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Researching Sleep, Tirelessly
By Laurie Tarkan Autism Speaks Treatment Network neurologist Beth Malow dedicates her career to helping families affected by autism – while advancing understanding of autism-related sleep disorders....
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President-elect of American Academy of Pediatrics Calls Autism an Epidemic
Dr. Perrin tells Boston Globe: Doctors need more time to screen for and treat autism spectrum disorders.November 13, 2012James Perrin, M.D., F.A.A.P., president-elect of the American Academy of...
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Field of Genes
Toronto Star video features Autism Speaks "10K Genome" project and lead researcher Steve Scherer.November 16, 2012We think you’ll enjoy this Toronto Star video and news story featuring Autism Speaks...
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Youth with Autism Gravitate toward Science and Technology in College
But college enrollment among those with ASD remains lower than that of students with other disabilities.November 19, 2012 It's a stereotype that young people with autism gravitate toward science,...
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Study Sheds Light on Treatment Targets for Autism
Researchers reverse autism symptoms caused by abnormal production of brain proteins in adult mice. November 26, 2012Researchers have identified a link between the overproduction of certain brain...
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Immune Changes Linked to Regression, GI Distress & Repetitive Behaviors
Autism Speaks Trailblazer scientists link changes in dendritic cells with autistic regression, brain changes, repetitive behaviors and GI distress. November 26, 2012Researchers have found new evidence...
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Research Explosion Parallels Dramatic Rise in Autism Prevalence
Autism Speaks CSO Geri Dawson provides editorial commentary on three autism studies in Archives of General Psychiatry.November 26, 2012This month’s issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry features...
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American Psychiatric Association Approves DSM-5 Revisions
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D., expresses cautious optimism and vows continued testing and monitoring of impact. December 02, 2012 1 December 2012Dear friends and...
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Autism Speaks Funds First DELSIA Award
DELSIA to form partnership with Seaside Therapeutics to support work on biomarkers for the safe development of ASD treatments.December 03, 2012Autism Speaks today announced an award to its...
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TIME 2012 Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs: "Hope for Reversing Autism"
Findings on brain benefits of Early Start Denver Model make TIME magazine's Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs of the yearDecember 06, 2012Findings on brain benefits of Early Start Denver Model make TIME...
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Top Ten Autism Research Advances of 2012
Autism Speaks annual “best of” features progress in environmental science, adult support, medicines development and moreDecember 17, 2012 In 2012, autism dominated headlines as never before. Public...
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2013 MEETING ON IMPROVING MEASUREMENTS IN TODDLER INTERVENTION STUDIES FOR...
December 29, 2012INVITATION AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS This conference will bring a small, focused group of investigators together to present preliminary work and discuss challenges in the field of...
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2012 in Review
In her annual letter to our community, Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D., reflects on an unprecedented year of research progressJanuary 03, 2013 2012 in ReviewA letter to the community from...
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Autism Speaks Awards $4.8 Million in New Research Grants
Latest funding supports advances in environmental science and innovative small business projects as well as basic and clinical research January 03, 2013Autism Speaks is pleased to announce $4.8 million...
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Sina's Last Gift
By Ariel Bleicher A family makes the ultimate gift to advance autism research.December 06, 2012On June 9, 2007, a week before Sina Omidvaran’s 29th birthday, his father drove him to the mall near...
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Autism Investment Conference
World’s first conference promoting entrepreneurship, business development and investment in the field of autism January 09, 2013Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy...
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Autism Speaks Announces Symposium on Environmental Epigenetics
Scientific experts to explore the link between environmental epigenetics and autismJanuary 10, 2013Autism Speaks is pleased to announce a two-day meeting, “Environmental Epigenetics: New Frontiers in...
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Researchers Identify 24 More “High Impact” Autism Gene Changes
Discoveries bring doctors closer to pre-symptom test for at-risk infants; potential for matching autism subtypes to specific therapiesJanuary 14, 2013Genetic researchers have discovered another 24...
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Study Confirms “Optimal Outcomes”
Subset of children with early diagnosis of autism reach high function levels equal to their mainstream peersJanuary 16, 2013Some children diagnosed with autism in early childhood reach “optimal...
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New Science, Fresh Hope for Autism
Reuters publishes special report on the early promise of experiment drugs to treat autismJanuary 17, 2013When Jack was up there with the other performers, the noise, the lights, the crowd almost always...
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