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Identifying Autism in Disadvantaged Regions: Challenges & Opportunity
Autism Speaks co-hosts meeting to spur development of practical means to diagnose autism in low- and middle-income countries Autism Speaks co-hosts meeting to spur development of practical means to...
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Baby Sibling Study Finds Strong Predictors of Autism at 18 Months
Study identifies behavior patterns that predict autism with near 80 percent certainty, flags opportunity for early intervention Study identifies behavior patterns that predict autism with near 80...
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More Research Links Autism to Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution
Findings in North Carolina mirror those in California, with autism rates highest when pollution exposure occurs during third trimester Findings in North Carolina mirror those in California, with...
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Autism Speaks Welcomes 2014 Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows
Encouraging the most-promising scientific talent to launch careers in autism researchOctober 20, 2014Encouraging the most-promising scientific talent to launch careers in autism research(Oct 20, 2014)...
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Autism Speaks Project Delivers Effective Diagnostic Tests to India
Translated and field-tested assessment tests expand the reach of autism diagnosis to an estimated 360 million peopleOctober 21, 2014Translated and field-tested assessment tests expand the reach of...
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Early Intervention Twitter Chat Today at 1 pm ET
How early should autism treatment begin? Join leading experts for a Twitter chat hosted by SFARI.orgOctober 22, 2014(Oct 22, 2014) How early should autism treatment begin? At 1 p.m. Eastern today, join...
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Autism Speaks Invests $2.3 Million in Research on Gut-Brain Connection
First studies in major GI initiative will investigate microbiome, biological stress and constipation treatment in children with autismOctober 22, 2014First studies in major GI initiative will...
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World's Geneticists Welcome Upcoming Release of Whole Autism Genomes
Autism Speaks previews MSSNG – a genomics program to change the future of autism with open science – at world’s largest genetics meeting October 22, 2014 Autism Speaks previews MSSNG – a genomics...
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Study Suggests that Key Immune Protein Could Play a Role in Autism
Researchers show that molecule known for fighting infections also crucial for pruning away excess brain connectionsOctober 23, 2014Researchers show that molecule known for fighting infections also...
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Autism Community Invited to Webinar on Repetitive Behaviors in Infancy
This Thursday, Oct 30, 2 pm ET: Researchers will discuss insights into repetitive and restricted behaviors in early developmentOctober 29, 2014 This Thursday, Oct 30, 2 pm ET: Researchers will discuss...
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Research Group Quadruples Number of Known High-Risk Autism Genes
Report increases number of genes strongly tied to autism to more than thirty, providing many new targets for experimental treatmentsOctober 29, 2014 Report increases number of genes strongly tied to...
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Study Shows Benefits of ‘Integrated Play Groups' for Kids with Autism
Program encourages children with autism to engage in imaginative play with others their age, with minimal adult interference Program encourages children with autism to engage in imaginative play with...
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Study Shows that Classes Enable Parents to Deliver Autism Therapy
Kids with autism benefit when parents take classes on Pivotal Response Training; goal to supplement not replace professional therapy Kids with autism benefit when parents take classes on Pivotal...
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Leading Experts Meet to Discuss Gender Differences in Autism
Autism Speaks and Autism Science Foundation sponsor workshop tackling questions on autism rates and challenges in girls and women Autism Speaks and Autism Science Foundation sponsor workshop tackling...
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Parent Training Program Shows Clear Gains for Toddlers with Autism
Toddlers gain social-communication skills when parents take classes; larger gains seen when trainers work with each parent in home Toddlers gain social-communication skills when parents take classes;...
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Study Links Harmful De Novo Gene Mutations to More-Severe Autism
By contrast, milder forms of autism are more strongly associated with family history of psychiatric issues By contrast, milder forms of autism are more strongly associated with family history of...
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Ten Ways to Support Someone with Autism
Leading autism researcher publishes “How to Support Me,” an evidence-based checklist for empowering individuals on the autism spectrum Leading autism researcher publishes “How to Support Me,” an...
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More Evidence that Many Minority Kids with Autism Not Getting Help
Study shows that schools are identifying more kids with autism overall, but at lower rates among children in minority groups Study shows that schools are identifying more kids with autism overall, but...
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Autism Speaks at Neuroscience 2014
More than a hundred autism researchers will present early findings of ongoing studies at world’s largest conference on brain research More than a hundred autism researchers will present early findings...
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National Geographic Spotlights Autism’s Gut-Brain Connection
Autism Speaks at the forefront of funding related research, including the development of probiotics that may improve symptoms Autism Speaks at the forefront of funding related research, including the...
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