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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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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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