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‘Baby Sibs’ researchers find very early predictors of autism severity
Study identifies delays at 6 and 12 months that predict severity of later autism symptoms, with insights into different paths to autism Study identifies delays at 6 and 12 months that predict severity...
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Study: Gluten/casein-free diet doesn’t improve autism symptoms
Small, carefully controlled study finds gluten/casein-free diets don’t improve behavior or bowel symptoms in kids with autism; larger studies needed Small, carefully controlled study finds...
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Tom Insel leaves National Institutes of Health for Google Life Sciences
Autism researcher Tom Insel served as director of National Institute of Mental Health; headed Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Autism researcher Tom Insel served as director of National...
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Free webinar on interaction of environment and genetics in autism
Oct. 1 symposium will address possible causes of new gene changes in people with autism; first in series on epigenetics of autism Oct. 1 symposium will address possible causes of new gene changes in...
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Free webinar on discoveries in brain technology and autism
Sept 24 at 1 pm Eastern, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Rob Ring and other experts will discuss research tools under development by the US BRAIN initiative Sept 24 at 1 pm Eastern, Autism Speaks...
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US and Canadian institutes link 'big data' to drive autism research
New partnerships links large autism research databases of National Institute of Mental Health and Canada’s Ontario Brain Institute New partnerships links large autism research databases of National...
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Study finds high rate of Parkinson’s disease among adults with autism
Growing evidence of link between two disorders has great implications for healthcare across the lifespan Growing evidence of link between two disorders has great implications for healthcare across the...
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Study: Half of all autism cases trace to rare gene-disabling mutations
Researchers identify short list of high-impact genetic causes of autism; see potential to guide personalized treatments Researchers identify short list of high-impact genetic causes of autism; see...
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Webinar: Managing autism-related GI issues and feeding problems
Free Oct 21 webinar for caregivers will include live Q&A with experts Free Oct 21 webinar for caregivers will include live Q&A with experts September 28, 2015Join dietician Patricia Novak and...
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‘Learn the Signs Act Early’ Team releases training for early educators
Please share: CDC’s new online training course helps early care providers and teachers spot delays and promote early intervention Please share: CDC’s new online training course helps early care...
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Autism Speaks opens applications for 2016 research fellowships
Launching careers in autism research with the Weatherstone predoctoral and Meixner postdoctoral fellowships Launching careers in autism research with the Weatherstone predoctoral and Meixner...
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ATN medical director counters equivocation on early screening for autism
Pediatrician Dan Coury comments on why faulting evidence for routine early screening for autism is like “throwing the baby out with the bathwater” Pediatrician Dan Coury comments on why faulting...
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Mass General and Autism Speaks ATN receive $15M to improve autism health care
Federal funding extends Autism Treatment Network’s role as the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health Federal funding extends Autism Treatment Network’s role as the Autism...
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Study: Too much repetition can hinder learning in those with autism
For people with autism, drilling appears to interfere with the ability to apply knowledge to new situations For people with autism, drilling appears to interfere with the ability to apply knowledge to...
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Another autism-GI link: Inflammatory bowel disease
Harvard researchers document significantly higher rates of Crohn's and ulcerative colitis among those with autism Harvard researchers document significantly higher rates of Crohn's and ulcerative...
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Autism researchers issue call to expand work in low-income countries
New low-cost screening and diagnostic methods open door to autism research and early intervention outside high-income nations New low-cost screening and diagnostic methods open door to autism research...
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Autism Science Foundation launches Autism Sisters Project
New initiative to advance research into autism’s protective female effect; invites participation by sisters of those who have autism New initiative to advance research into autism’s protective female...
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Autism Spectrum News honors Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer
Dr. Ring receives publication's 2015 Beacon of Hope Award for Advancing Autism Science Dr. Ring receives the publication's 2015 Beacon of Hope Award for Advancing Autism ScienceOctober 15, 2015Autism...
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Progress report on precision therapies for autism
Today in Science magazine: What’s next in the development of individualized treatments for autism? Today in Science magazine: What’s next in the development of individualized treatments for...
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You’re invited: Autism BrainNet Q&A and webinar
On Wed., Oct. 28th, Autism BrainNet director David Amaral will take questions and give overview on autism brain-tissue research On Wed., Oct. 28th, Autism BrainNet director David Amaral will take...
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