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Online procedure helps to fast-track autism diagnosis

As the number of cases of autism continues to rise , clinicians and parents are looking for faster and more accurate methods to spot signs of the disorder. A new procedure that cuts diagnosis time

Researchers build iPad app around autism skills

University of Edinburgh researchers have combined gaming with autism research in a new app, FindMe, that they say could help autistic children as young as 18 months. Touchscreens, tablets and other

Autism program bolstered by $500K telehealth grant

Telehealth may save the day for autistic children in rural Michigan. State officials are hoping a $500,000 grant to Eastern Michigan University's Autism Collaborative Center (ACC) will bridge at

Wide range of educational opportunities: From finance and operations to disaster preparedness and public policy

Interested in hearing about how telehealth applies to various clinical service areas? How about discussing telehealth's influence in emergency and disaster response ? The ATA's 16th Annual

Latest attempts at mobile autism treatment highlight ease of use

A North Carolina start-up, AustismSphere, is taking another run at using mobile health to help treat the symptoms of autism. It has been tried before, but without success, largely because parents and

iPad apps open new world for special-needs children

For some, the iPad may be a pricey toy. For others, it's a relatively low-cost means of treatment for special-needs children. According to GigaOM, "The iPad is a recognized tool of therapy for