R&B diva, Toni Braxton and her son Diezel recently filmed a PSA for We Volunteer today in New York City. The duo spoke on behalf of the Autism Speaks foundation; a cause close to Toni Braxtons heart as her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. You go girl!
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Toni Braxton Raises Awareness For Autism With Her Son
AP – Rosie O’Donnell says she’s looking to come back to daytime TV with a show that will be about “laughter and love in the afternoon.”
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O’Donnell looking to come back to daytime TV
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What happens when Autism grows up? Aspergers Syndrome is a high functioning form of Autism and is often left undiagnosed.In the “Aardvark’s Wife (Authorhouse, 2009), Carolynn Woods, shares her frustrating and painfully honest experiences in her “mixed” marriage to an Aspie, Woods describes the steps of her journey in a surreal marriage seemingly taking place on another planet. She moved…
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April is National Autism Awareness Month (MyNC.com)
CONWAY – Jersey Mike’s Subs has teamed up with Horry County Project Lifesaver and the Autism Advocate Foundation throughout the month of April, which is Autism Awareness Month, to donate a portion of their proceeds to purchase radio-transmitting wristbands to help track missing autistic children in Horry County.
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Autism Kick-off Event Scheduled for April 2 (Florence Morning News)
ALLIANCE — Services from the Nebraska chapter of the Autism Society will be expanding into the Panhandle with the formal launch of their regional support group in April.
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Autism resources expanding to western Nebraska (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
The Rockbridge Area Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group, hosted by Rock Bridge Family Services will Meet: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The UK Autism Foundation is ‘Standing Up For Autism’ on the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April 2010. UKAF is urging world leaders not only to stand up for autism but also to provide better public services in education, health, specialist speech therapy and respite care for parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in every nation. There are 60 …
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Stand Up For Autism On World Autism Awareness Day, UK (Medical News Today)
March 17, 2010 — The Kelberman Center is hosting a variety of activities throughout April in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
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Autism awareness events (Utica Daily News)
Sunday, March 21st, 2010 the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department will host the 4th annual fundraiser for “The Autism Project” a non-profit 501c3 Organization. Doors open at 12:00 noon and the Games begin at 2:00pm. Snack bar will be available.
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A Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser for AUTISM (The Capital)
Title: Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity Category: Health News Created: 3/15/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2010
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Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Newer Genetic Test for Autism More Effective Category: Health News Created: 3/15/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2010
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Newer Genetic Test for Autism More Effective (MedicineNet.com)
BOSTON, March 16 (UPI) — The Autism Consortium says it has found chromosomal microarray analysis is the most effective genetic test for autism spectrum disorders.
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Autism chromosomal test most effective (UPI)
TAWAU: Children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) should be taken quickly to doctors for behavioural and biomedical therapy.
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No cure for autism but rehabilitation available: Doctor (The Borneo Post)
Ernie Els spent Monday playing and hosting the “Els for Autism Charity Pro-Am,” with a lineup of stars that included Jack Nicklaus, Steve Stricker, Raymond Floyd, Adam Scott and Robert Allenby.
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Els brings more awareness to autism (The Golf Channel)