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World Meeting of Disabilities Convenes in Ecuador
Invited address by Autism Speaks features global strategies from its Early Access to Care and Global Autism Public Health initiatives Invited address by Autism Speaks features global strategies from...
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Autism Speaks Brings Autism Awareness to World Meeting of Disabilities
Autism Speaks Global Autism Public Health initiative featured at Latin America’s first international disabilities conference Autism Speaks Global Autism Public Health initiative featured at Latin...
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Gene Change Plus Prenatal Exposure to Pollution Ups Autism Risk
Study documents first clear example of long-suspected gene-environment interactions in the development of autism Study documents first clear example of long-suspected gene-environment interactions in...
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Study Finds Sensory Integration Therapy Benefits Children with Autism
Small but rigorous study backs parent reports that sensory integration therapy improves daily function in children with autism Small but rigorous study backs parent reports that sensory integration...
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'Good' Bacteria Ease Autism-like Behaviors in Mouse Model
Animal study links autism behaviors, abnormal intestinal bacteria and leaky gut; suggests possible probiotic treatments. Animal study links autism behaviors, abnormal intestinal bacteria and leaky...
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What's Next in Probiotics for Autism?
As studies lend support to parent reports of benefits, many questions remain about the use of probiotics As studies lend support to parent reports of benefits, many questions remain about the use of...
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It’s Easy to Love the Love Hormone; But I’m Not Ready to Say “I Do” …
POV by developmental-behavioral pediatrician Paul Wang, Autism Speaks’ senior vice president for medical research.December 09, 2013 POV by developmental-behavioral pediatrician Paul Wang, Autism...
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Autism Study Links Bowel Symptoms and Rigid, Repetitive Behaviors
Raises possibility that relieving constipation could ease some autism symptoms; GI and rigid behaviors may share common cause Raises possibility that relieving constipation could ease compulsive...
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Autism Genome Sequenced in Unprecedented Detail
First results from 10K Autism Genome Project go beyond discovery of new autism-linked genes to provide guidance for diagnosis and treatment First results from 10K Autism Genome Project go beyond...
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‘Optimal Outcomes’ Rare but Real in Autism
Study confirms that a tiny subset of children entirely overcome disabilities; intensive early therapy may be key Study confirms that a tiny subset of children entirely overcome disabilities; intensive...
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Autism, Long Genes and DNA Detanglers
Discovery links autism to disruptions in very long genes and the enzymes that untangle them, implications for prevention and treatment Discovery links autism to disruptions in very long genes and the...
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Study Finds High Rate of Autism among Minneapolis Somali Community
Investigation grew from parent concerns; also found high rate of associated intellectual disability Investigation grew from parent concerns; also found high rate of associated intellectual...
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Autism Speaks Top Ten Advances in Autism Research 2013
The highlights of an unprecedented year in advancing diagnosis, prevention and treatment of autism and its associated medical conditions Highlights of an unprecedented year in advancing diagnosis,...
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Reassuring News on Autism and SSRI Use During Pregnancy
Large study finds no association between autism and SSRI use during pregnancy after controlling for underlying psychiatric conditions Large study finds no association between autism and SSRI use...
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Autism Speaks Awards Nearly $2.7 Million in Research Grants
Research investments in wandering prevention, treatment safety, early access to care and environmental influences on autism risk Research investments in wandering prevention, treatment safety, early...
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Weatherstone Fellow Elaine Hsiao Makes Forbes '30 Under 30'
Dr. Hsiao and colleagues continue their pioneering work with support from Autism Speaks January 07, 2014Autism Speaks most heartily congratulates autism researcher Elaine Hsiao for making Forbes' 2013...
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The Brain in Exquisite Detail
The New York Times spotlights a new era of unprecedented progress in brain mapping; what does it mean for the autism community? The New York Times spotlights a new era of unprecedented progress in...
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Obama Honors Autism Speaks Researcher Young-Shin Kim
Kim receives president’s early career scientist award; Autism Speaks funding her investigation of DSM-5’s effects on autism community Kim receives president’s early career scientist award; Autism...
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Discover Ranks Autism Speaks’ Genome Project among Top Stories of 2013
Magazine emphasizes autism genome project’s importance in understanding autism subtypes Magazine emphasizes autism genome project’s importance in understanding autism subtypesJanuary 10, 2014Discover...
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New Study Looks at Nontraditional Autism Treatments
Researchers find that vast majority of families who use complementary treatments are selecting those generally considered safe Researchers find that vast majority of families who use complementary...
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