Part two of Shannon’s interview with Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, about the use of animals in research for autism. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox is the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). This episode was broadcast on December 2, 2011. Visit us at SkillsLiveOnline.com for more information.
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I’ve always wondered being both a person with aspergers and Chinese heritage, there is very little talk about aspergers syndrome which is a mild form of autism. Aspies seem like the type of people the Chinese life styles would appaud for aspergerian work ethic and subjects of interest which could help China with its econmy. Cause there is much talk about aspergers in western nations but what about eastern nations like China is there anything about aspergers there?
I’ve heard of stem cell research having the potential of curing illnesses like Parkinson’s disease but I was wondering if stem cell could possibly cure mental disorders like ADD, AD-HD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. A year or two ago I heard there was research at MIT that sounded promising but I haven’t heard anything new. I was wondering if stem cell research has the potential of making someone with Mental Retardation or Autism A-typical?
Promising new research: Could it unlock origins of autism?
A new study by UCLA scientists finds autism appears to change the molecular structure of the brain.
Research and Markets: 2011 R&D Trends: Autism Spectrum Disorders – Unknown Etiology and Low Industry Interest Hinders …
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “R&D Trends: Autism Spectrum Disorders – Unknown etiology and low industry interest hinders pipeline progression” report to their offering.
Bethel students expand research horizons through conferences
Bethel College’s emphasis on undergraduate research can lead students in many directions, some of them geographical – this spring to New York, Colorado and Georgia.
Autism center opens in Purdue Research Park
A new form of clinical teaching and learning could take place at Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, where ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Wednesday for Cornerstone Autism Center.
Extracting knowledge: Local man gives teeth for stem cell research
EAST COBB — Getting one’s wisdom teeth removed isn’t usually a joyful experience. But Scott Heyman, 30, of east Cobb, recently visited a local dentist office with optimism that his wisdom teeth ma…
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