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Delayed Gaze Shifting an Early Marker for Autism
Researchers associate delays in visual orienting at 7 months with differences in brain structure and later development of autismJanuary 22, 2013A new study shows that infants who go on to develop...
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Bonding over Oxytocin
By Laurie Tarkan Two Autism Speaks supporters establish a special bond with the families participating in the study they helped fundJanuary 24, 2013Last August, Laurie and Eric Chern traveled from...
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Prenatal Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk
Researchers find further evidence that maternal infection during early pregnancy increases autism riskJanuary 25, 2013Researchers have found more evidence that inflammation during early pregnancy...
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Autism Speaks Advocates for Mental Health
Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson explains why Autism Speaks is joining the effort to improve mental health services for AmericansJanuary 25, 2013 Dear friends and colleagues,Although autism and mental...
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NPR Spotlights Crucial Role of Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program
Today, National Public Radio aired a special segment on the critical need for donated brain tissue in autism researchFebruary 04, 2013Today on Morning Edition, National Public Radio aired “Shortage of...
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Nutrition and Autism
Report confirms challenge of ensuring adequate nutrition in children with autism; calls on clinicians and researchers to guide families. February 07, 2013Report confirms challenge of ensuring adequate...
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10th Autism-Europe International Congress Open for Registration
The conference will take place September 26 to 28 in Budapest February 11, 2013 Registration for the 10th Autism-Europe International Congress is now open. The meeting, which will take place September...
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More Evidence that Folic Acid Reduces Autism Risk
Large study supports earlier findings that taking folic acid around conception reduces risk that a child will develop autismFebruary 12, 2013A new study supports growing evidence that prenatal folic...
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Researchers Link New Autism Gene to Serotonin Production
Findings illustrate how a genetic change affects a vital brain pathway, with implications for the development of treatmentsFebruary 13, 2013Findings illustrate how a genetic change affects a vital...
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Study Looks Beyond the Risk of Autism in Baby Siblings
Many younger sibs of children with autism have symptoms and delays that fall short of ASD but warrant early interventionFebruary 14, 2013Many younger sibs of children with autism have symptoms and...
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Teens with Autism Lack Healthcare Transition Services
Study finds young people with autism half as likely to receive healthcare transition support as those with other longterm medical needsFebruary 19, 2013Study finds young people with autism half as...
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Autism Speaks Hosts World’s First Autism Investment Conference
Bringing together investors and product developers discuss opportunities for addressing the autism community’s unmet needsFebruary 21, 2013Bringing together investors and product developers to discuss...
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New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics issues policy statement on genetic screening of children for autism and other disordersFebruary 25, 2013The American Academy of Pediatrics issues policy statement on...
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The “Female Protective Effect”
A new study provides insights into why girls are much less likely than boys to develop autismFebruary 26, 2013A new study provides insights into why girls are much less likely than boys to develop...
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Ultrasound Flags Autism Risk in Low Birth Weight Infants
New study reveals very early brain marker of autism risk; may lead to earlier detection and treatmentFebruary 28, 2013New study reveals very early brain marker of autism risk; may lead to earlier...
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Autism Sleuth
The Association for Psychological Science spotlights 30 years of autism research by Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri DawsonMarch 01, 2013The Association for Psychological Science spotlights the...
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Autism Shares Risk Genes with Major Psychiatric Disorders
Autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder appear to share genetic risk factorsMarch 01, 2013Autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder appear to share...
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Many Nonverbal Children with Autism Overcome Severe Language Delays
Hopeful news for families; study counters belief that nonverbal children won’t acquire speech after age 4March 04, 2013Hopeful news for families; study counters belief that nonverbal children won’t...
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Launching a Career in Autism Research
By Ariel Bleicher Thanks to a Weatherstone fellowship, Esther Berko is investigating why older mothers are more likely to have children with autismMarch 01, 2013Candace Special is patiently answering...
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Brain Network Analysis Furthers Understanding of Autism
Fewer connections between distant brain regions may explain why people with autism excel at some tasks, struggle with othersMarch 08, 2013Fewer connections between distant brain regions may explain why...
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