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Free Educational Webinar on Autism and GI/Nutrition Issues

Renowned autism gastroenterologist Tim Buie will discuss new strategies for recognizing and managing GI issues, with live Q&A Renowned autism gastroenterologist Tim Buie will discuss new...

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Autism Speaks Hosts Autism Science Conference

Connecticut conference brings together scientists, parents, adults with autism and professionals for a day of learning about autism science. September 13, 2014(NEW HAVEN, CT.) September 13, 2014 -  The...

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Autism Tops Reuters List of European Innovative Medicine Programs

Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer says high rating shows that organization’s involvement in European initiative is paying off in rapidly advancing the development of new autism medicinesSeptember 15,...

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Studies Link Autism to Low Bone Density and Increased Fractures

Autism Speaks ATN physician-researchers find high fracture rates in children and adults with autismSeptember 17, 2014(Sept. 17, 2014) Individuals with autism have higher than typical rates of bone...

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Autism Speaks, Simons & NIH Foundation Join to Fund Biomarker Research

Groups partner with National Institute of Mental Health to speed development of autism medicines by identifying common measures of effectiveness September 19, 2014Autism Speaks has teamed with the...

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Today's IACC Webcast Features Autism Speaks ATN Experts on Associated Medical...

This Tuesday, Autism Speaks researchers, ATN physicians & others will discuss the latest findings on autism-associated medical conditionsSeptember 19, 2014(Sept. 23, 2014) Today the federal...

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Taking Iron During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding May Lower Autism Risk

Study suggests women taking highest amounts have half the risk of those taking lowest; more study needed to confirm and assure safety Study suggests women taking highest amounts have half the risk of...

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Aruba Developing National Autism Strategy with Help from Autism Speaks

Island nation reaches out to Autism Speaks for help addressing challenges of early detection, treatment and services Island nation reaches out to Autism Speaks for help addressing challenges of early...

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Can Brainwave Test Improve Autism Diagnosis and Subtyping?

Study suggests that the brain activity of children affected by autism responds more slowly to sights and sounds; greater delays may predict autism severity Study suggests that the brain activity of...

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Language Delay Leaves Signature in Brains of Adults with Autism

Researchers propose that clear differences in brain anatomy may flag autism subtypes and guide personalized support and treatment Researchers propose that clear differences in brain anatomy may flag...

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Thomson Reuters Predicts Nobel for Autism Speaks AUT10K Director Stephen Scherer

Scherer included in annual list of “Nobel Citation Laureates” for genetic discoveries associated with autism Scherer included in annual list of “Nobel Citation Laureates” for genetic discoveries...

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Autism Risk Lowest when Pregnancies Spaced 2 to 5 Years Apart

Large study supports earlier research associating closely spaced pregnancies with increased risk of autism Large study supports earlier research associating closely spaced pregnancies with increased...

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International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Autism Oct 3 &4

Autism Speaks co-hosts global conference on how digital technology is changing the lives of people with autism Autism Speaks co-hosts global conference on how digital technology is changing the lives...

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NIH Announces First $46M in BRAIN Initiative Research

Funding will support more than 100 investigators developing new tools for understanding brain circuitry and viewing the brain in action Funding will support more than 100 investigators developing new...

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New Podcast: Increasing Community Input in Autism Research

Free Autism journal podcast and study report on engaging the autism community to help set research priorities Free Autism journal podcast and study report on engaging the autism community to help set...

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Study: Autism Therapy Produces Greatest Gains When Started Before Age 2

In a study with toddlers, intensive behavioral intervention helped all ages, but those who started before age 2 were most likely to make dramatic gainsOctober 07, 2014 In a study with toddlers,...

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Experimental Diet Supplement Eases Autism-like Behaviors in Mice

Synthetic oil triheptanoin improves sociability, motor skills and cell function in a mouse model of Rett syndrome Synthetic oil triheptanoin improves sociability, motor skills and cell function in a...

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Autism Speaks' Paul Wang Discusses Vaccine Safety in MSNBC Interview

Autism Speaks head of medical research addresses the recent flare up of concerns Autism Speaks head of medical research addresses the recent flare up of concerns.October 09, 2014Autism Speaks head of...

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Broccoli-Sprout Extract Shows Promise for Easing Autism Symptoms

In a small placebo-controlled trial, sulforaphane supplements eased autism symptoms in nearly half of those treated In a small placebo-controlled trial, sulforaphane supplements eased autism symptoms...

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Helping Pediatricians Improve Treatment of Autism-Related Constipation

At world’s largest pediatrics conference, Autism Speaks ATN clinicians present findings of project to improve treatment of constipation At world’s largest pediatrics conference, Autism Speaks ATN...

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