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Medical Treatments for Autism

Submitted by feedbot on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 11:52
What are the best treatments for Autism? Regardless of which ones are chosen, the overall goals are: A) make the autistic person functionally independent, and B) to improve his or her quality of life. There are several types of Western treatments available for Autism.
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Models of transitional care for young people with complex health needs: a scoping review

Submitted by feedbot on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 01:40
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Conclusions  Despite agreement about the importance of effective transitional care, there is a paucity of evidence to inform best practice about both the process of and what constitutes effective transitional care. There is therefore an urgent need for research to evaluate current transitional care practices for young people with CHNs. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Sponsor Message:</i></b> Please support the <a href="http://www.doctorsinchains.org/">DoctorsInChains.org</a> campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors</p></div>
Conclusions  Despite agreement about the importance of effective transitional care, there is a paucity of evidence to inform best practice about both the process of and what constitutes effective transitional care. There is therefore an urgent need for research to evaluate current transitional care practices for young people with CHNs. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the DoctorsInChains.org campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors
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When the womb is no longer safe: chorioamnionitis.

Submitted by feedbot on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 22:45
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This article investigates current ideas about prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a midwifery point of view. PMID: 21999053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery Today with Internationalm Midwife)
This article investigates current ideas about prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a midwifery point of view. PMID: 21999053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery Today with Internationalm Midwife)
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Music and the Autistic Child

Submitted by feedbot on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 08:19
In February of 2010, the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) hosted a professional, Nina Kraus, from Northwestern University speaking about cognitive-sensory connection between speech and music. During her presentation on the subject, Kraus said the following: "Indeed, musical experience can enhance the very auditory processes that are often deficient in clinical populations including developmental dyslexia and autism."
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Cochlear implantation in children with cerebral palsy

Submitted by feedbot on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 02:22
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Conclusions: Children with complex needs are increasingly being referred for consideration of cochlear implantation. Further research is required to help guide candidacy, but each case must be considered individually. Higher functioning does appear to be the most important prognostic indicator regarding outcome but the effect of modest improvement in sound perception should not be underestimated. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Conclusions: Children with complex needs are increasingly being referred for consideration of cochlear implantation. Further research is required to help guide candidacy, but each case must be considered individually. Higher functioning does appear to be the most important prognostic indicator regarding outcome but the effect of modest improvement in sound perception should not be underestimated. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
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At What Age Does Autism Spectrum Disorder Begin?

Submitted by feedbot on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:38
Autism spectrum disorder can be complicated to diagnose because there are no set symptoms that everyone can look for. It varies from child to child and so does the severity. Each disorder has a range of symptoms that sometimes can imitate more than one condition. However, with a parent's awareness and a doctor's diagnosis, a child's autism spectrum disorder can be diagnosed and progress made.
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Autism Spectrum - Know The Facts

Submitted by feedbot on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:37
Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect the way that the individual communicates as well as socializes. In addition, there are also language skills as well as motor skills involved. A child with autism spectrum may have high IQ's or they may be mentally disabled.
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Why Is Special Education Needed With Autism?

Submitted by feedbot on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:30
If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you need to get his or her life has normal and structured as possible so they can thrive in their environment. That includes obtaining the appropriate education. You need to find a school that caters to autistic children in order to have the right balance of education necessary in a structured class.
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What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Submitted by feedbot on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 13:49
The term Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) refers to the range that experts put people in, based on the various autistic traits that they have. The "low end" of the spectrum includes all of the major characteristics of Autism. Meanwhile, the "high end" of ASD includes fully-socialized people whose behavior is nearly entirely...
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Mortality from 1 to 16-18 years in bilateral cerebral palsy

Submitted by feedbot on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 22:00
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Conclusions Although there were deaths throughout the childhood and teenage years, the majority of children with bilateral CP are likely to survive to adulthood, especially if they do not have major functional impairment at 2 years. This confirms findings of other studies of children with CP. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
Conclusions Although there were deaths throughout the childhood and teenage years, the majority of children with bilateral CP are likely to survive to adulthood, especially if they do not have major functional impairment at 2 years. This confirms findings of other studies of children with CP. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
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