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A killer being tried on murder charges is blaming autism. The autism community is outraged.

That argument, unusual in a Canadian court, is drawing outrage from the autism community. Advocates have denounced it as “egregious”; they warn it could promote unsubstantiated fears about an already vulnerable and misunderstood population. “We’ll be …

Brooklyn baby stabbed 'by her autistic nine-year-old brother'

Baby girl is in critical condition after being STABBED in the stomach inside a Brooklyn apartment 'by her autistic nine-year-old brother' A 14-month-old baby suffered a laceration to her stomach in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, on Tuesday afternoon …

Psychiatrist who says Minassian's 'extreme form' of autism is similar to psychosis returns to stand at Toronto van ...

TORONTO -- An American forensic psychiatrist who says Alek Minassian’s “extreme form” of autism is similar to psychosis returns to the stand Wednesday for his third day of testimony. Here are live updates from court proceedings. Story continues below. Dr. …

Missing Teen With Autism Found Safe In Buffalo

UPDATE: Authorities say 15-year-old Charlie was found safe Tuesday night in Buffalo, about 30 miles west of Brooklyn Park. Police say they don’t yet know how the child arrived there. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public’s …

Howard County Autism Society donates communication boards for nonverbal students to eight elementary schools

A student uses the new communication board at Waverly Elementary School. The Howard County Autism Society donated communication boards to eight elementary schools in the school system for nonverbal students. (Nicholas Griner/Photo courtesy of Nicholas …

MANDEL: Killer Alek Minassian's autism akin to psychosis, psychiatrist says

Even after all this time, it is so chilling, so disturbing, to hear again Alek Minassian’s complete lack of emotion as he describes deliberately running down as many people as he can. The defence psychiatrist who is testifying on his behalf obviously feels …

Brooklyn Park Police Searching For Missing Teen With Autism

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teen who lives with Autism. Charlie, 15, was last seen on the 7900 block of Brooklyn Boulevard. He is White and has a skinny build, standing about 5-feet-5- …

Psychiatrist testifies on link between 'extreme form' of autism and culpability at Toronto van attack trial

TORONTO -- Alek Minassian has an “extreme form” of autism that is similar to psychosis, and that type of “severely distorted” view of the world is enough to be a mitigating factor in culpability, an American forensic psychiatrist testified at the Toronto …

Police looking for missing 13-year-old Utah boy with autism

Centerville police are asking for help finding a missing 13-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum. William Hatch lives in Centerville and attends the Spectrum Academy in North Salt Lake. He was last seen around 3 p.m. at the Spectrum Academy. He was …

Dad slams hypocrisy after ban from autistic son’s awards

A Sunshine Coast school has been forced to backflip on a ban that would have prevented the parents of an autistic student from attending an awards ceremony. Sunshine Coast father, Patrick, said his 14-year-old autistic son had received an award for …

The world was not built for autistic people, but there are simple ways you can help people like me

Having a casual conversation can be the most stressful part of some people's day. Sheree Somers knows what this feels like and she has some advice for us all to make things better. The world is an incredibly overwhelming and confusing place for me. …

Residents in centre for autism had to stay in bedrooms ‘for own safety’

Residents of a centre for those with intellectual disabilities and autism had to stay in their bedrooms “for their own safety” on a number of occasions, a report from the State’s health watchdog has found. An inspector from the Health Information and …

Autistic man anxious about benefits found mummified after lying dead for months

A young man who was anxious about visiting a job centre to keep claiming his benefits was found 'mummified' after lying dead for nine months. An inquest heard Roy Curtis, 28, had his Government benefits stopped when he refused to attend a fit-to- …

Using Genetic Maps of the Brain to Understand Autism & Related Psychiatric Illnesses - A Free Webinar from the Brain & ...

New York, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting a free webinar “Using Genetic Maps of the Brain to Understand Autism & Related Psychiatric Illnesses” on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, from 2pm to 3pm ET.  …

Hope that five-year wait for autism diagnoses could end

Health & Social Care has prioritised its budget to enable the appointment of a community paediatrician, which will allow the committee to fulfil its publicly-stated objective of ensuring the implementation of a fit-for-purpose autism assessment pathway …

Man arrested for raping teenager with autism in Rajshahi: police

Police early today arrested a man on charges of raping a 17-year-old with autism six months back in Rajshahi's Paba upazila. The arrestee, Nuruzzaman (42), is a farmer of Baksara village in the upazila, said Officer-in-Charge of Paba Police Station …

Scientists use large-scale method to study genes associated with autism spectrum disorder

Scientists at Harvard University, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and MIT have developed a technology to investigate the function of many different genres in many different cell types at once, in a living organism. They applied the large-scale …

Forensic psychiatrist who studies autism and violence testified at the Alek Minassian’s trial

Autistic man found 'mummified' after laying dead for nine months

An autistic man who was anxious about visiting a job centre in order to keep claiming benefits, was found 'mummified' after laying dead for nine months, an inquest heard today. Roy Curtis, 28, felt his comfortable world was going to disappear after …

Coronavirus: Dealing with the “New Normal” - How Anxiety, Stress, and Social Media. When to seek a Psychiatrist.

Understanding Situational Stress vs. An Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Symptoms and Signs, When To Seek Psychiatric Treatment COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Understanding Situational Stress vs. An Anxiety …

How to Save on Energy Costs in Manufacturing

Industrial manufacturers are the biggest consumers of power. Find out how to manage energy consumption and save on cost. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrial manufacturers are among the biggest domestic …

simpleshow Wins Two 2020 Training Magazine Choice Awards

The leading explainer video company recognized in the categories of Authoring Tool and Custom Content/Program Development. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- simpleshow, the platform for digital products …

School Renovations and New Construction: To Build or Not to Build is the Question

Early school closures during coronavirus outbreak present a dilemma for lab & facility managers. Read if it’s OK to proceed with construction projects. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction …

Liles Parker PLLC Lands John Pierce, a Nationally-Known Former Federal Prosecutor and Health Care / White Collar Counsel

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liles Parker PLLC is pleased to announce that prominent white collar defense attorney, John Pierce, has joined our team of experienced health care attorneys. …

Hand Up Network™ Featured in National Promotion by Borden Dairy

Hand Up Network™ was featured by Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, as a part of their National Giving Tuesday promotion TYLER, TEXAS, USA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TYLER, Texas, December 2, 2020, …

Intermountain Healthcare COVID-19 Researchers Begin Study to See if Blood Thinners Prevent Clots in Patients

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intermountain Healthcare researchers are launching a study in Utah as part of a national movement to develop treatments and therapies to examine the effects of …

Oncology Nursing Foundation Increases Support for Oncology Nurses During Global Pandemic

The Oncology Nursing Foundation was created in 1981 to accept charitable contributions to advance important activities on behalf of oncology nursing. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oncology …

Scribe-X Earns a Spot on the PBJ’s Fastest-Growing Private 100 Companies List Three Years Running

PORTLAND, OR, USA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe-X, a leading provider of quality-driven remote and onsite medical scribe services, celebrates making the Portland Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Private 100 Companies List for …

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Associated with Fewer Deaths in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Dr. Patrick Nemechek reports on a promising clinical trial in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Immunology OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nemechek Technologies is proud to announce publication …

Red Flag Warning: Spinal Epidural Abscess… Early Diagnosis Necessary

Dr. Greg Vigna discusses the failure to diagnose epidural abscess resulting in catastrophic neurological injuries. SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The problem with spinal epidural abscesses is …

New Highly Anticipated Book Promises to Help People Realize Their True Potential

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ignite Press announced the release of Untie Every kNOT: Discover What kNOTS Are Causing You to Miss Out, Chicken Out or Be Counted Out!, by nationally recognized speaker, …

Sharing Life, GoGetTested Test Underserved Populations for COVID-19

Nonprofit partners with GGT to offer mobile testing to North Texas community MESQUITE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Underserved populations in North Texas now have much easier access to free, rapid, accurate COVID …

Cannabidiol Oil (CBD Oil) Market 2020 Global Trends, Top players, Demand, Share, Segmentation and Forecast to 2026

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish Market Research Report On-“Cannabidiol Oil (CBD Oil) Market 2020 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Growth 2026” PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cannabidiol Oil …

Cancer Insurance Market 2020 Growth, Size, Share, Trends Analysis And Forecast To 2025

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Cancer Insurance -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2025” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cancer Insurance Industry …

New COVID-19 Screening Kit Launches to Identify a Prevalent and Early Symptom of COVID-19

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimist Screening LLC. has launched a FDA Registered Class 2 Medical Device which can be used to detect Loss of Smell (Anosmia) a prevalent symptom of COVID-19. COVID-19 appears …

Dr. Navid Vahedi Discusses the Most Popular Classic Cars in the World Today

Classic Cars Are an Area of Fascination for Many People, Including Dr. Navid Vahedi, Who Is an Expert on Classic Cars LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There are a lot of people who are looking for the newest …

Dental CAD/CAM Materials and Systems Market 2020 Global Share, Trend, Segmentation, Analysis and Forecast to 2026

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish New Report On-“Dental CAD/CAM Materials and Systems Market 2020 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Growth 2026” PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dental CAD…

DOTmed.com, Inc. awarded a group purchasing agreement for Surplus Equipment Recycling, Service and Sales with Premier

NEW YORK, NY, USA, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOTmed.com, Inc. has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Equipment Recycling and eWaste Management with Premier. Effective November 1st, 2020, the new agreement allows Premier …

Charter, Jet Cards Or Memberships For Your Private Flights? Private Jet Card Comparisons Provides Updated, Unbiased Data

Private Jet Card Comparisons compares 65+ variables that impact choice. Compare private jet flight costs with our exclusive QUICK COMPARE FLIGHT PRICING tool. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As …