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Estimates of the prevalence of autism in the U.S. vary, but the
most recent statistics estimate that about 1 in 68
children (or 1.5 percent of 8-year-old children) have autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). There is no cure for ASD, but research
shows that early diagnosis and interventions, such as during preschool
or before, are more likely to have major positive effects on symptoms
and later skills. Many parents choose complementary health approaches for their children with ASD to help manage symptoms;
however, despite this use there is a paucity of high-quality research
focused on complementary approaches for ASD.
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May 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m. ET; NIH Main Campus, Masur Auditorium (Building 10) or via Videocast
This talk will present an overview of studies conducted in Dr.
Davidson’s laboratory on neural changes associated with different forms
of meditation. Distinctions among three major forms of meditation
practice will be made: Focused Attention; Open Monitoring; and Positive
Affect Training. These different forms of meditation have different
neural and behavioral effects. From the perspective of Western
neuroscience, different forms of meditation can be conceptualized as
mental training to promote the regulation of emotion and attention.
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Dr. Dale Birkle-Dreer, chief of
the Office of Scientific Review
at the National Center for
Complementary and Integrative
Health, passed away at home on
March 12, 2016 after a brief illness. Described by colleagues at
NCCIH as a kind, compassionate,
resourceful, supportive manager,
Birkle-Dreer loved NIH; her
passion for doing outstanding
work was well known throughout
NIH. Read more.
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Resources for Researchers
Upcoming Events
April 16-17, 2016; Washington, D.C.
May 3, 2016, 11 a.m.; NIH Building 40, Room 1201/1203
May 3, 2016, 10 a.m.; NIH Building 10, Masur Auditorium
May 11-14, 2016; Austin, TX
In case you missed it...
A draft plan is online for
review. Please submit comments by April 15, 2016.
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