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RESEARCH

IMFAR Reports Small Advances in Autism Research

The International Meeting

for Autism Research, IMFAR is an annual meeting that has attracted hundreds

of autism related scientists, researchers,

clinicians and even students

who are interested in advancing the knowledge base of what autism.

The 2010 International Meeting for Autism

Research (IMFAR) took place this May 20-22, 2010 in Philadelphia. Some of the

IMFAR findings have been reported in recent editions of the SAR. Here are

some those presentations reported from the Medscape news service.

• Pupillary Reflex Differences Distinguish Autism From Typical

Development

Medscape Medical News,

May 28, 2010

• Speech Pitch More Variable in Autistic Children Than Typical Children

Medscape Medical News,

May 27, 2010

• Delaying or Forgoing Childhood Vaccines Offers No Neuropsychological

Benefit Down the Road

Medscape Medical News,

May 27, 2010

• Autistic Adults Show Lower Retinal Response to Light Stimuli

Medscape Medical News,

May 26, 2010

• Study Suggests Infertility and Use of Fertility Drugs Increases Risk

for Autism

Medscape Medical News,

May 26, 2010

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Innovative Technology for Autism Tech Demo

Excerpted from Autism Speaks. tinyurl.com/26q87gn

The Innovative Technology for Autism

demonstration [was] sponsored by Autism Speaks and organized by Sophia

Colamarino, Ph.D. and Simon Wallace, Ph.D. and Goodwin, Ph.D. I have

to say this was a highlight among highlights! Families mingled with autism

researchers and computer scientists to explore the latest technologies.

Individuals with of all ages with ASD tried out the new computer Tech Demo

Fun with new technology programs, applications and toys. An

elementary-school-age boy focused intently on the computer while his teacher

explained how this computer program had revealed the boy's aptitude for math

and reading and allowed him to be integrated into the regular classroom.

Other projects included computerized games that teach skills using applied

behavior analysis, programs that promote social interaction and communication

devices. View higlights from the ITA demo below.

tinyurl.com/26q87gn

For More on IMFAR. . .

.. . .see From Molecules to Medicine: Thoughts on the 2010

International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) from the Chief Science

Officer, By Geri

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RESEARCH

IMFAR Reports Small Advances in Autism Research

Innovative Technology for Autism Tech Demo

Autism And Mental Retardation Suggested To Be Caused By Newly Found Gene

Variant

A Link Between The Immune System And Mental Illness

People With Asperger's Less Likely To See Purpose Behind The Events In

Their Lives

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Chicago Ground Zero For Vaccine Safety Debate

Court Resets Filing Time for ‘Non-Table’ Vaccine-Injury Cases Like ‘Autism’

MEDIA

A Dose of Controversy Sunday Dateline

PEOPLE

Autistic Boy Arrested After Confrontation With Officer

State Police Investigating Tasing Of Autistic Teen in Georgia

Attorney Speaks Of Long-Term Damage To Autistic Students In PA Abuse

Indiana Mom Sentenced On Neglect Charges

COMMENTARY

Fear of Immunization A Symptom Of A Wider Crisis Of Trust

Autism And Vaccines – The Truth Behind a Tragedy

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