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Researchers Launch Study with Oxytocin Nasal Spray
Autism Speaks pilot study leads to large clinical trial aimed at overcoming social disabilities in children and teens with autism. September 10, 2012A large clinical trial will test the safety and...
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Certain Amino Acids May Relieve Rare Form of Autism
Researchers use new genetic tool to identify underlying problem.September 11, 2012Researchers have used a new genetic tool to identify the underlying cause of a rare form of autism spectrum disorder...
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Genetic Test Shows Promise for Earlier Screening & Intervention
Researchers use Autism Speaks AGRE information to develop test that may advance pre-symptom diagnosis and treatment.September 12, 2012Researchers have developed a gene-based test that shows promise for...
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Lajonchere to Present at ARI Conference
Autism Speaks VP will present ‘touchstone’ talk on gene-environment interactions at upcoming Autism Research Institute conference.September 19, 2012Clara Lajonchere, Ph.D., Autism Speaks vice president...
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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Translational Research
Qualified applications invited for 2013.September 25, 2012Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the third year of its postdoctoral fellowships in translational research. This program supports promising...
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Autism Speaks Funds New Research
Autism Speaks announces nearly $5 million in funding for new research on autism spectrum disorders. September 28, 2012Autism Speaks is pleased to announce nearly $5 million in funding for new research...
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Fighting for her Children
By Rachel Nuwer In educating her sons’ doctors, one mom inspires a GI specialist to embrace the Autism Treatment Network’s “whole person” approach to treating autism.October 01, 2012 From the day her...
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Large DSM-5 Study Suggests Most Children Will Keep ASD Diagnosis
Results from field studies still needed to assess real-world effects.October 02, 2012A large, multicenter study suggests that the proposed new definition of autism would exclude relatively few children...
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American Academy of Pediatrics Elects Autism Speaks ATN Leader to Presidency
James Perrin, M.D., to serve as AAP president-elect in 2013, president in 2014. October 03, 2012 Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced the selection of James Perrin, M.D., F.A.A.P.,...
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A "Must-See" News Segment on Autism in North Carolina
“Autism: Answers and Understanding” highlights Autism Speaks’ work with and for families.October 05, 2012The Charlotte, N.C. CBS affiliate, WBTV News 3, presented “Autism: Answers and Understanding” on...
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Study Confirms: Autism Wandering Common & Scary
Parenting styles are not the cause. Greater community awareness needed.October 08, 2012A new study confirms what many parents know well: Wandering by children with autism is common, dangerous and puts...
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Common Gene Variations Add Up to Increase Autism Risk
Cumulative effect of small inherited mutations may be major source of risk.October 16, 2012Researchers have found that small, common gene variations can add up to substantially increase risk for autism...
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DELSIA: A New Venture to Transform Lives
A letter from Autism Speaks President Elizabeth Feld and Chief Science Officer Geraldine Dawson.October 25, 2012 25 October 2012 Dear friends,Today, we are pleased to tell you about an exciting...
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Autism Speaks Welcomes 2012 Weatherstone Fellows
Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows introduce their research projects at New York luncheon.October 25, 2012On October 25, Autism Speaks welcomed its fourth class of Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral...
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Intensive Early Intervention Improves Social Skills and Brain Responses
Clinical study of Early Start Denver Model intervention shows that it improves not only social skills, but also brain responses to social cues.October 26, 2012 New research suggests that the Early...
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Pediatrics Supplement on Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Issue filled with treatment guidelines for doctors and research reports on medical issues of interest to families.November 01, 2012Today, the journal Pediatrics published a special supplement on the...
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Autism Speaks Co-Sponsors Nature Supplement on Autism
Free online access and printed copies available November 02, 2012 Autism Speaks is pleased to co-sponsor a special supplement on autism spectrum disorders by the respected scientific journal Nature....
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DSM-5 Field Trials Update
Autism Speaks chief science officer updates the community on the latest results of field trials using new criteria for diagnosing autism.November 06, 2012 DSM-5 Field Trials Published Many Questions...
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Canada Steps Up Its Commitment to Autism Research
Autism Speaks Canada helps fund the research chair for a newly created national autism research program. November 07, 2012 Autism Speaks salutes the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in its...
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