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A genome-wide linkage and association scan reveals novel loci for autism

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Although autism is a highly heritable neurodevelopmental disorder, attempts to identify specific susceptibility genes have thus far met with limited success1. Genome-wide association studies using half a million or more markers, particularly those with very large sample sizes achieved through meta-analysis, have shown great success in mapping genes for other complex genetic traits.

Connectivity may play role in autism

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Genome-wide associations home in on proteins responsible for cell adhesion
By Tina Hesman Saey
Web edition : Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Autism immerses 2-year-olds in a synchronized world

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Toddlers with autism may closely monitor co-occurring sights and sounds, resulting in a neglect of social signals

Gene links autism, bellyaches

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Whether dietary changes can improve brain functioning is still unclear
By Tina Hesman Saey
March 28th, 2009; Vol.175 #7 (p. 11)

Forum sheds light on new methods in autism care

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JEDDAH: To help the growing number of autistic children in the Arab world, the first scientific forum of autism centers in the Arab world began on Sunday night at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The event — entitled “Autism, Reality and Future” — was held under the support of Prince Talal, president of the Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND), and was organized by the Al-Faisalya Women Welfare Society and the Jeddah Autism Center.

UN co-chairs autism awareness campaign

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The United Nations today co-launched a conference on autism designed to promote quicker intervention, more compassion and greater acceptance of those afflicted.

“Not too long ago, those affected by autism-related disorders were set aside: placed in institutions or dismissed as untreatable ‘lost cases’,” said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s wife, Ban Soon-taek, who co-sponsored the event with First Ladies Laura Bush of the United States and Dorrit Moussaieff of Iceland.

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