http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Thu, 17 May 2012 18:41:40 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/siblings.php Autism Information Common genetic variants identify autism risk in high risk siblings of children with ASD. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/siblings.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/diets/special/dietary.php Special Health Diets Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/diets/special/dietary.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/chemical-autistic.php Autism Information List of the top 10 toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:21:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/chemical-autistic.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/tbi/revolutionizing.php Traumatic Brain Injury New Technology Could Revolutionize Brain Injury Diagnosis - Promising new brain imaging technology could bring major advancements in doctors ability to diagnose and treat concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:14:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/tbi/revolutionizing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/diagnostic-criteria.php Autism Information Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:16:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/diagnostic-criteria.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/arisk.php Autism Information IntegraGen launches ARISk test, a genetic screening tool for autism in high-risk children. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:10:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/arisk.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/improving-life.php Epilepsy IOM report identifies public health actions for improving the lives of those with epilepsy. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:45:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/improving-life.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2012-autism-day.php Disability Awareness Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:48:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2012-autism-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/over-diagnosed.php ADHD and ADD ADHD is over-diagnosed - Researchers at RUB and University of Basel provide unprecedented reliable data. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:49:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/over-diagnosed.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/soaring-rates.php Autism Information A new study estimates that 1 in 88 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:26:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/soaring-rates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/bully.php Autism Information New Data Show Children With Autism Bullied Three Times More Frequently Than Their Unaffected Siblings - The Interactive Autism Network reports 63 percent of children with autism have been bullied. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/bully.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/cerebral-palsy/cp-info.php Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disorder in which abnormalities or damage in a baby's brain during infancy or early childhood permanently affects body movement and muscle coordination. Cerebral refers to the brain, and palsy refers to physical disorders. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:42:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/cerebral-palsy/cp-info.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/lyme-disease/surge.php Lyme Disease The northeastern U.S. should prepare for a surge in Lyme disease this spring. And we can blame fluctuations in acorns and mouse populations, not the mild winter. So reports Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:12:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/lyme-disease/surge.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/sleepdisorders/death-risk.php Sleep Disorders Obesity Raises Death Risk Tied To Sleeping Pills - New Findings Delivered At American Heart Association Meeting Also Show Heightened Risk In Men And Young Adults. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:18:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/sleepdisorders/death-risk.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/higher-doses.php ADHD and ADD Study pinpoints effects of different doses of an ADHD drug; Finds higher doses may harm learning. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:19:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/higher-doses.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/overdiagnosed.php ADHD and ADD Younger children in the classroom likely over-diagnosed with ADHD - Immaturity may lead to diagnosis of disorder. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:35:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/overdiagnosed.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/brain-science.php Autism Information CRAZY TO SANE with Lynette Louise offered FREE in April - Autism Awareness Month. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:03:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/brain-science.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/williams-syndrome.php Neurological Disorders Williams syndrome is a form of rare genetic disorder that is characterized by mild to moderate learning difficulties or mental retardation, a unique personality combining high levels of empathy, anxiety, and over-friendliness, and distinctive facial features. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:24:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/williams-syndrome.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/motor-skills.php Autism Information Autism affects motor skills, study indicates - Children with autism often have problems developing motor skills, such as running, throwing a ball or even learning how to write. But scientists have not known whether those difficulties run in families or are linked to autism. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:27:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/motor-skills.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/epilepsy-work.php Epilepsy An individualized assessment of nearly every person who experiences epilepsy will find them being defined as a, person with a disability, under the ADA according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:47:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/epilepsy-work.php