SALT LAKE CITY , Reports of a new study by Special
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The research was funded by Special Abilities , Inc.

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Personal
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special assistance .7% of pediatricians diagnosed any degree of autism and nearly 50%
of these children were diagnosed after the age of three.

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Attendees will have a chance to discover and learn about new
products and services - from computers to athletic equipment and
mobility products to daily living aids - all conveniently displayed to
see, test and compare. For People with Visual Impairments, there will be
special workshops and exhibitor information handouts available in
large type at the information desk. For information about
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send an alarming message to parents of young infants and
children . Autism is a complex neurological disorder characterized by
profound delays in communication and social interaction and affects over
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Attendees can test their trap and skeet shooting skills in an
Olympic Shooting Simulator, and meet gold medalist Kim Rhodes and the
Olympic Shooting Team coaches at the Teftec booth, #113. The center is
located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim , CA.

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There is compelling evidence in medical literature that intensive
behavioral therapy , beginning before age three and targeted toward speech and
language development, is successful both in improving language capacity and
later social functioning."
As a parent of a child with ASD, and the author of "Diagnosis Autism: Now
What? 10 Steps to Improve Treatment Outcomes," Dr.

, a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1995 and is dedicated to
improve outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by promoting
public awareness and providing educational programs for parents.

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Abilities Expo/Southern California is produced and managed by
Advanstar Communications.

Study: Pediatricians Overlook Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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A variety of special events will be taking place throughout the
weekend. Services are provided on
a first come first served basis. "It's just
trying to get the pediatrician to identify some type of developmental delay as
soon as possible," says Dr.

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"It is imperative to recognize the symptoms of ASD in a timely manner,
preferably in the first two years of a child's life," says Dr.org

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The services offered will include tire repair , loose
brakes, minor chair adjustments and repairs.

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abilitiesexpo.S. "This research shows
that although pediatricians are given sufficient clinical diagnostic protocols
to identify developmental delays in infants, there is a significant delay of
the early diagnosis of ASD. Kaplan.com

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For People with Hearing
Impairments, there will be a sign language interpreter available to
assist persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, for a reasonable
length of time per person. Pediatricians are not recognizing the symptoms of Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) at an early age denying children benefits of early intervention
and therapy.

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"Providing an appropriate early diagnosis, whether it be autism or even
developmental delay, means that an early treatment program can be started for
the child.

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Abilities Expo/Southern California to Be Held June 3-5 2005

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MILFORD, Conn. The comprehensive workshop program , consisting of
consumer and professional tracks, with certificates of participation
available to students, and education and healthcare professionals
include: Preparing a Winning Claim for Benefits; A New Paradigm to
Career Counseling People with Disabilities; Intensive Therapy
Treatment for Cerebral Palsy; Everything You Wanted to Know About
Special Needs Trusts; How To Select the Right Vehicle; Living
Independently in Los Angeles; and much more.

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Another startling statistic indicates that 42% of the pediatricians did
not notice any developmental delay in those children who were eventually
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Local and regionally based organizations that work with people
with disabilities will also be participating including Accessible San
Diego, California Department of Rehabilitation, Team Advocates for
Special Kids, and The Dayle McIntosh Center. Kaplan knows first hand
that early intervention is extremely effective before age two.

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In addition, many special show services will be available for
attendees including Complimentary Wheelchair Repair provided by Hands
on Concepts.

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----Abilities
Expo/Southern California, the one show dedicated to educating and
improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens,
their families + caregivers , as well as healthcare and education
professionals, will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center ,
Anaheim, CA from Friday, June 3 and continue through Sunday, June 5,
2005."
In a response from over 500 parents whose children were diagnosed with
ASD, only 2.

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Exhibiting companies include Aquatic Access,
Freedom Concepts, Independence Technology, Hands on Concepts,
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, Aero Mobility,
Daimler Chrysler/Dodge, Innovations in Motion , Permobil, and many
others.
The educational curriculum developed by Carmen Jones, the
conference director for the event, focuses on relevant topics
addressing life today for individuals with disabilities , their family
and caregivers.

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com or call
800-385-3085.
"This is an important issue," says Lawrence P. Kaplan, Ph., chief
investigator for the study on early diagnosis of ASD.

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For the
adaptive sports enthusiast, Xtreme Medical will be doing daily
demonstrations of wheelchair, hockey, rugby , and football, in the
Special Events area located on the show floor. Loaner Wheelchairs provided by
Permobil, also available on a first come first served basis.

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The interpreter's services can be requested
at the information desk. The event will take place Friday, June 3,
and Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 5, 2005
from 11am to 5pm at The Anaheim Convention Center .