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Autism researcher Bernard Rimland, 78 
Bernard Rimland, who overturned conventional theories about the origin of autism in the 1960s and later forced scientists and policymakers to consider alternative causes and treatments, died Nov. 21 in El Cajon, Calif., near his home in San Diego. He was 78.
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Pentagon looks to meet needs of autistic kids 
The Pentagon needs help from military families with autistic children to create a new segment of its Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program.
Source: www.navytimes.com

Autistic children sought for new study 
Researchers are seeking children diagnosed with Autism for a study of whether a psychiatric medication that adults take can also reduce aggression and agitation in autistic kids.
Source: www.paloaltoonline.com

GANNETT NJ NEWSPAPERS 
Autism is again in the news, mostly because at long last there may be some official federal support for the disorder that is estimated to affect one in every 200 children. Although the Combating Autism Act has been held up in the House, all signs read that it will pass.
Source: www.thnt.com

School Ordered To Pay For Student’s Private Education 
The St. Vrain Valley School District has been ordered to pay as much as $82,000 this year for the private schooling of one of its students.
Source: www.thedenverchannel.com

DATEBOOK 
A complete listing of area meetings and events
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Ped Med: The Biological Factor in Autism 
By LIDIA WASOWICZ Scientists trying to dig up the roots of autism are unearthing mounting evidence of the immune system’s involvement in the intractable disorder.
Source: www.redorbit.com

Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks Announce Plans to Combine Operations 
NEW YORK—-Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine operations, uniting the nation’s two leading autism organizations and their cutting-edge programs for research, biomedical treatment and advocacy.
Source: biz.yahoo.com