Guest guest Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'm glad, Kellie, you would be a big loss. Love and blessings, Pat K Re: Diagnosing Autism in Infancy; Risperdal Lawsuit; Employment; and More News this is also another reason I took my son off risperdal and I won't say anything positive about the drug. My son's prolactin levels were high. He has "man boobs" that aren't going away. Hopefully he won't surgery. I didn't know about that side effect until I read it somewhere. These meds are tearing up our kids, not helping. Maybe they help for awhile, but the long term effects are so scary. melissa If you can't see this e-mail, click here to view it on the Web or visit us at DisabilityScoop. com eMail News | Friday, January 8, 2010 Latest Headlines from DisabilityScoop. com Brain Scan Could Allow Autism Diagnosis In Infancy Brain scans detecting a sound processing delay common in children with autism could lead to earlier diagnosis of the developmental disorder, researchers said Friday. Lawsuits Target Makers Of Risperdal, Invega Over Extreme Side Effects The makers of antipsychotic drugs Risperdal and Invega are facing a series of lawsuits after boys taking the drugs grew breasts as large as 'D' cups. More People With Disabilities Employed In December December brought a hint of good job news for people with disabilities, the Labor Department reported Friday. Record Numbers Allege Disability Discrimination On The Job Allegations of workplace discrimination based on disability rose to the highest level ever last year. Autism Clusters Uncover Trends, Not Causes Of Disorder Researchers hoping to uncover an environmental cause behind autism instead found that cases cluster near treatment centers and around highly educated residents. Fines Rare For Companies Who Exploit Workers With Disabilities Nearly 800 employers violated federal law while paying workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage over five years, but just three faced fines. Cash-Strapped Schools Divert Special Education Stimulus Funds The stimulus brought an $11.3 billion funding boost for special education, but some school districts are using a loophole in the law to direct the funds elsewhere. The Scoop Special Diets Lack Support As Autism Treatment, Expert Panel Finds Research does not support the use of special diets as a primary treatment for autism, according to a report published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Happening Now on Scoop Group, the Disability Scoop Forum How do moms work with a young autistic child? IEP diploma nursing Autism Most Popular This Week Special Diets Lack Support As Autism Treatment, Expert Panel Finds Behavior-Proof Hotel Room Puts Special Needs Parents At Ease University Must Open Dorms To Students With Disabilities, Judge Rules Recent eMail News Issues Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Advertise Click here for information about advertising in Disability Scoop eMail News and on DisabilityScoop. com. eMail News to a Friend" src="http:// www.disabilitysc oop.com/emailers /forward- 001.png" width=160 height=50> eMail News, It's Free!" src="http:// www.disabilitysc oop.com/emailers /signup-001. png" width=160 height=50> Advertisement >> Your Ad Here Facebook" src="http:// www.disabilitysc oop.com/emailers /facebook- 001.png" width=160 height=50> RSS" src="http:// www.disabilitysc oop.com/emailers /rss-001. png" width=160 height=50> Disability Scoop is the first and only nationally focused online news organization serving the developmental disability community including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fragile X and intellectual disability, among others. Launched in 2008, Disability Scoop is the premier source for developmental disability news. Learn more at www.disabilityscoop .com. Copyright © 2010 Disability Scoop, LLC. . | Disability Scoop, LLC, 611 N. 3rd St., Memphis, TN 38107 Change email address / Leave mailing list Powered by YourMailingListProv ider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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