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		<title>Two Different Strains of Autism Identified</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New research from the University of California Davis has identified two biologically different subtypes of autism.
The findings another important step forward in understanding the causes of autism and developing effective treatments – and maybe even a cure.
The Autism Phenome Project at UC Davis’s MIND Institute has been ongoing since 2006, studying the brain growth, environmental [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Autism Back-to-School Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Cerbasi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transitions are difficult for many children but for those with Autism, the stress of adjusting to a new routine is compounded. Though your child may have had instruction during the summer months, he is now headed for jam-packed days, complete with school, therapies, and hopefully social activities like challenger sports leagues, social skills groups, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Many Years is TV Shaving Off Your Life?</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-many-years-is-tv-shaving-off-your-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those hours spent watching television aren’t just wasting your life – they’re shortening it too.
A new study conducted by British researchers has found that watching TV for an average of six hours a day can shorten a person’s life expectancy by almost five years.
The researchers said that the impact of TV watching on longevity rivals [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Manny: Scientists Say Autism Has a Genetic Component &#8211; and I Agree</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After looking at the latest three studies led by researchers from Yale, Columbia and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, I have to believe, based on their data, that the genetic link that they have found in regards to autism is real and that it could lead to much more knowledge in the field and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I control my autistic child&#8217;s self injurious behavior?</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-can-i-control-my-autistic-childs-self-injurious-behavior/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Dr. Manny, I live in Australia and have four boys.  My second son, now 27 years old, has autism and an intellectual handicap.  Danny lives with us at home and will do so until I can no longer care for him.  He is affectionate to me but has self injurious behavior quite often, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Manny: The Rise of Developmental Disabilities Among Children Concerns Me</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/dr-manny-the-rise-of-developmental-disabilities-among-children-concerns-me/</link>
		<comments>http://www.askdrmanny.com/dr-manny-the-rise-of-developmental-disabilities-among-children-concerns-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 20:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One in six  children in the United States has some kind of developmental  disability, a new government study reports, which shows that the rate has been steadily increasing over the course of  the past decade.
The study was based on national  surveys of children under the age of 18 and included a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Minute Checklist Could Identify Autism in Children As Young As 1 Year Old</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/five-minute-checklist-could-identify-autism-in-children-as-young-as-1-year-old/</link>
		<comments>http://www.askdrmanny.com/five-minute-checklist-could-identify-autism-in-children-as-young-as-1-year-old/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A five-minute checklist may help doctors diagnose cases of autism in children earlier than ever, a new study reports.
The questionnaire, which can be filled out in pediatrician waiting rooms, asks caregivers about a child&#8217;s use of eye gaze, sounds, words, gestures, objects and other forms of age-appropriate communication.  It is meant to detect ASD, language [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I help my other children cope with one son&#8217;s autism diagnosis?</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-do-i-help-my-other-children-cope-with-one-sons-autism-diagnosis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-do-i-help-my-other-children-cope-with-one-sons-autism-diagnosis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, Dr. Manny.  I have three boys ages 5,7 and 9.  My youngest was diagnosed with autism at an early age.  He struggles with relationships and doesn&#8217;t process situations very well.  This has been a big cause of stress in our family as our youngest requires extra attention, and his behavior, which would not be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Which therapy is better for autistic children: ABA or the Son-Rise Method?</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/which-therapy-is-better-for-autistic-children-aba-or-the-son-rise-method/</link>
		<comments>http://www.askdrmanny.com/which-therapy-is-better-for-autistic-children-aba-or-the-son-rise-method/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday my brother in law came to talk to me about how good you are and that you have an Autistic son just like mine. My son Lucas was diagnosed with autism last year, and I wanted to ask you what your opinion is on ABA therapy vs the Son-Rise method.  Thank you so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I help my autistic child?</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-can-i-help-my-autistic-child/</link>
		<comments>http://www.askdrmanny.com/how-can-i-help-my-autistic-child/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Crees</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Doc, I am a police detective here in New Jersey and I have a son with Autism.  We have been in early intervention for about a year now, but he turns 3  this June so as you know he is headed to my local districts pre-school  program. My son sounds a [...]]]></description>
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