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Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Hagopian, L.; Jennett, H. , J Dev Phys Disabil, Volume 20, Issue 5, p.467-483, (2008) Layperson Summary
Oxytocin Shapes the Neural Circuitry of Trust and Trust Adaptation in Humans Baumgartner, T.; Heinrichs, M.; Vonlanthen, A.; Fischbacher, U.; Fehr, E. , Neuron, Volume 58, Issue 4, p.639-650, (2008) Layperson Summary

Pure L-carnitine

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We are using carnitine for our adult son with autism and OCD and depression. It helps the depression a lot and seems to last about 5-6 hours. Might be worth a try.

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Impact of Prosocial Neuropeptides on Human Brain Function MeyerLindenberg, A. , Progress in Brain Research, Volume 170, p.463-470, (2008) Layperson Summary
Asperger’s Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment Toth, K.; King, B. , Am J Psychiatry, Volume 165, Issue 8, p.958-963, (2008) Layperson Summary
Brain Oxytocin: A Key Regulator of Emotional and Social Behaviors in Both Females and Males Neumann, I. , Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 20, Issue 6, p.858-865, (2008) Layperson Summary
What is New in Autism? Rapin, I.; Tuchman, R. , Current Opinion in Neurology, Volume 21, Issue 2, p.143-149, (2008) Layperson Summary

"Portable Hug" Deep Pressure Vest May Help Anxiety in Children with Autism

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A deep pressure touch stimulation (DPTS) vest recently developed by Brian Mullen at the University of Massachusetts may help relieve anxiety in children with autism and ADHD.

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Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Anxiety for Children with High-Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders Ooi, Y.; Lam, C.; Sung, M.; Tan, W.; Goh, T.; Fung, D.; Pathy, P.; Ang, R.; Chua, A. , Singapore Medical Journal, Volume 49, Issue 3, p.215-220, (2008) Layperson Summary

Aquariums Join Animal Therapy to Help Children with Autism

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A biOrb aquarium, made by Reef-One, has joined other animal therapies that Paula Kinney of CO uses for her son with autism.

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