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Study Opens Promising New Direction in Autism Research
Autism Speaks Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer study supports new theory that blocking cell distress signals can ease autism symptomsMarch 13, 2013Autism Speaks Trailblazer research supports new...
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Autism Speaks 2013 National Conference for Families and Professionals
Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference featuring workshops and scientific sessions on autism care through the life spanMarch 19, 2013Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference...
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Breakthroughs in Autism Symposium
Autism Speaks invites researchers and the public to attend April 26 symposium in New York City; also accessible online following the eventMarch 19, 2013Autism Speaks invites researchers and the public...
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Delayed Gaze Shifting an Early Marker for Autism
Differences in brain circuitry may cause slower shifting of attention between objects in babies who are at high risk for autismMarch 20, 2013A new study shows that infants who go on to develop autism...
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National Survey Pegs Autism Prevalence at 1 in 50 School-age Children
Government health survey of families bolsters research indicating that many affected children go uncounted and without servicesMarch 20, 2013A new government survey of parents indicates that 1 in 50...
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Autism Speaks Awards More Than $500,000 in New Research Grants
Ground-breaking projects include Trailblazer study on autoimmunity and autism and seven career-launching Weatherstone fellowshipsMarch 21, 2013Ground-breaking projects include Trailblazer study on...
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What Does '1 in 50' Mean for our Community
A Letter from Autism Speaks President Liz FeldMarch 22, 2013 Dear friends,As many of you know from this week’s headlines, a new government health survey of parents indicates that 1 in 50 school-age...
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Federal Panel Urges National Standard for Autism Coverage
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee urges Secretary of Health to establish national standard for autism health insurance coverageMarch 25, 2013Today, the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating...
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Autism Speaks ATN Requests Applications from Hospitals and Academic Medical...
Funding will expand access to Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network care model through partnerships with community providersMarch 25, 2013Autism Speaks is now accepting applications from hospitals and...
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Ten Important Things We Know About Autism Today – That We Didn’t Know a Year Ago
Thanks to your support, we know more about helping those with autism than ever beforeMarch 29, 2013 Thanks to your support, research is advancing autism understanding and treatment. Here are ten...
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Study Addresses ‘Too Many Too Soon?’ Vaccine Concerns
Finds no link between autism and higher exposure to vaccine active ingredients during first two years of life or any one doctor’s visitMarch 29, 2013Today, the Journal of Pediatrics published the first...
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World Autism Awareness Day at the UN: Tackling Shared Global Challenges
Autism Speaks co-hosts UN panel on social, economic and public health challenges faced by individuals, families and societies worldwideApril 03, 2013Autism Speaks co-hosts UN panel on social, economic...
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Discovering Comprehensive Autism Care; Advancing Autism Research
A family finds a medical home in Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and gladly "gives back" to autism research April 08, 2013A family finds a medical home in Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network...
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IACC Selects Top 2012 Advances in Autism Research
On the occasion of Autism Awareness Month, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee announces 20 most-significant studies of 2012April 10, 2013On the occasion of Autism Awareness Month, the...
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Hunting for Autism's Earliest Clues
By Ariel Bleicher Researchers in North Carolina are developing the tools to screen for and treat autism as early as possible.April 01, 2013The brown-eyed boy in the video is 13 months old. He wears...
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Autism Journal Podcast on Adult Outcomes
Podcast features Autism Speaks-funded researcher studying how to promote employment and independence in adults with autismApril 15, 2013Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice...
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See-Through Brain Tissue Promises to Advance Autism Research
A donation to Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program played a key role in a stunning advancement in research on brain development and autiApril 15, 2013Donation to Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program...
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Kids and Teens with Autism Vulnerable to Video Game Addiction
Experts call for caution and further research; see potential for careful use of video games to teach social-communication skillsApril 19, 2013Parents and autism therapists have long noticed that many...
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Beyond Autism Genes: Epigenetic Differences in Identical Twins
By studying identical twins who differ in autism traits, researchers find evidence of environmental influences on gene expression By studying identical twins who differ in autism traits, researchers...
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Further Evidence that Valproate during Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk
Large study links autism and prenatal use of anti-epileptic drug; alternative medicines possible for some but not all womenApril 23, 2013Large study links autism and prenatal use of anti-epileptic...
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