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Re: Autism. A most misunderstood illness of children
12/4/2006 7:01:02 PM
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Adult Autism Asperger Syndrome – Oxytocin preliminary Testing Showed Improved Behavior
"Repetitive behaviors are often overlooked as symptoms of autism in favor of more dramatic symptoms like disrupted social functioning," noted Hollander. "However, early repetitive behavior is often the best predictor of a later autism diagnosis."
The participants that had received the oxytocin infusion had improved considerably the repetitive behaviors over the 4 hour time of the procedure. The placebo group did not show any changes.
The researchers also tested the participants ability to detect if a pre-recorded sentence had anger, sadness, or happiness. They were asked to identify which emotion. The participants at two occasions received one time the oxytocin and the other time a placebo. The participants that received the oxytocin the first time was able to assign the emotion to the speech at the second time with the placebo two weeks later. This didn’t happen to the other participants that received the placebo first.
The researchers are continuing their research with a six week controlled trial of nasal administration of oxytocin.
"The intranasal administration of oxytocin is important because it may allow for better penetration of the blood brain barrier, and is easier to administer," explained Hollander. "When administered orally, oxytocin is metabolized and only a small amount reaches the brain. This is important because the behavioral effects of oxytocin are thought to result from its action on the brain."
"Our findings will need to be replicated in large scale, placebo controlled trials to fully explore treatment potential," said Hollander. "And, though both intravenous and intranasal approaches have been well tolerated, we need to understand more about the safety of these potential treatments, particularly before these effects are explored in autistic children."
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY
May a smile follow you to sleep each night,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and be there waiting,,, when you awaken.
Sincerly, Bill Vanderbilt
Mental Health And Political Forums Respectively
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Sincerely, Billdaddy
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Re: Autism. A most misunderstood illness of children
12/5/2006 8:52:24 PM
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Hello Everybody
Here is a great place to not only do a little Christmas shopping but also a place to offer a little hope to our children with autism
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Dear Friends, our web server crashed last week and we were offline for a few days. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to click through and take advantage of our free shipping promotion in effect through December 18th. As always, NAA members save an additional 10% on everything in our store!
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Now taking pre-orders for the 2007 Faces of Autism Calendar.
Holiday gifts for everyone on your list are just a click away at NAA's Little Shop of Hope.
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May a smile follow you to sleep each night and,,,,,be there waiting,,,,,when you awaken
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Sincerely, Billdaddy
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Re: Autism. A most misunderstood illness of children
12/8/2006 9:40:27 PM
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Hello Everybody
It was a long time coming but finally, congress has heard the voice of the people and their plea for more research and better treatment for those suffering with Autism. Friends, this is what can happen when we all stand together and make our voices heard. There is still a long way to go but now, we have their attention. What a wonderful way to say Merry Christmas to all of those who suffer as the result of Autism.
CAA--Thank you for passing the Combating Autism Act
PLEASE THANK YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TODAY FOR PASSING THE COMBATING AUTISM ACT
This week, Congress passed the Combating Autism Act. This is an unprecedented victory for the children and families affected by autism. The bill is now ready for the President’s signature, which is expected within ten days.
You in the community were critical to getting this bill passed, especially when it faced a significant barrier in the House. Your heartfelt calls, e-mails, and letters provided the public support needed to make this a reality.
There is still more that you can do. We need your help to thank your Representative and Senators for supporting this legislation.
Why is it important to thank Members of Congress? Thank-you messages from the autism community will remind Congress of the numbers of people who care about this issue, and their passionate commitment to advancing legislation to address it. This show of appreciation and strength will help us get funding for the activities authorized by the Combating Autism Act, and help us to secure legislation addressing autism treatment and services.
Please click here to send a pre-written message of thanks, which you can modify if you so choose.
The Combating Autism Act This landmark single-disease legislation passed by Congress authorizes nearly 1 billion dollars over the next five years to combat autism through research, screening, early detection and early intervention. It will increase federal spending on autism by at least 50 percent, and includes provisions relating to the diagnosis and treatment of persons with autism spectrum disorders. The bill expands and intensifies biomedical research on autism, including an essential focus on possible environmental causes. It is endorsed by the major national autism organizations, including Autism Speaks, Cure Autism Now, and the Autism Society of America. (For more details on the bill, click here.)
CLICK HERE TO SEND A THANK-YOU MESSAGE TO YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY
May a smile follow you to sleep each night,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and be there waiting,,, when you awaken.
Sincerly, Bill Vanderbilt
Mental Health And Political Forums Respectively
The following link is to a program that has been highly recommended to me by people that i know and trust. I have been unable to find anything negative about this company.
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May a smile follow you to sleep each night and,,,,,be there waiting,,,,,when you awaken
http://community.adlandpro.com/forums/8212/ShowForum.aspx
Sincerely, Billdaddy
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