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Accelerating Breakthroughs in Understanding and Treating Autism Using the...
Google Invited Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Robert Ring to blog on their powerful collaboration to harness genomic data to "do good" Google Invited Autism Speaks' Chief Science Officer to blog...
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Autism Speaks ATN Nabs Eight Spots in 'Top Ten Children's Hospitals'
US News & World Report includes eight Autism Speaks Treatment Network sites in its annual 'Top Ten Hospitals for Kids' US News & World Report includes eight Autism Speaks Autism Treatment...
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More Evidence that Reducing Inflammation Could Ease Autism Symptoms
Building on Autism Speaks Trailblazer research, study points to mitochondria dysfunction as promising target for new medicines Building on Autism Speaks Trailblazer research, study points to...
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Webinar: Two Routes to Developing Autism Medicines
SFARI webinar features Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, child psychiatrist and investigator in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network SFARI webinar features Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, child...
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Severe Autism in Immigrant and Minority Families
Study finds high rates of severe autism with intellectual disability among children of foreign-born mothers from several world regions Study finds high rates of severe autism with intellectual...
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More Evidence Linking Pesticide Exposure to Autism
Autism more common among children whose moms lived near treated fields during pregnancy; experts redouble advice to avoid exposure Autism more common among children whose moms lived near treated...
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Autism Speaks Names 2014 Meixner Postdoctoral Fellows in Translational Research
Supporting early careers in autism research while advancing diagnosis, treatment and support for those living with autism Supporting early careers in autism research while advancing diagnosis,...
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Autism Speaks Announces More Than $2 Million in New Research Grants
Projects include genome sequencing, clarification of environmental risks, global outreach and fellowships in translational research Projects include genome sequencing, clarification of environmental...
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In Memoriam: Paul Patterson, Pioneering Autism Researcher and Mentor
Advanced understanding of interactions between brain and immune system; fostered and inspired a new generation of autism researchers Advanced understanding of interactions between brain and immune...
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Science Weighs In: Autism Awareness Month Has a Huge Positive Impact
Researchers note big uptick in web searches on autism each April; biggest increases since launch of World Autism Awareness Day Researchers note big uptick in web searches on autism each April; biggest...
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Autism and Driving: Study Opens Research into Unmet Needs of Adults
First study on adult drivers with autism reveals self-perceived challenges and self-imposed limits; can tailored driver education help? First study on adult drivers with autism reveals self-perceived...
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Newest Scientific Review of Vaccine Safety Affirms No Link to Autism
MMR shot is associated with increased risk of febrile seizures – considered harmless but in rare cases can flag underlying epilepsy MMR shot is associated with increased risk of febrile seizures –...
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Autism Speaks' Rob Ring to Serve on Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Newly appointed to the IACC, Autism Speaks' chief science officer redoubles pledge to put science to work for families Newly appointed to the IACC, Autism Speaks' chief science officer redoubles...
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Parents Report that Service Dogs Keep Kids with Autism Safer and Calmer
Other reported benefits include greater family freedom and acceptance of child’s behaviors in public; significant commitment required Other reported benefits include greater family freedom and...
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Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Meets July 8 - Full Day Webcast
Public invited to attend in person or via live videocast and call-in; Autism Speaks CSO Rob Ring joins as new public member Public invited to attend in person or via live videocast and call-in; Autism...
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Study Links Specific Gene to Autism Subtype
A crucial step toward developing individualized treatments for autism spectrum disorder A crucial step toward developing individualized treatments for autism spectrum disorderJuly 07, 2014 Researchers...
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Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee: July Meeting Highlights
Research updates on regression, brain imaging to identify subtypes and more; public comment on wandering, cord clamping and vaccines Research updates on regression, brain imaging to identify subtypes...
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NYC’s Korean Community Launches Autism Hotline
Supported by Autism Speaks, Bloomberg Family Foundation, University of Pennsylvania and George Washington University Supported by Autism Speaks, Bloomberg Family Foundation, University of Pennsylvania...
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Do Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep in Children and Teens with Autism?
Study finds that kids and parents like them, but weighted blankets don’t increase sleep time or decrease time it takes to fall asleep Study finds that kids and parents like them, but weighted blankets...
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Autism’s ‘Aging Out’ Crisis
Autism Speaks-funded researcher Paul Shattuck seeks solutions to the “services cliff” families face when kids with autism reach adulthood Autism Speaks-funded researcher Paul Shattuck seeks solutions...
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