Wednesday, August 17, 2005

AUTISM: A woman with autism finds joy in serving others


From the CEC Smart Brief:


When she was young, doctors told the parents of Mary-Minn Sirag that their daughter was severely retarded and would never lead an independent life. Yet, thanks to the early intervention of her grandmother and her own determination, Sirag graduated from college, married a theoretical physicist and recently earned an award for her advocacy of people with autism. The Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.) (8/17)

Research: Drug helps aggressive children with autism


A new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry reports that the drug resperidone, used to treat schizophrenic adults, helped 83% of disruptive children with autism improve their behavior significantly. ConsumerAffairs.com (08/16)

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