autism

Autism Awareness In The African American Community

Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Don Marsh — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:34:48 +0000

Autism is becoming increasingly prevalent. 1 in 88 children is diagnosed with the condition and because it is more prevalent among boys, 1 in 54 boys receive the diagnosis.

The good news is that research is increasing and there are many more treatments from which to choose.

Brain differences found in infants who develop autism

Véronique LaCapra — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:57:50 +0000

New research shows that differences in the brain development of autistic children are already visible in infants as young as 6 months old.

Researchers at four study sites nationwide used a type of MRI scan to look at brain development in the younger siblings of autistic children, who are known to be at higher risk for autism themselves.

Ninety-two children were scanned at 6, 12, and 24 months of age, while the children were sleeping.

Morning headlines: February 2, 2012

Julie Bierach, Maria Altman and The Associated Press — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:48 +0000

STL Mayor Chief of Staff: removing dome roof won't work

The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission gave the Rams a plan Wednesday calling for $124 million in upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome. The lease with the team requires the Dome to be in the top 25 percent of NFL stadiums or the Rams can leave in 2015.

The CVC's plan includes a new scoreboard, replacing 1800 seats with 1500 club seats and installing windows to allow more natural light.