admin on August 25th, 2009

Ben, my son. He is newly diagnosed autistic. Just one of his behaviors while playing a video game. I allow him to play games as he had a significant developmental delays with fine and gross motor skills. Please excuse the amateur nature of this video. Duration : 0:0:51 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fversprill.com%2F397%2Fautism-4%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Autism’; addthis_pub [...]

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admin on July 12th, 2009

Autism is a complex, heterogeneous disorder characterized by three core symptoms domains: social deficits,language delay, and repetitive behaviors. This presentation discusses the underlying neurobiology and brain circuitry of the repetitive behavior and social deficits domains. Dr. Hollander will discuss new treatment developments for repetitive behaviors, social deficits, neurocognition and disruptive behaviors. Series: M.I.N.D. Institute Lecture [...]

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admin on June 23rd, 2009

2003 UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Summer Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders presents Randi J. Hagerman, M.D., F.A.A.P. discussing advances at the molecular and behavioral levels and features that they have in common as well as differences in regards to Fragile X gene and autism. Series: M.I.N.D. Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders [2/2004] [Health and Medicine] [...]

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admin on March 22nd, 2009

Uta Frith, Professor in Cognitive Development at the University of London, looks at a whole causal chain of step-by-step explanations for autism. This causal chain is built by connecting biology and behavior. and finding the middle ground – cognition. Series: “MIND Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders” [10/2006] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show [...]

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admin on January 13th, 2009

Today’s show is going to be a little different. Duration : 0:6:18 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fversprill.com%2F170%2Fautism-2%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Autism’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: autism, autistic, behavior, comedy, disorder, funny, informative, medical, variety, wyotk

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