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The time now is: March 17, 2010 Forum Index    Forums   Topics   Messages   Last Message  HOW TO USE THESE FORUMS   Read These Instructions First! How To Use the Discussion Forums to Read, Post, Reply. 1 1 March 21, 2007 Connie (IAN Staff) Discussion Forum Help A place for you to ask your questions about how to use the Discussion Forums. 33 127 February 22, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) WEBSITE FEEDBACK - Your Input Is Appreciated!   IAN Community Website Post your comments, suggestions, and feedback about the IAN Community website here! 48 228 March 10, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN RESEARCH   Dr. Law Explains the IAN Project Dr. Paul Law, the Director of the IAN Project, shares his vision for IAN. Questions and comments are welcome! 4 57 February 22, 2010 Dr. Paul A Law IAN Research Findings We've already got data! (See IAN Research Questions) As you look over our initial findings, share your thoughts and comments here. 24 252 September 29, 2009 lachelle Your Input on Research Topics What topics would you like to see included or expanded in both IAN Research and the larger world of autism research? 79 367 March 10, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) "Why I Participated in IAN Research" A place to share your motivation and inspire others. 21 67 October 7, 2009 turtledove IAN RESEARCH REPORTS   IAN Research Report Feb '10 - FIRST CONCERN TO DIAGNOSIS AND BEYOND In a new research report, the IAN Project explores parents' journey from their first worries about a child, to getting an evaluation, to an ASD diagnosis. How long do families wait for answers? 1 7 March 12, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Research Report Jul '09 - FATHERS AND AUTISM RESEARCH More than 1000 fathers of children with ASD are participating in IAN Research! This is quite an accomplishment, considering how few fathers have been involved in child-focused research in general. How can more fathers be encouraged to join? 2 17 December 29, 2009 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Research Report Apr '09 - FAMILY STRESS! Many factors contribute to the stress of a family with a child on the autism spectrum. Discuss your experience here. 1 30 February 8, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Treatment Report and Article Jan '09 - SOCIAL SKILLS INTERVENTIONS In a new article, and in an upcoming research report, we discuss social skills training, including social skills groups. Which of these interventions have you tried? Discuss your experience here. 2 27 December 3, 2009 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Treatment Report Nov '08 - SPECIAL DIETS We report on the current state of research on special diets as a treatment for autism, as well as the reports of IAN families currently using them. Share your experience with special diets here. 2 19 November 19, 2009 Fred A. Lonniam IAN Research Report Oct '08 - PARENTAL DEPRESSION HISTORY IAN reports on the preliminary data coming from the Parental Depression History Questionnaire - discuss your thoughts here! 3 39 November 23, 2009 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Research Report Feb '08 - TREATMENT OVERVIEW Discuss new treatment data - how many treatments children are on and which are most frequently used. Special report on speech and language therapy. Weight and Height Data update! 3 6 August 10, 2009 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Research Report Jun '08 - REGRESSION In our latest research report, we present findings on skill loss (regression) and developmental plateaus. What has your experience with regression been? Discuss here! 6 36 August 17, 2009 lachelle IAN Research Report Dec '07 - WEIGHT AND HEIGHT Discuss IAN's preliminary findings: children with ASDs appear to be taller, heavier than typical peers! Also: news on use of one-on-one aides by state and how classroom setting varies by grade level. 2 44 July 7, 2009 Esmom IAN Research Report #3 - Sep 2007 School settings and personal assistants, gaps between parental concern and child's diagnosis, variations in parental depression by child's ASD - Discuss the third IAN Research Report here! 5 26 October 22, 2009 cutn4u IAN Research Report #2 - July 2007 A new theory of autism, gender ratios of children with ASDs in IAN, first parental worries about children who were diagnosed with ASD - Discuss here! 1 6 September 7, 2007 Connie (IAN Staff) IAN Research Report #1 - May 2007 Diagnoses, ages, regression, and coexisting diagnoses (like ADHD or Anxiety) of children with ASD in IAN --Discuss this first look at the data the IAN Project is collecting. 1 9 January 1, 2010 unourjeluz AUTISM RESEARCH   General Discussion A place for general discussion related to autism research topics. 0 No messages No messages Research Classroom Have questions about research terms, methods, practices, or results? Ask them here! 33 122 February 22, 2010 V'sMom SPECIAL TOPICS   Girls with ASD Girls and women on the autism spectrum have not been studied very much at all. What do we know? Share your insights and experiences here. 3 12 March 15, 2010 Connie (IAN Staff) Education: Inclusion, Aides, etc. Share your insights and experiences regarding the education of children with ASD here. What is working? What is not? And what do researchers need to focus on? 2 47 March 16, 2010 CAMmom Romantic Relationships Although social interaction can be a struggle for people on the autism spectrum, many high functioning individuals hope to have a romantic or intimate relationship at some point. What might contribute to their success? What do they need? 1 6 September 19, 2009 Calm Differing Perspectives on the C-Word The word "cure" has very different meanings to different segments of the autism community. How can the entire community work together despite these differences? Discuss our article on the c-word here! 1 20 February 22, 2010 Max™ Autism Research: Adult Perspectives Adults with ASDs, their caregivers, supporters, and friends: Share your views on autism research here! Looking back, where would you have researchers trying to help children with ASDs focus their efforts? What adult issues should researchers address? 16 95 March 16, 2010 CAMmom A Guide for Transition to Adulthood The Organization for Autism Research has published a helpful "Guide for Transition to Adulthood." Find a link here! 1 7 May 11, 2009 Connie (IAN Staff) Sibling Relationships and ASDs What are the joys and challenges of having a sibling on the autism spectrum? How does having a sibling with ASD affect "typical" children, and how do "typical" siblings affect children with ASD? 1 29 January 1, 2010 unourjeluz SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT IAN   Telling the World About IAN - How You Can Help The more families participate, the more valuable the IAN data will be. 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