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Shift in diagnosis only partly explains rise in autism prevalence
New report shows increase in special education services for autism partly offset by decrease in services for intellectual disability New report shows increase in special education services for autism...
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Autism Science Foundation Podcast: ‘Minibrains’ and gene enhancers
ASF’s Alycia Halladay and Autism Speaks’ Dan Smith discuss two remarkable new advances in autism research ASF’s Alycia Halladay and Autism Speaks’ Dan Smith discuss two remarkable new advances in...
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Research shows job services failing to meet needs of youth with autism
Researchers urge greater use of autism-specific supports; many teen boys and men with autism need particular help with anxiety Researchers urge greater use of autism-specific supports; many teen boys...
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Autism’s costs to U.S. economy estimated to top $265 billion for 2015
Projected costs would rise to more than $1 trillion by 2025 if prevalence continues to rise at rates seen over last decade Projected costs would rise to more than $1 trillion by 2025 if prevalence...
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Study: Girls & women with autism particularly prone to epilepsy
Though autism more common in males, females with autism at greater risk of seizures that resist epilepsy medicines; important implications for screening and treatment Though autism more common in...
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Interactive Autism Network receives $1.6M to enhance patient-centered research
Grant will add IAN to national patient-centered research network and launch collaboration with Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network Grant will add IAN to national patient-centered research network...
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Pediatricians join autism advocates to urge universal early screening
Strong and continued endorsement of universal screening for autism follows call, by preventive services task force, for more research August 03, 2015The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined autism...
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Webinar on children’s mental health and global health systems
Join Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih and WHO’s Chiara Servili for free 45-minute webinar on Thursday, Aug. 6 Join Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih and WHO’s Chiara Servili for free 45-minute webinar on Thursday,...
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Researchers show how specific gene change causes subtype of autism
Discovery suggests that known drug may help people affected by a severely disabling form of autism; but safety testing needed Discovery suggests known drug may help people with a severely disabling...
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$3.4 million grant to train dentists to care for patients with autism
New pediatric dentistry program in Florida aims to increase access for children and teens with autism and ease transition to adult care New pediatric dentistry program in Florida aims to increase...
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Researchers develop first autism symptom self-assessment for adults
Questionnaire measures repetitive and restricted behaviors; adults already diagnosed with autism invited to help evaluate test online Questionnaire measures repetitive and restricted behaviors; adults...
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Social skills classes produce lasting benefits for adults with autism
Study finds social connections continue to increase and autism symptoms decrease months after young adults complete PEERS training Study finds social connections continue to increase and autism...
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You’re Invited: Free webinar on importance early screening for autism
This Thursday, Aug 20, 1 pm Eastern: Experts will discuss research on the benefits of early screening and intervention for autismAugust 18, 2015Autism families and researchers are invited to...
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Wired: Turns out crystallized DNA is crazy pretty
Wired magazine spotlights the dazzling DNA crystal images that Linden Gledhill created for Autism Speaks' MSSNG campaign Wired magazine spotlights the dazzling DNA crystal images that Linden Gledhill...
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NIH revives study of environmental risks for autism and other childhood...
SFARI reports on federal plans to invest $165 million to expand and integrate existing studies on environmental influences SFARI reports on federal plans to invest $165 million to expand and integrate...
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Newer genetic testing methods may provide benefit for children with suspected...
“The researchers demonstrate that modern diagnostic tools can greatly increase the ability to identify genetic causes for a subset of people with autism spectrum disorder. The ability to get this...
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Why we need universal autism screening - in today’s NY Times
Pediatrician/NYTimes blogger Aaron Carroll explains why the Preventive Services Task Force should change its equivocation to endorsement Pediatrician/NYTimes blogger Aaron Carroll explains why the...
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More evidence of need to teach ‘mind reading’ skills to those with autism
Large study finds both men and women with autism struggle to read facial expressions, suggests benefits of teaching skill when young Large study finds both men and women with autism struggle to read...
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New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support
Researchers find high rates of pregnancy complications among those with developmental or intellectual disabilities, including autism Researchers find high rates of pregnancy complications among those...
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ADHD symptoms can delay autism diagnosis for years
Researchers urge doctors to fully evaluate young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder for co-occurring autism Researchers urge doctors to fully evaluate young children with attention...
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