Monthly Archives: July 2013

CHILDREN who could previously be diagnosed with either autisic disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome will now all be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. http://m.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/change-aspergers-and-autism-spectrum-diagnosis-aut/1956091/

Evidence for GenderSpecific Endophenotypes in HighFunctioning Autism Spectrum Disorder During Empathy  Schneider  2013  Autism Research  Wiley Online Library http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1310 Worth reading! But more research needed in this area… a little disappointing but at least it’s a beginning!

Evaluating gender differences in theory of mind: relations between digit ratio and theory of mind performance in men and women by Wakefield, Sylvia 2007 Philosophy of mind, Gender differences, Sex differences Dissertation/Thesis: IN LIBRARY, BD418.3 .W34 2007, Mt Gravatt  

An investigation into the hypothesis that females with high functioning autism present in a way that is not congruent with our current understanding of autism, as our current understanding is largely based on a male profile of autism. Autistic females … Continue reading →

Girls And ASD: A Parent Guide: http://www.autismladder.com/Articles/TabId/90/ArtMID/486/ArticleID/106/CategoryID/6/Girls-And-ASD-A-Parent-Guide.aspx#.UfDgMLHO0Y4.twitter

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Test Your Knowledge April is Autism Awareness Month. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the milestones that mark typical development in young children…. http://www.cdc.gov/features/autismawareness/

Kevin Rudd still refusing too release warning letters regarding home insulation scheme to the public . Kevin has not changed a bit . http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2013/07/07/Bishop_renews_call_for_batts_letters_885858.html#.Udk44RESomM.facebook

Letting nature take its course – my sister’s article, Pauline Thiele – in the Age! http://m.theage.com.au/victoria/letting-nature-take-its-course-20130712-2pvpv.html via @theage

We need palliative care for babies facing certain death http://theconversation.com/we-need-palliative-care-for-babies-facing-certain-death-15932 via @ConversationEDU