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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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AIC2015: Showcasing Investment Opportunities in Autism Treatment, Assessment...

Autism Speaks announces preliminary lineup of presenters for 2015 Autism Investment Conference, March 10-11: Showcase Sessions on autism therapeutics, assessment and assistive technology Autism Speaks...

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Autism and GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A with Dr. Tim Buie

Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from his “Office Hours” video on disturbed sleep related to GI distress Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from...

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Autism and Pica: Study Shows Behavioral Intervention Can Reduce Danger

A review of autism treatment records identifies behavioral strategies that reduce tendency to eat dangerous nonfood items A review of autism treatment records identifies behavioral strategies that...

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Autism Investment Conference to Showcase Gaming, Services & Employment...

Autism Speaks expands lineup of products and services being pitched to investors at AIC2015, March 10-11, in Boston Autism Speaks expands lineup of products and services being pitched to investors at...

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Autism Speaks in India: Lessons Learned in Low-Resource Communities

The Times of India interviews Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih, a featured speaker at this month's South Asia International Autism Conference The Times of India interviews Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih, a featured...

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Office Hours with Dr. Buie: Exploring Autism's Gut-Brain Connection

Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie discusses important outstanding questions concerning autism’s gut-brain connection Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie discusses important outstanding questions...

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Can Oxytocin Treat Autism?

Writing in Science, researchers explain why it’s too early to prescribe oxytocin to enhance social skills; see promise ahead Writing in Science, researchers explain why it’s too early to prescribe...

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Autism Speaks' Dan Smith Talks Autism Tech on Al Jazeera America

Our head of discovery neuroscience explains why Autism Speaks gives iPads to individuals and families affected by autism Our head of discovery neuroscience explains why Autism Speaks gives iPads to...

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Autism Study Identifies Clear Gene-Environment Interaction

Children with gene changes associated with autism tend to develop more severe symptoms when exposed to inflammation in the womb Children with gene changes associated with autism tend to develop more...

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Autism Speaks’ DELSIA Funds Clinical Trial of Therapeutic Video Game

Study will test whether electronic game-based therapy improves brain function and motor skills in children and adolescents with autism Study will test whether electronic game-based therapy improves...

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Autism ‘Tooth Fairy’ Studies Promise Insights into Environmental Risks

Autism Speaks Trailblazer study mines baby teeth to track exposure to potentially toxic chemicals during pregnancy and early infancy Autism Speaks Trailblazer study mines baby teeth to track exposure...

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Study Suggests Association between Autism and BPA Plasticizer

Researchers find that reduced ability to excrete bisphenol-A is more common among children with autism; another possible example of gene-environment interaction affecting autism risk Researchers find...

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2015 Autism Speaks Autism Investment Conference Kicks Off in Boston

Third annual conference showcases investment opportunities that promise to address outstanding needs in the autism community Third annual conference showcases investment opportunities that promise to...

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AIC2015: Transforming Autism Therapeutics One Game at a Time

Autism Investment Conference keynote speaker describes how combining science and entertainment promises to transform how we think of autism therapy Keynote speaker Eddie Martucci describes how...

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Autism Speaks 2015 Autism Investment Conference: Day 2 in Boston

Companies showcase investment opportunities in gaming platforms and employment/support services to meet needs of autism community Companies showcase investment opportunities in gaming platforms and...

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Autism App Developers Compete at Google-Autism Speaks Pitch Playground

First, second and “audience choice” winners share $50K in prize money to develop and deliver digital apps for the autism community First, second and “audience choice” winners share $50K in prize money...

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