WIBX 950 » autism

Study: Paternal, Maternal Age Linked to Autism

Althea Fung — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:22 +0000

Older paternal and maternal age is associated with having a child with autism, according to a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Read More|Comment

Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with 'Sensitive Santa' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:12:58 +0000

The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa.

So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.

Read More|Comment

Study Finds Autistic Kids Have Too Many Brain Cells — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:22:34 +0000

New research finds autistic children’s brains have far more neurons in the prefrontal cortex than those of kids who don’t have the disease.

Read More|Comment

Study Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism

WIBX AM 950 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:46:58 +0000

A study released by the Archives of General Psychiatry says children whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy are twice as likely to be autistic.

The study suggests that the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be risky early on in a pregnancy, CNN reported.

Read More|Comment

Free Presentation On Autism Assessment And Treatment

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:02:13 +0000

Oneida, NY (WIBX) - April is Autism Awareness month. To spread knowledge, a presentation is being held at the Oneida Public Library on Monday, April 18th from 6 to 8.

Read More|Comment