AUTISM
THE NEW FORTY Phillip McCollum rocks!
There are times when I am so proud of our students at NDSU. Last evening was one of those times. It started when I happened upon a Facebook post on a student-run unofficial NDSU Facebook page called O...
Posted on 4/18/13 at 10:16 PM
COBBERS ON THE BRAIN Autism and Xenobiotics
Methylation and redox buffering activities are equally supported by the methionine cycle and transsulfuration during normal redox conditions. [However], during oxidative stress multiple adaptive mecha...
Posted on 12/15/12 at 4:21 PM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Autism spectrum disorder pilot project passes Legislature
BISMARCK--The North Dakota Legislature has approved an autism spectrum disorder pilot program. Senate Bill 2268 allows the Department of Human Services to use up to $200,000 for a regional autism spe...
Posted on 4/20/11 at 1:49 PM
ON MY MIND Learning about Autism
I don't have anyone in my family or know anyone in my circle of friends who hasAutism, so I had not paid attention to it. Yesterday Mn/DOT offered a brown bag presentation aboutAutism Spectrum Disord...
Posted on 4/15/11 at 1:14 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Temple Grandin
Showing animals some kindness and understanding life from their perspective has been a concern for good farmers for a long time, it became fashionable January 16th, 2011-more on that later. Temple ...
Posted on 1/21/11 at 6:12 AM
Older fathers are more likely to have autistic grandchildren 
Men who have children when they are older are more likely to have grandchildren with autism, according to a study which shows for the first time that risk factors for autism may build up over generations.
By Kate Kelland , April 28, 2013
Missing autistic Minnesota teen found 20 miles away
An autistic teen who went missing from White Bear Lake this week has been found safe at a grocery store 20 miles away.
By Associated Press , April 06, 2013
Farrah Thoreson, Grand Forks N.D. letters: Autism program says thanks for use of facilities
Farrah Thoreson of Grand Forks writes in about autism.
By Farrah Thoreson , February 25, 2013
Altru offers free autism screening
Altru Health System says it is offering a free autism screening clinic 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at its rehabilitation center in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , January 10, 2013
Devoted Grafton mother pushes back the veil of autism
When her son, Ethan, was diagnosed with autism at age 2 in fall 2005, Jalene Suda devoted herself completely to his recovery. She quit a good job to stay home and marshal every available resource to free her son from this complex, isolating brain disorder.
By Pamela Knudson , December 26, 2012
Minnesota autism advocate criticizes GOP's Cravaack
An autism advocate accused Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack on Monday of revealing his son's autism to get sympathy as he faces questions about his Minnesota ties in a tight congressional race.
By Associated Press , October 29, 2012
Researchers use ‘toy’ robot to gain insight into autistic children
Researchers are using "toy" robots in an attempt to diagnose autism early, before children reach the normal stage of speech development when the disease is usually recognized.
By Elizabeth Campbell , August 13, 2012
Altru offers autism screening
ltru Health System will hold a free autism screening clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 8 at the Altru Rehabilitation Center in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , July 31, 2012
Universal language: Music therapy can be bridge over troubled water
“Music truly is the universal language,” said music therapist Anna Driscoll. “Whether or not we have the ability to communicate in the first place, music has the ability to bridge the gap. Music is able to express feelings we can’t ourselves.”
By Tracy Frank , July 16, 2012
Teen is on front lines of autism clinical trial
She lives in a world no one else can enter, unable to speak or interact with others. But 16-year-old Rebecca Singer may be playing an important role in science.
By Barbara Williams , July 09, 2012
1 missing Wisconsin autistic boy found dead, 2nd alive
Two apparently unrelated searches for autistic boys in Wisconsin ended with opposite outcomes Wednesday as one was found dead in a Dane County retention pond and the other was discovered safe along the banks of the Mississippi River in Pierce County, authorities said.
By Associated Press , July 04, 2012
Healing power of animals: Program builds social skills, self-confidence
Connecting with nature can improve lives of people with autism and other disabilities
By Pamela Knudson , June 18, 2012
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