Autism Speaks MSSNG program announces major genome release
More than 5,000 whole genome sequences now available for research into autism subtypes and personalized treatments More than 5,000 whole genome sequences now available for research into autism...
View ArticleAutism Speaks announces Royal Arch Masons fellowship
Career-launching fellowship will fund groundbreaking research into auditory processing in children who have autism Career-launching fellowship will fund groundbreaking research into auditory...
View ArticleAutism Speaks names 2016 Weatherstone fellows
Predoctoral fellowships launch promising young scientists into careers in autism research with ground-breaking projects and mentors Predoctoral fellowships launch promising young scientists into...
View ArticleAutism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research 2016
A look ahead at more than sixty Autism Speaks-affiliated presentations at IMFAR 2016, May 11-14, in Baltimore A look ahead at more than sixty Autism Speaks-affiliated presentations at IMFAR 2016, May...
View ArticleStudy suggests insurance mandates help close gaps in autism care
Children with autism are more likely to get diagnosed and receive services in states where health insurance must cover the disorder Children with autism are more likely to get diagnosed and receive...
View ArticleAutism Speaks ATN/AIR-P researchers present studies at IMFAR
Read the early findings from 15 studies by clinicians and researchers in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and the Autism Intervention Research Network for Physical Health Read the early...
View ArticleAutism Speaks co-sponsors IMFAR community stakeholders luncheon
Annual event honors individuals and families affected by autism; featured speakers - Caren Zucker and John Donvan, authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism Annual event honors individuals...
View ArticleAutism and the microbiome: Case study delivers surprises and guidance
First findings from Autism Speaks gut-brain research project will guide study of microbiome’s role in autism-related GI issues and behavior First findings from Autism Speaks gut-brain research project...
View ArticleTightening the link between autism research and quality of life
Today at IMFAR, Paul Shattuck challenged scientists and their funders to rethink how we ensure that autism research is improving lives Today at IMFAR, Paul Shattuck challenged scientists and their...
View ArticleAutism Speaks leadership delivers annual IMFAR update
President and CEO Angela Geiger and Interim Chief Science Officer Mat Pletcher welcome autism researchers and stakeholders and deliver update on research priorities President and CEO Angela Geiger and...
View ArticleMRI tracks treatment success in adult mouse model of autism
Autism Speaks fellow uses brain scan to show how gene activation reverses volume loss in parts of the brain affected by Rett syndrome, a genetic condition that usually includes autism Autism Speaks...
View ArticleDeveloping medicines for autism: Insights from tuberous sclerosis
Mustafa Sahin discusses how fine-tuning clinical trials of tuberous sclerosis drugs can advance broader development of autism medicines Mustafa Sahin discusses how fine-tuning clinical trials of...
View ArticleINSAR Summer Institute: Free online seminars on familial aspects of autism
The International Society for Autism Research reprises its popular summer webinars – this year on autism and the family The International Society for Autism Research reprises its popular summer...
View ArticleIACC seeks public comment on 2016 strategic plan on autism
Autism Speaks CEO Angela Geiger urges autism community to make their voices heard to shape national priorities for autism research, policies and services Autism Speaks CEO Angela Geiger urges autism...
View ArticleInteragency Autism Coordinating Committee to meet July 19
Learn how you can participate; check back for updates and coverage as IACC addresses national priorities in autism research and services Learn how you can participate; check back for updates and...
View ArticleState insurance mandates increase access to affordable autism care
Autism Speaks issues statement in response to positive findings and need to overcome remaining barriers to care Autism Speaks issues statement in response to positive findings and need to overcome...
View ArticleAgenda for July 19 meeting of Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Attend in person or by webcast; check back for coverage as IACC addresses national priorities in autism research and services Attend in person or by webcast; check back for coverage as IACC addresses...
View ArticleInteragency Autism Coordinating Committee: Quarterly meeting highlights
National research and policy updates on adult support, interventions for anxiety, inflexible behavior, severe self-injury and more National research and policy updates on adult support, interventions...
View ArticleYou’re invited: Webchat on remote training to improve autism care
Autism Science Foundation hosts Aug 3 chat with Autism Speaks ATN pediatrician Kristen Sohl on remote training and consult services for doctors Autism Science Foundation hosts Aug 3 chat with Autism...
View ArticleAug 9 webinar on understanding causes and treatment of autism
Autism Speaks-funded researcher Jacqueline Crawley will discuss the development of animal models that advance medicines development.July 29, 2016Autism Speaks-funded researcher Jacqueline Crawley will...
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