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Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm
Nearly a third of cases of autism spectrum disorder may have a serotonin component. Scientists now provided further proof by using a serotonin-mimicking medication to improve the social behaviors of a particular type of mice.

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I would like to ask what the possibilities are of my six year old sons chances of living an independent life. He has learning, and speech difficulties, and is on the autism spectrum.

Brain’s Electrical Activity May Help Spot Infants at High Risk for Autism
Title: Brain’s Electrical Activity May Help Spot Infants at High Risk for Autism Category: Health News Created: 2/22/2011 12:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2011

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I really think I have it. My psychiatrist says because I have mental illness, she is happy to explain everything in terms of mental illness. But I think I have Aspergers too. Am I supposed to see a Neurologist?
I think I have it because I score very high on online tests. I have almost all the traits of Aspergers that I have read about. I want a real test done so I know for sure if I have it.

Social Communication Intervention for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Patricia Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP www.asha.org Intermediate level 4-hour DVD and manual 0.4 ASHA CEUs Item #0112997

Attention needed for attention deficiency
AS a child, it was about impulsiveness, the inability to focus and hyperactivity. School was boring and he was often isolated from the rest and told to just keep quiet and to be still. Eventually, it was about drug abuse, at an early age.

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I live in California and would like to work with children with autism. What should I do to be able to work in this type of environment? Thank you

I am looking for the title of a book that I think came out within the last 2 years. It is about a young women murdered and the teen she tutors is thought to be a suspect. I believe that the teen has autism or some type of disorder. The mother may even question whether her son commited the crime. I am thinking it is a female author and may have been the author’s first novel. I thought maybe the word ‘son’ was in the title. Would appreciate any suggestions.

Dating-wise? In-depth answers and personal experiences appreciated. In this case, the Aspergers is moderate and the Bipolar II is pretty severe, slow cycling, with long bouts of depression that come with mild hallucinations.