Autism Headlines Weekly

December 13, 2012
By Autism Society

The Autism Society brings you some of the most interesting news around the Web! This week, the DSM-5 is approved, toys for children on the spectrum, and a blood test for autism.

Cary-Grove Freshman has Autism — and a Gift for Music
Daily Herald
December 13, 2012
“As an infant, she barely moved. Later she was prone to screaming, rolling-on-the-floor meltdowns.” Read more... 

Toys to Engage Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Daily Herald
December 1, 2012
“From little fidget toys to indoor “pools,” there are lots of options for toys of all kinds that are appropriate for kids on the autism spectrum.” Read more...

Asperger's Dropped From Revised Diagnosis Manual
Associated Press
December 1, 2012
“The now familiar term "Asperger's disorder" is being dropped. And abnormally bad and frequent temper tantrums will be given a scientific-sounding diagnosis called DMDD. But "dyslexia" and other learning disorders remain.” Read more...

Boston Children’s Hospital Works on Autism Test
Boston Globe
December 6, 2012
“Boston Children’s Hospital researchers have developed a prototype blood test for autism, and preliminary results published Wednesday suggest it could one day be used to help diagnose the disorder when children are very young and respond best to treatment.” Read more...