigate immune cell redox status in

autism we quantified the intracellular glutathione redox couple (GSH/GSSG) in resting peripheral blood

mononuclear cells (PBMCs), activated monocytes and CD4 T cells and the extracellular cysteine/cystine

redox couple in the plasma from 43 children with autism and 41 age-matched control children."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University of Arkansas for Medical

Sciences, "Resting PBMCs and activated monocytes from children with autism exhibited significantly

higher oxidized glutathione (GSSG) and percent oxidized glutathione equivalents and decreased

glutathione redox status (GSH/GSSG). In activated CD4 T cells from children with autism, the percent

oxidized glutathione equivalents were similarly increased, and GSH and GSH/GSSG were decreased. In

the plasma, both glutathione and cysteine redox ratios were decreased in autistic compared to control

children. Consistent with decreased intracellular and extracellular redox status, generation of free radicals

was significantly elevated in lymphocytes from the autistic children. These data indicate primary immune

cells from autistic children have a more oxidized intracellular and extracellular microenvironment and a

deficit in glutathione-mediated redox/antioxidant capacity compared to control children."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "These results suggest that the loss of

glutathione redox homeostasis and chronic oxidative stress may contribute to immune dysregulation in

autism."

For more information on this research see: Intracellular and extracellular redox status and free radical

generation in primary immune cells from children with autism. Autism Research and Treatment,

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Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting S. Rose, Dept.

of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical

Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Autism, Arkansas, Neurology, Little Rock, Glutathione, United

States, Free Radicals, Oligopeptides, Inorganic Chemicals, North and Central America, Developmental

Disabilities.

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Autism; Findings from Il l inois State University Advance Knowledge in Autism

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Current study results on Autism have been published. According to news originating from Normal, Illinois,

by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences

of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and identify their self-reported support

needs. We conducted in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 siblings aged 7 to 15 of children aged

6 to 15 with ASDs."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Illinois State University, "Employing a

qualitative collective case study research method, we conducted cross-case analyses to address our

research questions. Three major themes emerged: (a) descriptions of the sibling subsystem (b) cohesion

between and among the siblings, and (c) adaptability of the participant siblings to having family members

with ASDs."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "Discussion of these findings and

recommendations for future research contributes to the existing literature on siblings of children with

disabilities."

For more information on this research see: Experiences of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum

disorders. Autism Research and Treatment, 2012;2012():949586. (Hindawi Publishing -

www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and Treatment - www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

The news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained from M.E. Angell, Dept. of

Special Education, Campus Box 5910, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-5910, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Normal, Autism, Illinois, Neurology, Pediatrics, United States,

North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities.

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Science; Investigators at Department of Education Publish New Data on Science

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Investigators publish new report on Science. According to news reporting from Norrkoping, Sweden, by

NewsRx journalists, research stated, "To create an inclusive classroom and act accordingly, teachers'

understanding of the experiences of participation of students with autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) is

crucial. This understanding may depend on the teachers' professional experiences, support and personal

interests."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the Department of Education, "The

aim of the present questionnaire study was to investigate how well the teachers' ratings of their students

with ASCs' perception of participation matched with the students' own ratings. Furthermore, possible

correlations between the accuracy of teachers' ratings and the teachers' self-reported professional

experience, support (including support-staff), and personal interest were investigated. Teachers' ratings

were also used to examine how their understandings correlated with classroom actions. The agreements

between teachers' and students' ratings were moderate to high, and the ability to attune to the students'

perception of participation was not affected by the presence of a support-staff. The teachers' personal

interest in teaching students with ASC correlated with their accuracy, suggesting that this is a factor to

consider when planning for successful placements in mainstream schools."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Teachers' understandings of the students

with ASCs' perception of being bullied or unpopular correlated with implementation of activities to improve

the attitudes of classmates, but not with actions to enhance social relations for the students with ASC."

For more information on this research see: Looking through the Same Eyes? Do Teachers' Participation

Ratings Match with Ratings of Students with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Mainstream Schools? Autism

Research and Treatment, 2012;2012():656981. (Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism

Research and Treatment - www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

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Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting M. Falkmer, Dept.

of Education, Municipality Council of Norrkoping, Norrkoping, Sweden.

Keywords for this news article include: Sweden, Europe, Autism, Science, Neurology, Norrkoping,

Developmental Disabilities.

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Medical Research; Investigators at Linkoping University Have Published New Data on

Medical Research

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data

detailed on Medical Research have been presented. According to news reporting from Linkoping,

Sweden, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Lying is a common phenomenon amongst human

beings. It seems to play a role in making social interactions run more smoothly."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Linkoping University, "Too much

honesty can be regarded as impolite or downright rude. Remarkably, lying is not a common phenomenon

amongst normally intelligent human beings who are on the autism spectrum. They appear to be

'attractively morally innocent' and seem to have an above average moral conscientious objection against

deception. In this paper, the behavior of persons with autism with regard to deception and truthfulness will

be discussed in the light of two different ethical theories, illustrated by fragments from autobiographies of

persons with autism. A systemizing 'Kantian' and an empathizing 'ethics of care' perspective reveal

insights on high-functioning autism, truthfulness and moral behavior. Both perspectives are problematic

from the point of view of a moral agent with autism. High-functioning persons with autism are, generally

speaking, strong systemizes and weak empathizers. Particularly, they lack 'cognitive empathy' which

would allow them to understand the position of the other person. Instead, some tend to invent a set of

rules that makes their behavior compatible with the expectations of others. From a Kantian point of view,

the autistic tendency to always tell the truth appears praiseworthy and should not be changed, though it

creates problems in the social life of persons with autism. From a care ethics perspective, on the other

hand, a way should be found to allow the high-functioning persons with autism to respect the feelings and

needs of other persons as sometimes overruling the duty of truthfulness."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "We suggest this may even entail 'morally

educating' children and adolescents with autism to become socially skilled empathic 'liars'."

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For more information on this research see: Living the categorical imperative: autistic perspectives on lying

and truth telling-between Kant and care ethics. Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy, 2012;15(3):271-7.

Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting P. Jaarsma,

Division of Health and Society, IMH, University of Linkoping, Linkoping, Sweden.

Keywords for this news article include: Sweden, Europe, Autism, Linkoping, Neurology, Medical

Research, Developmental Disabilities.

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Autism; Investigators from University of New Mexico Release New Data on Autism

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Investigators publish new report on Autism. According to news reporting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico,

by NewsRx editors, research stated, "In the rubber hand illusion, perceived hand ownership can be

transferred to a rubber hand after synchronous visual and tactile stimulation. Perceived body ownership

and self-other relation are foundational for development of self-awareness, imitation, and empathy, which

are all affected in autism spectrum disorders (ASD)."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from the University of New Mexico, "We

examined the rubber hand illusion in children with and without ASD. Children with ASD were initially less

susceptible to the illusion than the comparison group, yet showed the effects of the illusion after 6

minutes. Delayed susceptibility to the illusion may result from atypical multisensory temporal integration

and/or an unusually strong reliance on proprioception. Children with ASD who displayed less empathy

were significantly less likely to experience the illusion than those with more intact ability to express

empathy."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "A better understanding of body representation

in ASD may elucidate neural underpinnings of social deficits, thus informing future intervention

approaches."

For more information on this research see: The rubber hand illusion in children with autism spectrum

disorders: delayed influence of combined tactile and visual input on proprioception. Autism,

2012;16(4):406-419. Autism can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road,

London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications - www.sagepub.com/; Autism - aut.sagepub.com)

Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting C.J. Cascio,

University of New Mexico, Center Dev & Disabil, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States.

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States, North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities

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Autism; Mahidol University Details Research in Autism

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- A

new study on Autism is now available. According to news reporting out of Bangkok, Thailand, by NewsRx

editors, research stated, "This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a translated version of the

short version of the Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3Di) in discriminating children

with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) from typically developing children. Two groups, comprising 63

children with clinically ascertained ASDs and 67 typically developing children, were interviewed with the

short 3Di translated version."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Mahidol University, "Mean 3Di scale scores

in each domain of autistic symptoms (social reciprocity, communication, and repetitive/stereotyped

behaviors) were significantly higher in the ASD group than in the typically developing group. The optimal

receiver operating characteristics curve cut-off scores were found to be 10, 8, and 3 for social reciprocity

domain, communication domain, and repetitive/stereotyped behaviors domain, respectively, which are

identical to the original English standardization. Corresponding sensitivities and specificities were 76.2%

and 80.9% for the social reciprocity domain; 85.7% and 73.5% for the communication domain; and 66.7%

and 80.9% for the repetitive behaviors domain. The areas under the curve were 0.89 (95% CI = 0.84-

0.94), 0.88 (95% CI = 0.82-0.94), and 0.79 (95% CI = 0.71-0.87), respectively."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "The short 3Di-Thai version is found to be a

useful diagnostic instrument for differentiating between clinically diagnosed children with ASDs and

typically developing children, although further replication is needed."

For more information on this research see: Translation and validation of the developmental, dimensional

and diagnostic interview (3Di) for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in Thai children. Autism,

2012;16(4):350-356. Autism can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road,

London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications - www.sagepub.com/; Autism - aut.sagepub.com)

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Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting J. Chuthapisith,

Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.

Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Autism, Bangkok, Thailand, Neurology, Pediatrics,

Developmental Disabilities

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Autism; New Autism Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at Ghent

University

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- New

research on Autism is the subject of a report. According to news reporting from Ghent, Belgium, by

NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Previous studies on autism have shown a lack of motor anticipation

in children and adults with autism. As part of a programme of research into early detection of autism, we

focussed on an everyday situation: spoon-feeding."

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Ghent University, "We hypothesize

that an anticipation deficit may be found very early on by observing whether the baby opens his or her

mouth in anticipation of the spoon's approach. The study is based on a retrospective analysis from family

home movies."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Observation of infants later diagnosed with

autism or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (n = 13) and infants with typical development (n = 14)

between 4 and 6 months old show that the autism/ASD group has an early anticipation deficit."

For more information on this research see: Motor anticipation failure in infants with autism: a retrospective

analysis of feeding situations. Autism, 2012;16(4):420-429. Autism can be contacted at: Sage

Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications -

www.sagepub.com/; Autism - aut.sagepub.com)

Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting J. Brisson,

University of Ghent, Res Grp Dev Disorders, Ghent, Belgium.

Keywords for this news article include: Ghent, Europe, Autism, Belgium, Neurology, Developmental

Disabilities

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Autism; New Findings Reported from Washington University Describe Advances in

Autism

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Fresh

data on Autism are presented in a new report. According to news reporting originating in St. Louis,

Missouri, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Although motor impairment is frequently observed in

children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the manner in which these impairments aggregate in

families affected by autism is unknown. We used a standardized measure of motor proficiency to

objectively examine quantitative variation in motor proficiency in sibling pairs concordant and discordant

for ASD."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Washington University, "Motor impairment of

sibling pairs from 67 ASD-affected families comprising 29 concordant pairings and 48 discordant pairings

were assessed using the Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd Edition, a standardized

measure of motor proficiency. Motor skills were substantially impaired among ASD-affected children and

highly correlated with autistic severity and IQ, whereas motor skills in unaffected siblings were essentially

normal. Total motor composite scores of at least one standard deviation below the general population

mean were seen in 83% of the affected group compared with 6% in the unaffected siblings."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Findings indicate that motor impairment

constitutes a core characteristic of ASD (not necessarily an ASD endophenotype), which has distinct

implications for taxonomy, diagnosis, and approaches to intervention."

For more information on this research see: Motor impairment in sibling pairs concordant and discordant

for autism spectrum disorders. Autism, 2012;16(4):430-441. Autism can be contacted at: Sage

Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications -

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Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting C.L. Hilton,

Washington University, St Louis, MO, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Autism, Missouri, St. Louis, Neurology, Pediatrics, United States,

North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities

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Autism; New Findings from Duke University in the Area of Autism Published

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Investigators discuss new findings in Autism. According to news reporting originating in Durham, North

Carolina, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Several lines of evidence support the view that autism

is a typical member of a large family of immune-related, noninfectious, chronic diseases associated with

postindustrial society. This family of diseases includes a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and

autoimmune diseases and results from consequences of genetic/culture mismatches which profoundly

destabilize the immune system."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Duke University, "Principle among these

consequences is depletion of important components, particularly helminths, from the ecosystem of the

human body, the human biome. Autism shares a wide range of features in common with this family of

diseases, including the contribution of genetics/epigenetics, the identification of disease-inducing triggers,

the apparent role of immunity in pathogenesis, high prevalence, complex etiologies and manifestations,

and potentially some aspects of epidemiology. Fortunately, using available resources and technology,

modern medicine has the potential to effectively reconstitute the human biome, thus treating or even

avoiding altogether the consequences of genetic/cultural mismatches which underpin this entire family of

disease."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Thus, if indeed autism is an epidemic of

postindustrial society associated with immune hypersensitivity, we can expect that the disease is readily

preventable."

For more information on this research see: Is autism a member of a family of diseases resulting from

genetic/cultural mismatches? Implications for treatment and prevention. Autism Research and Treatment,

2012;2012():910946. (Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and Treatment -

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Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting S.D. Bilbo,

Systems and Integrative Neuroscience Group, Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University,

Durham, NC 27710, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Durham, Autism, Genetics, Neurology, Technology, United States,

North Carolina, North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities.

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Mental Health; New Mental Health Findings from University of Missouri Described

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Research findings on Mental Health are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting

originating in Columbia, Missouri, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Research has shown that

parent education programs can address some of the distinct challenges that parents of youth with autism

spectrum disorders (ASDs) encounter. This study examined the effectiveness of the Social Competence

Intervention for Parents (SCI-P), a parent education program, administered in conjunction with a social

competence intervention that targeted youth with ASD ages 11-14 (SCI-A)."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University of Missouri, "Using a quasi-

experimental pre-post design, parents were assigned to either the SCI-P group (n=16) or to the waitlist

comparison group (n=10). Analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) revealed a significant effect for parent

education participation such that SCI-P participants experienced significantly greater reductions in levels

of stress and a trend for increases in parenting sense of competence from pre-to post-intervention.

Moreover, parents in the SCI-P group reported high satisfaction with the program."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "These findings suggest that parent

education can result in positive outcomes for parents' well being."

For more information on this research see: Social Competence Intervention for Parents (SCI-P):

Comparing Outcomes for a Parent Education Program Targeting Adolescents with ASD. Autism

Research and Treatment, 2012;2012():681465. (Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism

Research and Treatment - www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting T.R. Schultz,

Dept. of Special Education, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, United States.

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Keywords for this news article include: Columbia, Missouri, United States, Mental Health, North and

Central America.

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Autism; Recent Findings in Autism Described by Researchers from Johns Hopkins

University School of Medicine

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Investigators publish new report on Autism. According to news reporting originating from Baltimore,

Maryland, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "Mood disorders occur more frequently in family

members of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than in the general population. There may

be associations between maternal mood disorder history patterns and specific ASD phenotypes."

Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the Johns Hopkins University School of

Medicine, "We therefore examined the relationship between maternal mood disorders and child autism

spectrum disorders in 998 mother-child dyads enrolled in a national online autism registry and database.

Mothers of children with ASD completed online questionnaires addressing their child's ASD as well as

their own mood disorder history. In multivariate logistic regression models of ASD diagnoses, the odds of

an Asperger disorder versus autistic disorder diagnosis were higher among those children whose mothers

had a lifetime history of bipolar disorder (OR 2.11, CI 1.20, 3.69) or depression (OR 1.62, CI 1.19, 2.19).

Further, maternal mood disorder onset before first pregnancy was associated with higher odds (OR 2.35,

CI 1.48, 3.73) of an Asperger versus autism diagnosis among this sample of children with ASD."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "These data suggest that differences in

maternal mood disorder history may be associated with ASD phenotype in offspring."

For more information on this research see: Mood disorders in mothers of children on the autism spectrum

are associated with higher functioning autism. Autism Research and Treatment, 2012;2012():435646.

(Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and Treatment -

www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting R.A. Vasa, Dept. of

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Psychiatry, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 3901 Greenspring

Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States.

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North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities.

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Autism; Reports Outline Autism Research from C.J. Dunst and Colleagues

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- New

research on Autism is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating in Asheville, North

Carolina, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Incorporating the interests and preferences of young

children with autism spectrum disorders into interventions to promote prosocial behavior and decrease

behavior excesses has emerged as a promising practice for addressing the core features of autism. The

efficacy of interest-based early intervention practices was examined in a meta-analysis of 24 studies

including 78 children 2 to 6 years of age diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research, "Effect size analyses of intervention versus

nonintervention conditions and high-interest versus low-interest contrasts indicated that interest-based

intervention practices were effective in terms of increasing prosocial and decreasing aberrant child

behavior. Additionally, interest-based interventions that focused on two of the three core features of

autism spectrum disorders (poor communication, poor interpersonal relationships) were found most

effective in influencing child outcomes."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Implications for very early intervention are

discussed in terms addressing the behavior markers of autism spectrum disorders before they become

firmly established."

For more information on this research see: Meta-analysis of studies incorporating the interests of young

children with autism spectrum disorders into early intervention practices. Autism Research and

Treatment, 2012;2012():462531. (Hindawi Publishing - www.hindawi.com; Autism Research and

Treatment - www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting C.J. Dunst,

Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute, 8 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, NC 28804, United States.

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Keywords for this news article include: Autism, Asheville, Neurology, Pediatrics, United States, North

Carolina, North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities.

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Medical Research; Reports from Hobart and Wil l iam Smith Colleges Highlight Recent

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Researchers detail new data in Medical Research. According to news originating from Geneva, New

York, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "Substantial research efforts have been devoted to

developing a cure for autism, but some advocates of people with autism claim that these efforts are

misguided and even harmful. They claim that there is nothing wrong with people with autism, so there is

nothing to cure."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Hobart and William Smith Colleges,

"Others argue that autism is a serious and debilitating disorder and that a cure for autism would be a

wonderful medical breakthrough. Our goal in this essay is to evaluate what assumptions underlie each of

these positions."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "We evaluate the arguments made on each

side, reject those that are implausible and then highlight the key assumptions of those that remain."

For more information on this research see: Should we welcome a cure for autism? A survey of the

arguments. Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy, 2012;15(3):255-69.

The news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained from R.E. Barnes,

Philosophy Department, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Geneva, Autism, New York, Neurology, United States, Medical

Research, North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities.

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Autism and Developmental Disorders; Studies from National Taiwan University in the

Area of Autism and Developmental Disorders Described

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest --

Current study results on Autism and Developmental Disorders have been published. According to news

reporting originating from Taipei, Taiwan, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "No feasible

screening instrument is available for early detection of children with autism in Taiwan. The existing

instruments may not be appropriate for use in Taiwan due to different health care systems and child-

rearing cultures."

Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from National Taiwan University, "The purpose of

this study was to develop and test a screening questionnaire for generic autism. The initial 18-item

screening questionnaire was developed by a child psychiatrist using face-to-face interviews with 10

families of children with autism and then tested on a sample of families of 18 children with autism and of

59 typically developing children. Of these 18 items, 15 had fair or better item discrimination (kappa >

0.20) and were selected for the revised screening questionnaire. In the revised questionnaire, cutoff

scores of 5 and 6 offered 100% sensitivity and 96.5% specificity, with the area under the receiver

operating characteristic curve of 0.983. The revised screening instrument has high sensitivity and

specificity, making it potentially useful for screening Taiwanese children at risk for autism."

According to the news editors, the researchers concluded: "This instrument should be further tested in a

population-based study."

For more information on this research see: Toddler autism screening questionnaire: Development and

potential clinical validity. Autism, 2012;16(4):340-349. Autism can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd,

1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications - www.sagepub.com/;

Autism - aut.sagepub.com)

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The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting W.C. Tsai, National

Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Taipei, Taiwan, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities,

Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Autism; Studies from Vanderbilt University Have Provided New Data on Autism

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data

detailed on Autism have been presented. According to news reporting originating in Nashville,

Tennessee, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "A randomized control trial comparing two social

communication treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder examined the effect of treatment on

object interest. Thirty-two children, 18-60 months, were randomly assigned to the Picture Exchange

Communication System (PECS) or Responsive Education and Prelinguistic Milieu Teaching (RPMT)

condition."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Vanderbilt University, "Assessment of object

interest was conducted in an unstructured play session with different toys, activities, adult, and location

than experienced in treatment. Results indicated children in the RPMT condition showed greater

increases in object interest as compared to children in the PECS condition."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "Because child characteristics such as

interest in objects may influence response to interventions using object play as contexts for treatment, it is

important to improve our understanding of whether intervention can affect object interest."

For more information on this research see: Object interest in autism spectrum disorder: A treatment

comparison. Autism, 2012;16(4):398-405. Autism can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers

Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications - www.sagepub.com/; Autism -

aut.sagepub.com)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting A.S. Mcduffie,

Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Nashville, TN 37235, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Autism, Nashville, Tennessee, Neurology, Pediatrics, United

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States, North and Central America, Developmental Disabilities

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Autism and Developmental Disorders; Study Findings from University of Washington

Provide New Insights into Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Researchers detail new data in Autism and Developmental Disorders. According to news reporting

originating in Seattle, Washington, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "This study reports on a new

false belief measure in a sample of 124 children and adolescents with or without high functioning autism

(HFASD). In the classic paradigm, a participant predicts in which of two discrete locations a deceived

protagonist will look for an object."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University of Washington, "In the current

Sandbox task, the object is buried and reburied in a sandbox, thus creating a continuum between

locations. Compared to typically developing individuals (n=62), those with HFASD (n=62) showed a larger

egocentric bias on the Sandbox task. They failed to take the protagonist's false belief into account,

despite their adequate ability to infer advanced mental states."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "This indicates that sensitive measures can

reveal subtle first order Theory of Mind impairments in HFASD individuals."

For more information on this research see: A continuous false belief task reveals egocentric biases in

children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism, 2012;16(4):357-366. Autism can be

contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage

Publications - www.sagepub.com/; Autism - aut.sagepub.com)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting S. Begeer,

University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Seattle, Neurology, Washington, United States, North and Central

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America, Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Central Nervous System; Research on Central Nervous System Published by A. Chauhan

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2012 SEP 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pain & Central Nervous System

Week -- Investigators publish new report on Central Nervous System. According to news reporting

originating in Staten Island, New York, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Autism is a

heterogeneous, behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder. Recently, we reported a brain region-

specific increase in lipid peroxidation, and deficits in mitochondrial electron transport chain complexes in

autism, suggesting the role of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathophysiology of

autism."

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research, "However, the antioxidant status of the brain is

not known in autism. Glutathione is a major endogenous antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting

cells from exogenous and endogenous toxins, particularly in the central nervous system. The present

study examines the concentrations of glutathione (GSH, reduced form; and GSSG, oxidized form) and the

redox ratio of GSH to GSSG (marker of oxidative stress) in different regions of brains from autistic

subjects and age-matched control subjects. In the cerebellum and temporal cortex from subjects with

autism, GSH levels were significantly decreased by 34.2 and 44.6 %, with a concomitant increase in the

levels of GSSG by 38.2 and 45.5 %, respectively, as compared to the control group. There was also a

significant decrease in the levels of total GSH (tGSH) by 32.9 % in the cerebellum, and by 43.1 % in the

temporal cortex of subjects with autism. In contrast, there was no significant change in GSH, GSSG and

tGSH levels in the frontal, parietal and occipital cortices in autism versus control group. The redox ratio of

GSH to GSSG was also significantly decreased by 52.8 % in the cerebellum and by 60.8 % in the

temporal cortex of subjects with autism, suggesting glutathione redox imbalance in the brain of individuals

with autism. These findings indicate that autism is associated with deficits in glutathione antioxidant

defense in selective regions of the brain."

According to the news reporters, the researchers concluded: "We suggest that disturbances in brain

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glutathione homeostasis may contribute to oxidative stress, immune dysfunction and apoptosis,

particularly in the cerebellum and temporal lobe, and may lead to neurodevelopmental abnormalities in

autism."

For more information on this research see: Brain region-specific glutathione redox imbalance in autism.

Neurochemical Research, 2012;37(8):1681-9. Neurochemical Research can be contacted at: Springer,

233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA. (Springer - www.springer.com; Neurochemical Research -

www.springerlink.com/content/0364-3190/)

Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting A. Chauhan,

NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island NY

10314, United States.

The publisher of the journal Neurochemical Research can be contacted at: Springer, 233 Spring Street,

New York, NY 10013, USA.

Keywords for this news article include: Antioxidants, New York, Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Glutathione,

Staten Island, United States, Metencephalon, Oligopeptides, Protective Agents, Central Nervous System,

North and Central America.

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