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Understanding sex/gender differences in autism
A new series of podcasts and open-access research papers on sex/gender differences in autism Check out this new series of podcasts and open-access research papers on sex/gender differences in autism...
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Med school honors Tim Buie for treatment of autism-related GI disorders
Pioneering researcher and physician shares his expertise in Autism Speaks video series “Office Hours with Dr. Tim Buie” Pioneering researcher and physician shares his expertise in the Autism Speaks...
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Autism research, treatment & services get major push on Capitol Hill
Leaders in government, science and industry spur policy and research that improve lives at Autism Speaks 2015 National Summit Leaders in government, science and industry spur policy and research that...
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Study finds many kids with delays need help with autism symptoms
Varying degrees of autism-related challenges seen in a third of young children with other developmental delays Varying degrees of autism-related challenges seen in a third of young children with other...
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Largest-ever study of autism & C-sections suggests shared triggers
Analysis of 2.7 million births suggests that cesareans don’t cause autism, but both may share underlying risk factors Analysis of 2.7 million births suggests that cesareans don’t cause autism, but...
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Reading program improves brain connectivity in students with autism
Study of “visualizing and verbalizing” reading program suggests that it improves brain function along with comprehension Study of “visualizing and verbalizing” reading program suggests that it...
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The promise and perils of oxytocin for autism
Nature News updates us on the latest oxytocin research – and why the hormone is losing its image as a simple cuddle chemical Nature News updates us on the latest oxytocin research – and why the...
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What is the MSSNG project?
A glimpse behind the scenes of the world's largest open-access genomic database for autism research A glimpse behind the scenes of the world's largest open-access genomic database for autism...
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Autism and apraxia: the importance of screening for both
Researchers find otherwise rare speech disorder affects nearly 65 percent of children with autism; call for screening and treatment Researchers find otherwise rare speech disorder affects nearly 65...
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Online Summer Institute for Autism Research free and open to public
Weekly speakers and discussions delve into key topics in autism research; video replays available for past sessions Weekly speakers and discussions delve into key topics in autism research; video...
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The Revolution Driving Autism Research: A Panel Discussion
Now available for online viewing: Science panel discussion from the Autism Speaks 2015 National Leadership Summit, in DCJuly 01, 2015 On June 16, Al Jazeera America correspondent Mary Snow moderated...
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Researchers urge greater attention to autism-related food issues
Food aversions among kids with autism place great stress on parents and disrupt family meals; behavioral intervention can help Food aversions among kids with autism place great stress on parents and...
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Looking at the bonds that strengthen couples raising kids with autism
Study identifies personality traits and coping strategies that strengthen spousal relationships in families with kids on the spectrum Study identifies personality traits and coping strategies that...
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Support fragile X research to solve another piece of the autism puzzle
Autism Speaks joins with the National Fragile X Foundation to support July as Fragile X Awareness Month Autism Speaks joins with the National Fragile X Foundation to support July as Fragile X...
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NIH funds study exploring why fever sometimes eases autism symptoms
A $900,000 grant to Indiana University will fund basic research advancing understanding of how body temperature affects autism-related behaviors A $900,000 grant to Indiana University will fund basic...
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Autism Speaks selects 2015 Meixner fellows in translational research
Postdoctoral fellowships will advance understanding and treatment of injurious behavior, sensory issues, microbiome changes and more Postdoctoral fellowships will advance understanding and treatment...
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Autism & parenting: Dad’s involvement crucial to mom's mental health
Study finds father’s early engagement with baby is particularly important to mom's mental health when child goes on to develop autism Study finds father’s early engagement with baby is particularly...
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‘Brains in a dish’ advance search for personalized autism treatments
Using stem-cell technology, researchers are making discoveries using brain tissue grown from the skin cells of people who have autism Using stem-cell technology, researchers are making discoveries...
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Experts call for greater attention to autism-related nutrition problems
Report highlights importance of addressing common nutrition issues in kids with autism and great unmet need for studies on adults Report highlights importance of addressing common nutrition issues in...
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NIH announces major funding for research on autism biomarkers
Biomarkers Consortium project will improve tools for measuring social impairment and targeting therapies in children with autism Autism Biomarkers Consortium project will improve tools for measuring...
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