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...
View ArticleAutism 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...
View ArticleAutism 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,...
View ArticleStudies 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...
View ArticleAutism 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...
View ArticleToday'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...
View ArticleTaking 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...
View ArticleAruba 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...
View ArticleCan 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...
View ArticleLanguage 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...
View ArticleThomson 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...
View ArticleAutism 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...
View ArticleInternational 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...
View ArticleNIH 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleStudy: 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,...
View ArticleExperimental 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...
View ArticleAutism 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...
View ArticleBroccoli-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...
View ArticleHelping 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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