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World Autism Awareness Day: What Do I Need to Know?
This Saturday, April 2, marks the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Make sure you show your support by wearing blue. Many organizations and groups including Autism Speaks and the United Nations will honor the day. Around the globe, historic airports, bridges, museums, concert halls, restaurants, hospitals and retail stores will be marked with blue lighting in an effort to help raise awareness. Unfortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 68 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, as they account for 1 in 42 cases, while girls account for 1 in 189 cases. At the bottom of this page we have included links to various organizations involved in autism awareness efforts. We hope that someday a cure or direct cause is discovered concerning this disorder, as many people who have autism suffer great…
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It is World Autism Awareness Day
Today marks World Autism Awareness Day 2015. To raise awareness, many people around the world are participating in the “Light It Up Blue” campaign, by wearing blue. In addition, many buildings are expected to be lit up in blue as visual to remind people about the challenges that people with autism face. Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Some experts say that the increase is due to a better awareness by doctors and parents about the condition. Keep in mind, autism can have a great impact on a person’s social, communication and behavioral functioning. The United Nations first designated world Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Why Should I Speak to an Attorney If My Twins Suffer From Autism? Do your fraternal twins suffer from autism? Our law firm is currently looking for…
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Do Pets Help Children with Autism?
Do your fraternal twins suffer from autism? Our law firm is currently looking for parents of autistic fraternal twins, because we believe that there may be a link between the disorder and the drug terbutaline, also known as Brethine, Bricanyl and Brethaire. We are studying fraternal twins because they share 50 percent of their DNA with their siblings, but face the same exposures during gestation, meaning they share exposure to all substances with their mother including to potentially harmful drugs. With this in mind, whenever we hear about stories involving therapy for autism victims, we like to spread the news. Recently, CBS News reported that pets, especially dogs, have a unique impact on children with autism. According to the news outlet, researchers have discovered that autistic children who have pets at home usually have much more advanced social skills, and are more assertive and communicative than children who do not…
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