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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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MSSNG in the News
News outlets feature groundbreaking science program to change the future of autism with open science.December 09, 2014ABC's "Good Morning America" featured the Autism Speaks project “MSSNG" this...
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Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG: Groundbreaking Genome Sequencing Program
Changing the future of autism with open science: “What we know about autism is not enough; MSSNG is the search for the answers" Changing the future of autism with open science: “What we know about...
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Study Suggests Brain Inflammation Is a Hallmark of Autism
Researchers find widespread activation of immune cells in brains affected by autism; a target for new treatments? Researchers find widespread activation of immune cells in brains affected by autism; a...
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Vitamin D and Autism: A Case Report of Improved Symptoms
Chinese doctors report apparent response to vitamin D in toddler with autism and call for clinical trial to evaluate safety and benefits Chinese doctors report apparent response to vitamin D in...
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ReachMD Podcast Spotlights Autism Speaks’ Gut-Brain Initiative
Researchers discuss the promise of their Autism Speaks-funded studies into autism, oxidative stress, the microbiome and probiotics Researchers discuss the promise of their Autism Speaks-funded studies...
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Largest-ever Study on Autism & Pollution Shows Strong Link During Pregnancy
Nurses’ Study shows autism rates double with exposure to high levels of fine-particulate air pollution during pregnancy; strongest link in third trimester Nurses’ Study shows autism rates double with...
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Top Ten Autism Research Stories of 2014
This year, we let our readers select Autism Speaks’ Top Ten science stories; here are the studies you found most interesting … This year, we let our readers select Autism Speaks’ Top Ten science...
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Machine-Learning Lets Researchers Search Genome for New Autism Clues
New technique helps scientists identify meaningful changes in little-explored region of a person’s genome; an important new tool for searching genomic databases such as that being assembled by the...
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More Evidence that Pets Foster Social Skills in Children with Autism
Survey of parents at Autism Speaks ATN center supports growing body of research showing social benefits of pet ownership Survey of parents at Autism Speaks ATN center supports growing body of research...
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CDC Expands National Autism Monitoring to Include Preschoolers
National autism monitoring network will look for advances in early diagnosis, with special attention to new criteria for diagnosis National autism monitoring network will look for advances in early...
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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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