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Blood Test Shows Promise for Guiding Autism Diagnosis and Treatment
New test associates autism with gene-expression patterns affecting immune system and proteins involved in brain development New test associates autism with gene-expression patterns affecting immune...
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Unlocking the World of Nonverbal Children with Autism
Boston University spotlights Autism Speaks-funded research aimed at helping nonverbal children with autism communicate Boston University spotlights Autism Speaks-funded research aimed at helping...
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Assisted Reproduction & Autism: Single Births Reduce Risk
Largest study of its kind confirms higher risk of autism with assisted reproduction; but effect disappears for single births Largest study of its kind confirms higher risk of autism with assisted...
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Autism-related GI Issues Already Present in Infancy
Large study finds GI distress unusually common among babies and toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism Large study finds GI distress unusually common among babies and toddlers who are later...
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Research on Girls Provides Insights into Severe Autism
Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow uses novel approach to uncover genes associated with severe autism Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow uses novel approach to uncover genes associated with severe...
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Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Discusses MSSNG in Journal Nature
In feature profile, CSO Rob Ring describes Autism Speaks’ collaboration with Google to create world’s largest genomic database on autismMarch 26, 2015 This week in the journal Nature, Autism Speaks...
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The Microbiome in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The journal Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease publishes a special issue on the role that gut bacteria may play in autism The journal “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” publishes a special...
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World Autism Awareness Day at the UN: Science, Collaboration & Answers
Autism Speaks co-hosts United Nations panel on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day 2015 Autism Speaks co-hosts United Nations panel on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day 2015April 03,...
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‘Frankie & Me,’ Special Videocast for Autism Awareness Month
Inspired by daughter, Autism Speaks-funded researcher Kevin Pelphrey to discuss advances in understanding autism in girls and women Inspired by daughter, Autism Speaks-funded researcher Kevin Pelphrey...
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Social Training with Peers Helps Kids with Autism
Study shows effectiveness of guided playgroups that pair 5 and 6 year olds who have autism with unaffected classmates Study shows effectiveness of guided playgroups that pair 5 and 6 year olds who...
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Infant Brain Activity Predicts Language Development in Autism
Brain scans of sleeping babies and toddlers at risk of autism may guide earlier, personalized interventions and new medical treatments Brain scans of sleeping babies and toddlers at risk of autism may...
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Autism Study Fails to Show Benefit of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Six-month trial at Autism Speaks ATN in Toronto produced no improvements in symptoms or language among young children with autism Six-month trial at Autism Speaks ATN in Toronto produced no...
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Q&A with Autism Pioneer Simon Baron-Cohen
The world-renowned researcher discusses his ground-breaking theories and development of autism support services and educational products The world-renowned researcher discusses his ground-breaking...
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Can Early Control of Gestational Diabetes Reduce Autism Risk?
New study advances understanding of when and how diabetes in pregnancy contributes to autism; implications for prenatal care New study advances understanding of when and how diabetes in pregnancy...
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Study Links Autism to Epigenetic Changes in Dads’ Sperm
Findings suggest that fathers’ exposure to environmental hazards may alter gene activity in ways that predispose children to autism Findings suggest that fathers’ exposure to environmental hazards may...
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Study Counters Idea that Violent Games Spark Aggression in Those with Autism
No change in aggression seen after adults with autism play violent video game; response similar to that of adults without autism No change in aggression seen after adults with autism play violent...
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Many Doctors Have Delayed Autism Diagnosis by Ignoring Parent Concerns
New analysis of 2011 survey shows that many healthcare providers were dismissing parents’ early concerns about autism New analysis of 2011 survey shows that many healthcare providers were dismissing...
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Q&A with Autism Speaks’ New Head of Genomic Discovery
Geneticist Mathew Pletcher is a pioneering researcher and the parent of a child affected by a disabling condition in need of a cure Geneticist Mathew Pletcher is a pioneering researcher and the parent...
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Lancet Neurology Publishes Series on Advances in Autism Research
Leading autism researchers highlight progress in gene-targeted precision medicine and insights from brain imaging across the lifespan Leading autism researchers highlight progress in gene-targeted...
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Vikram Patel, Autism Speaks Global Partner, Makes TIME 100 List
TIME names Autism Speaks-funded researcher among 100 most influential people of 2015; delivering autism services to the underserved TIME names Autism Speaks-funded researcher among 100 most...
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