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Study Suggests Higher Autism Risk for Children of Mothers with Lupus
Findings add to evidence that inflammation during pregnancy predisposes to autism spectrum disorder Findings add to evidence that inflammation during pregnancy predisposes to autism spectrum...
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America’s Pediatricians Urged to Heed Autism’s Earliest Warning Signs
Developmental pediatrician Manning-Courtney highlights findings from Autism Speaks Baby Siblings Research at AAP national conference Developmental pediatrician Manning-Courtney highlights findings...
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Autism Speaks Announces Three New Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships
Predoctoral fellowships launch careers in autism research; promising young scientists paired with field’s leading investigators Predoctoral fellowships launch careers in autism research; promising...
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New Evidence of Genetic Links between Autism and Related Impairments
Researchers study families affected by autism and associated disorders; findings could guide development of personalized treatments Researchers study families affected by autism and associated...
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Study Suggests Community Colleges Provide Advantages for Young Adults with...
Graduation rates higher when college students with autism start in a community college; advantage greatest for science/tech majors Graduation rates higher when college students with autism start in a...
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Autism Speaks Welcomes New Era of Scientists
2013 Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows welcomed at New York City luncheon.November 04, 2013This afternoon in New York City, Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright, Autism Speaks President Liz Feld...
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Autism Speaks Baby Sibs Research Consortium Answers Parent Questions
In a lay-friendly report, scientists studying high-risk baby siblings address autism risk, earliest signs and early action In a lay-friendly report, scientists studying high-risk baby siblings address...
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Large Study Supports GI Link to Problem Behaviors in Kids with Autism
Findings back Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network guidelines on proactively evaluating and treating associated medical conditions Findings back Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network guidelines on...
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Study: Eye Contact Declines Early in Babies Who Later Develop Autism
High-tech tracking suggests that eye contact begins at typical levels but declines within first months of life; could intervention help? High-tech tracking suggests eye contact begins at typical...
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Autism Speaks at Neuroscience 2013
Autism Speaks researchers participate in world’s largest conference on brain development; more than 200 presentations on autism studies Autism Speaks researchers participate in world’s largest...
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Study: Moderate Exercise during Pregnancy Promotes Newborn Brain Development
Twenty minutes of exercise three times per week enhanced newborn’s brain activity; but no implication of harm if mom inactive Twenty minutes of exercise three times per week enhanced newborn’s brain...
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Neuroscience 2013: Q&A with NIMH Chief Tom Insel
The director of the National Institutes of Mental Health discusses the future of autism diagnosis, treatment and research The director of the National Institutes of Mental Health answers questions...
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Day 3 at Neuroscience 2013: Spotlight on Experimental Autism Treatments
Researchers discuss early findings on diverse experimental treatments – medicines, stem cell therapy, brain stimulation and more Researchers discuss early findings on diverse experimental treatments –...
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Day 4 at Neuroscience 2013: Spotlight on Autism’s Gut-Brain Connection
Researchers explore how disruptions in the intestine’s community of digestive bacteria may influence brain development and autism Researchers explore how disruptions in the intestine’s community of...
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Combination of Stresses and Exposures Produce Autism Behaviors in Rats
Researchers explore how different combinations of maternal stress, dietary deficiency and toxic exposure might predispose to autism Researchers explore how different combinations of maternal stress,...
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NPR Explores Connection between Gut and Brain
National Public Radio's Morning Edition looks at research on effects of gut microbes on the brainNovember 18, 2013National Public Radio's Morning Edition takes a look at scientific research on the...
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Brief Counseling Program Eases Mom’s Stress after Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Study suggests that short-term “problem solving education” significantly reduces stress in mothers of newly diagnosed children Study suggests that short-term “problem solving education” significantly...
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Screen Time Versus Sleep Time in Boys with Autism
Study associates video gaming and in-room electronic media with inadequate sleep in boys with autism Study associates video gaming and in-room electronic media with inadequate sleep in boys with...
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NIH Funds Expansion of Research on iPad-Assisted Language Development
Autism Speaks-funded pilot study suggested that speech-generating devices help minimally verbal children with autism learn to speak Autism Speaks-funded pilot study suggested that speech-generating...
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Scientists Use New Tool to Track Activity of Autism-linked Genes
Study pinpoints when, where and how autism genes affect brain development; surprising commonalities may guide new therapies Study pinpoints when, where and how autism genes affect brain development;...
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