Pervasive developmental disorders

Caravel Autism Health Opens Another Wisconsin Center for Children with Autism

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Branches of biology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Autism, Pervasive developmental disorders, Global perceptions of autism, Autism Speaks

KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children on the autism spectrum, has just opened a new center in Kenosha, WI.

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  • KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children on the autism spectrum, has just opened a new center in Kenosha, WI.
  • Caravel Autism Health was founded in Green Bay in 2009 by clinicians who specialize in treating childhood autism.
  • "Caravel Autism Health wants to expand access to the best possible care for children who have autism," said Mike Miller, Caravel's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Since 2009, Caravel Autism Health has been devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism.

Autism Science Foundation Funds Four New ‘Baby Siblings Research Consortium’ Grants

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Branches of biology, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatry, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, Pervasive developmental disorders, Autism Science Foundation, Autism Speaks, Autism rights movement

New York, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its 2021 Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) database grant recipients.

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  • New York, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its 2021 Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) database grant recipients.
  • Its mission is to support autism research by providing funding to scientists and organizations conducting autism research.
  • ASF also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
  • To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.autismsciencefoundation.org.

Caravel Autism Health Opens Third Autism Therapy Center for Families in the Treasure Valley

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Branches of biology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Autism, Pervasive developmental disorders, Learning disabilities

"ABA therapy is critically important for children who are on the autism spectrum," according to Anna McLane, MA, BCBA, clinical director for Caravel Autism Health in Meridian.

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  • "ABA therapy is critically important for children who are on the autism spectrum," according to Anna McLane, MA, BCBA, clinical director for Caravel Autism Health in Meridian.
  • By bringing three new autism therapy centers to the Treasure Valley, we have significantly expanded local availability and access to high-quality autism services.
  • Prior to opening the Meridian center, Caravel established autism therapy centers in Boise and Nampa earlier this year.
  • Since 2009, Caravel Autism Health has been devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism.

Virtual, Inc. Adds Council of Autism Service Providers to its Full-Service Industry Association Client Roster

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Philanthropy, Other Education, Health, General Health, Foundation, Other Professional Services, Education, Psychiatric diagnosis, Pervasive developmental disorders, Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Branches of biology, Autism

Virtual, Inc. today announced the addition of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) as a new client to Virtuals growing full-service industry association practice.

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  • Virtual, Inc. today announced the addition of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) as a new client to Virtuals growing full-service industry association practice.
  • CASP is a non-profit association of for-profit and not-for-profit agencies serving individuals with autism and other developmental disorders.
  • The organization includes more than 225 member organizations focused on developing evidence-based best practices for the approximately 70,000 individuals nationwide served by CASPs member autism service providers .
  • CASP member agencies employ approximately 50,000 professionals providing services to children and adults with autism across the United States.

Kristin Farmer, Founder & CEO of ACES, Makes Significant Donation to UC San Diego in Support of Clinical Initiatives Focused on the Early Diagnosis of Autism

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
General Health, Other Health, Health, Other Education, Education, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Pervasive developmental disorders, Abnormal psychology, Branches of biology, Autism, Geraldine Dawson

Farmer and Pierce have a long history of collaboration focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism.

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  • Farmer and Pierce have a long history of collaboration focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism.
  • Farmers gift will support the creation of the ACES Innovation Project to further this mission and focus on advancing research in early autism diagnosis tools and translating tools into clinical settings.
  • Refining the Get SET Early program, which has been used to screen more than 100,000 infants and toddlers.
  • The areas that Kristins gift will support are all critical components of our work at the UC San Diego Autism Center for Excellence, said Pierce.

Rett Syndrome Research Trust Announces Development of the ORCA Measure to Assess Communication Ability of Individuals with Rett Syndrome

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Branches of biology, Neurological disorders, Clinical medicine, Health, Learning disabilities, Psychiatric diagnosis, Developmental neuroscience, Pervasive developmental disorders, Rett, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Angelman syndrome

"Most individuals with Rett Syndrome have great difficulties communicating, so parents and caregivers are often at a loss in understanding their loved one's needs and wants," said Monica Coenraads, Chief Executive Officer of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT).

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  • "Most individuals with Rett Syndrome have great difficulties communicating, so parents and caregivers are often at a loss in understanding their loved one's needs and wants," said Monica Coenraads, Chief Executive Officer of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT).
  • Currently, there is no comprehensive tool to assess communication among individuals with Rett Syndrome.
  • The tool was created to measure communication abilities in individuals living with Angelman Syndrome, another neurodevelopmental disorder with communication challenges similar to Rett Syndrome.
  • Scientists estimate that the Rett ORCA study will need to enroll 270 Rett Syndrome families in order to satisfy the requirements for FDA validation.

Autism Learning Partners Expands ABA Services in Utah to Salt Lake City

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Neurological disorders, Pervasive developmental disorders, Branches of biology, Abnormal psychology, Autism, Cision

SALT LAKE CITY, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ALP strives to give hope, support, and paths of progress for children and their families living with autism and related disorders.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ALP strives to give hope, support, and paths of progress for children and their families living with autism and related disorders.
  • "We have been grateful to support families in Provo, Utah since June of 2019 and look forward to the expansion into Salt Lake City with the collaboration of community members, talented BCBA's and behavior technicians.
  • Services include: Applied Behavioral Analysis and additionally offer speech, occupational, physical therapies, and diagnostic services in select regions.
  • To learn more about Autism Learning Partners and its services, please visit AutismLearningPartners.com.

NEW LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OPENS IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Psychiatric diagnosis, Branches of biology, Psychiatry, Autism, Abnormal psychology, Pervasive developmental disorders, Learning disabilities

ABA therapy is a scientifically-validated form of treatment frequently prescribed to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and is the primary form of care provided at InBloom.

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  • ABA therapy is a scientifically-validated form of treatment frequently prescribed to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and is the primary form of care provided at InBloom.
  • I think the one thing thats always worth mentioning is that our clinical team here in Arizona is truly amazing.
  • The Chandler Learning Center is located at 1347 N. Alma School Road, Suite 220.
  • Founded in 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, InBloom Autism Services provides Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism as well as Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout Florida, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

M&T Bank and Life-Skills App Magnusmode Collaborate to Support Customers with Autism, Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Learning disabilities, Branches of biology, Pervasive developmental disorders, Neurological disorders, Childhood psychiatric disorders, Autism, Disability, Dementia, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

"We are excited to work with Magnusmode not only because they're an inspiring local startup, but also because their product is incredibly intuitive and well-designed to support our customers."

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  • "We are excited to work with Magnusmode not only because they're an inspiring local startup, but also because their product is incredibly intuitive and well-designed to support our customers."
  • Using digitalized "Card Decks," the MagnusCards app guides users through tasks and activities that might otherwise feel challenging or overwhelming.
  • The app's users include people with autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury, dementia, ADHD and other cognitive disabilities.
  • "Confusing or complex services can create barriers for people with autism and other cognitive disabilities.

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Presents Sleep Data from Study of Zygel™ in Children and Adolescents with Both Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies SLEEP 2021 Annual

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Branches of biology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Autism, Pervasive developmental disorders, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Autism spectrum, Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders, Autism therapies

Furthermore, the children with both DEE and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) showed more wide-ranging benefits on sleep compared to those with DEE alone.

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  • Furthermore, the children with both DEE and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) showed more wide-ranging benefits on sleep compared to those with DEE alone.
  • Epilepsy and sleep disorders have a bidirectional relationship and co-occur in individuals with ASD.
  • While these results are exploratory in nature, they are encouraging and warrant confirmation in future clinical trials of Zygel in patients with DEE and/or ASD.
  • Any forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release.