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Researchers Scrutinizing Safety of Laxative Used by Many with Autism
FDA funds study to investigate concerns about long-term use of Miralax, used daily by many affected by autism and chronic constipation FDA funds study to investigate concerns about long-term use of...
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Can Rise in Autism Be Explained by Broadened Diagnosis?
New study out of Denmark suggests that autism’s rising prevalence may stem, in part, from changes in diagnostic criteria New study out of Denmark suggests that autism’s rising prevalence may stem, in...
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Office Hours with GI Specialist Tim Buie: Acid Reflux and Autism
The 1st installment in a new video series for parents and professionals on recognizing and resolving GI issues in those with autism The 1st installment in a new video series for parents and...
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Acid Reflux Q&A with Autism-GI Specialist Tim Buie
Dr. Buie answers your follow-up questions from last week’s “Office Hours” video on recognizing acid-reflux in those with autismJanuary 13, 2015 Thank you for your tremendous response to the first...
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Reliable Autism Screening Takes More than Mere Observation at Checkups
Simply observing toddlers during checkups may miss many autism cases; study reinforces need for doctors to perform proper screening Simply observing toddlers during checkups may miss many autism...
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Autism Speaks 2015 Autism Investment Conference, March 10-11, Boston
January 16, 2015 Autism Speaks’ 2015 Autism Investment Conference (AIC2015) – at Boston’s Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, March 10-11 – will explore the rapidly expanding business opportunities...
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Swedish Study Suggests Low Vitamin D at Birth May Increase Autism Risk
Researchers call for studies investigating whether prenatal vitamin D supplements can lower autism rates Researchers call for studies investigating whether prenatal vitamin D supplements can lower...
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Autism & Probiotics: ‘Office Hours’ with GI Specialist Tim Buie
The second installment in Dr. Buie’s new Autism Speaks video series on GI disorders in patients who have autism The second installment in Dr. Buie’s new Autism Speaks video series on GI disorders in...
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Video Feedback Helps Parents Engage Infants at Risk for Autism
Autism Speaks-funded study suggests that brief parent-training program fosters infant development in ways that may reduce autism risk Autism Speaks-funded study suggests that brief parent-training...
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Largest-ever Autism Genome Study Finds Most Siblings Have Different...
Surprising finding makes cover of Nature Medicine; study data becomes part of historic first upload to Autism Speaks MSSNG portal for open-access research Surprising finding makes cover of Nature...
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‘Typical’ Brains Conform; Autistic Brains ‘Go Their Own Way’
Study suggests that “typical” brains synchronize in one common way, while those in people with autism display unique patterns Study suggests that “typical” brains synchronize in one common way, while...
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Podcast on Preventing Harmful Prenatal Exposures
Reproductive health expert Tracey Woodruff featured in new podcast on reducing exposures to environmental contaminants during pregnancy Reproductive health expert Tracey Woodruff featured in new...
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Study Finds Preschoolers with Autism Vary Greatly in Areas of Progress
Researchers highlight need to tailor therapies to each child’s strengths and challenges; associate early diagnosis with greater function Researchers highlight need to tailor therapies to each child’s...
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President Obama Announces National ‘Precision Medicine Initiative’
Autism Speaks welcomes commitment to genome-guided individualized medicine, as exemplified by our MSSNG program Autism Speaks welcomes commitment to genome-guided individualized medicine, as...
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Autism Speaks and Google Announce ‘App Pitch Playground’ Competition
Half-day event for autism app developers will immediately follow 2015 Autism Investment Conference in Boston Half-day event for autism app developers will immediately follow 2015 Autism Investment...
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Simple Strategies for Parents Help Babies at Risk for Autism
Study supported by Autism Speaks demonstrates effectiveness of a new parent-led intervention for 1-year-olds with developmental delays Study supported by Autism Speaks demonstrates effectiveness of a...
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Office Hours with Dr. Buie: Autism and GI-related Sleep Issues
Join autism GI specialist Tim Buie for the third segment in his Autism Speaks video series on autism and GI disorders; bring your questions! Join autism GI specialist Tim Buie for the third segment in...
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Reassuring Findings from Large Study on Induced Labor and Autism Risk
No increased risk of autism seen in early results of large study investigating concerns about oxytocin-induced or augmented labor No increased risk of autism seen in early results of large study...
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Autism Speaks Announces Speakers for 2015 Autism Investment Conference
Keynote addresses will feature latest in therapeutic gaming and venture capital opportunities that serve the growing autism community Keynote addresses will feature latest in therapeutic gaming and...
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New Findings on Autism and Preeclampsia
Large study adds to the growing body of research associating autism with stresses during prenatal development Large study adds to the growing body of research associating autism with stresses during...
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