Autism Headlines Weekly

September 20, 2012
By Autism Society

This week, a study detects a new treatment for anxiety, exploring why children with autism bullied, and a success story from California. Read more…

Autism Patients Might Benefit from Drug Therapy
ABC News
September 19, 2012
Researchers have found a drug that can help patients with Fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited intellectual impairment (formerly known as mental retardation), stay calm in social situations by treating their anxiety. Read more…

Study Shows Almost Half of Children with Autism Victimized by Bullies
The Washington Post
September 19, 2012
A study published this month in the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine shows that children with autism are more than four times as likely to be the victims of bullying than their typically developing siblings. Read more…

Calif. Man Overcomes Autism to Pursue Dream Job
CBS News
September 19
“When Jamaal Street was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, the news dealt an emotional blow to his mother.” Read more…

Mother Petitions for Autism Awareness
KREX
September 19, 2012
“In Mesa County, autism cases are increasing as well, but one mother says there just aren't enough helpful programs for autism there.” Read more…

Plano Police Offer to Meet with Families Who Have Children with Autism
Star Local News
September 10, 2012
“When it comes to dealing with the police, communication is key.” Read more…