Category Archives: Learning Disabilities

Test to Identify Genetic Defects

According to British researchers, within the next year a new test could be used to identify any and all of the 15,000 known genetic defects while a baby is still within the mother’s womb. This test utilizes karyomapping, which basically … Continue reading

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New Study for Autism

Researchers are doing one of the largest scale studies on Autism called Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI). They are looking for 1200 women who are pregnant and already have one child diagnosed with Autism. The study will begin by … Continue reading

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“Autism Escapes” Helps Children Travel to LADDERS Clinic

Autism Escapes provides alternative travel arrangements for parents with Autistic children needing to travel for medical services. Continue reading

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Working with Autistic Students

Working with an autistic student is not as simple as working with a student with an academic learning disability. Continue reading

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Does My Child Have a Writing Disability?

Wondering if your child has a disability in writing? Here are some symptoms to look for. Continue reading

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