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7th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research 2008 (IMFAR)
May 15 - 17, 2008, London, United Kingdom
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Conference News- Scientists Create Genetically Accurate Mouse Model for AutismMice containing a mutation in a gene encoding neuroligin-3 may represent the first genetically accurate model of autism, researchers report.
Medscape Medical News, May 28, 2008 - Unprovoked Seizures in First Year of Life May Signal Autism Spectrum DisorderIn a population-based study from Iceland, 13.7% of infants with unprovoked seizures in the first year of life went on to have an autism spectrum disorder.
Medscape Medical News, May 27, 2008 - "Baby Sibs" Study Finds Early Accelerated Head Growth May Predict AutismA study from the High-Risk Baby Siblings Research Consortium found increased head-growth rates in high-risk infants who went on to be diagnosed with autism.
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2008 - Modified Autism Diagnostic Tool Distinguishes Disorder as Early as 12 MonthsA modified version of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, the ADOS-Toddler Module, was successfully validated in 12-month-old infants.
Medscape Medical News, May 21, 2008 - Antiflea Pet Shampoos with Pyrethrin May Play a Role in AutismPregnant women who shampooed their pets with these products had increased odds of having an autistic child, in a study investigating household pesticides.
Medscape Medical News, May 20, 2008 - High-Functioning Autistic Teens Benefit From Friendship Training ProgramHigh-functioning teens with autism exhibited significant improvement in social functioning following a 14-week treatment intervention, in a recent study.
Medscape Medical News, May 19, 2008
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