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Case to be Made for Vaccine Link to Autism

Case to be Made for Vaccine Link to Autism

The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children.

Online Autism Project Helps Parents

Online Autism Project Helps Parents

Autism occurs in one out of every 150 births and experts predict in the next decade autism will affect up to 4 million Americans.

Thousands Walk for Autism

Thousands Walk for Autism

Thousands of people turned for the second annual Georgia Walk for Autism at Atlantic Station on Saturday. Together, they raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research and treatment. Jennifer Leslie Reports

Do you have a question about autism?

What is Autism?

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects brain function. It normally appears during the first three years of a child?s life. Autism is characterized by difficulty with communication and social skills, as well as reasoning.

The exact cause of autism is not known. Researchers have been able to determine risk factors associated with this neurological disorder such as genetics, pregnancy abnormalities and gene mutation.

It is estimated that up to six children -- out of every 1,000 -- have autism. Boys are also four times more likely to have the disorder than girls.

Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world, increasing at a rate of 10-17 percent a year.

Georgia Walk for Autism

The 2008 Georgia Walk for Autism will take place April 12, 2008 at Atlantic Station.

Walk donations benefit Autism Speaks and The Marcus Institute. These organizations aim to increase awareness of autism. It is estimated that more than 10,000 children in Georgia are affected by autism.

11Alive is a proud sponsor of the Georgia Walk for Autism. For more information, go to www.walknowforautism.org/georgia.

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Surgical Treatment for Nerve Damage

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Failure Rate High on CRCT Math

Failure Rate High on CRCT Math

If you're the parent of middle school students and haven't received Criterion-Reference Competency Test (CRCT) scores, brace yourself.  Hundreds of students have failed.

A Personality Test for Your Cat

A Personality Test for Your Cat

It happens to all of us. You fall in love with someone's looks... but then he's not quite what you expected. Even, sometimes, if he's a cat.

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