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First Signs
in the News:
| October 30, 2007 |
Calls for Early Autism Screenings
The country’s leading group of pediatricians recommended that all children
be tested twice before the age of 2 for this silent epidemic.
Tom Costello reports, Meredith Vieira interviews Autism Speaks Co-founder
Bob Wright, First Signs Founder Nancy Wiseman, and Ari Brown, MD of the AAP.
NBC Today Show |
| October 29, 2007 |
Diagnosing Autism
Larry King speaks to Ricki Robinson, MD, Holly Robinson Peete, Gary Cole, John Schneider, and First Signs Founder Nancy Wiseman about a groundbreaking report that aims to help diagnose autism earlier.
CNN Larry King Live
Guidance for Parents From an Expert on Autism
By Nancy Shute
U.S. News & World Report
Early Autism Testing: Boon or Bane?
New Recommendations Stress Universal Screening, Early Intervention
By Stephanie Todd, MD
ABC News Medical Unit
Pediatricians Urge Autism Screening
By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
Washington Post
New Autism Study
New reports help doctors identify autism and do something to help.
Elizabeth Cohen reporting
CNN
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| October 16, 2007 |
Early Autism Detection
Autism expert Amy Wetherby talks about what parents need to know about the
disease's early signs and how the Internet can be used as a helpful resource
tool.
Julie Chen Reports
CBS Early Show
Face to Face With Autism
New York Times |
| October 15, 2007 |
Web Helps Spot Autism
AutismSpeaks.org has launched a new online video glossary aimed at helping
worried parents detect the early signs of autism.
Meg Oliver Reports
CBS Early Show
Distinguishing the Signs of Autism
For many parents, it's difficult to distinguish the signs of autism from
normal behavior. Now, there's a website that can help. Nancy Wiseman, author
and founder and president of First Signs Inc., discusses the importance of
an early diagnosis.
Meg Oliver Reports
CBS Up to the Minute
Childhood Autism Evaluated Online
A new Web site posts video comparisons of autistic and nonautistic
behaviors.
John Donvan Reports
ABC World News Tonight
Autism Group Launches Web Site Aimed at Forewarning Parents
New Site Attempts to Share Autism Indicators, From Lack of Language to Lack
of Interest.
John Donvan Reports
ABC Nightline
Web Site Shows Autism Videos
By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
USA Today
Web Site Aims to Help Parents Detect Early Signs of Autism
Video Clips Show Behavioral 'Red Flags'
By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
Washington Post
Site Posts videos of Autistic Behaviors
Site offers video clips of autistic kids contrasted with unaffected
behavior. Groups hope to help parents spot warning signs of autism earlier.
CNN.com/health
Web guide to your child's autism
New York Daily News
Autism Speaks Joins Florida State University and First Signs in Launching
First-Ever Web-Based Autism Video Glossary
An Innovative New Tool to Help Parents Recognize the Early Signs of Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Autism Speaks Press Release
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| July, 2007 |
Reaching In, Reaching Out
As more children are diagnosed with autism, scientists search for its neurological origins.
An interview with First Signs founder and president.
By Taylor McNeil
Bostonia magazine
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| June 21, 2007 |
Developmental Screening and Referral: “Promising Practice for Coordination of Services”
National Medical Home Webinar
Founder and president, Nancy D. Wiseman, presents “Educating and Building Awareness with First Signs”
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| May 31, 2007 |
Deborah Harper, President of Psychjourney, interviews founder and president Nancy D. Wiseman
Psychjourney Podcast |
| April 17, 2007 |
Autism Awareness: Interview with Nancy D. Wiseman
An interview with First Signs founder and president
By Angela Generoso
MedicineNet |
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