Autism news
NAS(UK) welcomes the publication of NICE Quality Standard on autism
Autistic boy's family appeals to Scott Morrison
A BANGLADESHI family with an autistic son is waiting for the federal Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to personally intervene in their case after they were refused permanent residency because of the son's medical condition.
Enamul and Siuly Kabir had their appeal to the Migration Review Tribunal knocked back in October because their son Srijon's condition could "likely result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care and community services".
But Enamul Kabir, who works as a statistician at the University of Queensland, said Srijon required no medication or therapy.
Monique Blakemore: Asperger Women UK, Autism Strategy Review
Monique Blakemore from Manchester UK has Asperger’s Syndrome and is an autism advocate for others on the autistic spectrum and for families supporting autistic individuals. She has two young sons who are both on the autistic spectrum.
Monique is an active campaigner, advocate and coach. Earlier this year she facilitated Autism Bubble Day of which more information can be read here and which was endorsed by The World Autism Organisation.
Monique is also Mentor and Specialist Advocate for autistic parents in care proceedings that are trying to obtain correct educational provision for their children.
Monique was employed as Employment Development Consultant covering Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire for a charity that provided employment coaching to adults with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
Susan Boyle diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
Susan Boyle: diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Photo: Getty Images
Scottish singer Susan Boyle has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism.
Boyle, a 52-year-old church volunteer who became a global singing sensation, told Britain's Observer newspaper she had been diagnosed a year ago and spoke of her relief after years of bullying for her learning difficulties.
I think people will treat me better because they will have a much greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do.
"It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid," she said.
Oxytocin alleviates autism: study
AAP
A SINGLE spray of the hormone oxytocin can temporarily help children with autism overcome their disorder, research has shown.
Scientists studied 17 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders who were randomly treated either with an oxytocin nasal spray or an inactive dummy compound.
Autistic boy's carer not to blame for death, says coroner
Felix Hua who disappeared in May 2009 during a field trip.
A carer who was unqualified to look after a severely autistic boy who drowned during a field trip should not be blamed for the teenager's death, a coroner has ruled.
On Thursday Coroner Heather Spooner ruled that Vipula Rajakaruna Mudiyanselage lacked the knowledge to care expertly for Felix Hua because he was not aware of the boy's disabilities and lacked the training and support from his then employer, Southern Cross Care.
Mr Rajakaruna Mudiyanselage was caring for Felix in his role as a community support worker when the 14-year-old went missing at Yarra Bend Park in Fairfield on May 30, 2009.
Felix's body was found three days later in the Yarra River, near Dights Falls, after an extensive search by police and the SES.