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NYC Korean Community Autism Project
Parents, professionals and community leaders meet to describe progress in advancing autism awareness, screening and early intervention Parents, professionals and community leaders meet to describe...
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Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)
Public invited to live streaming of IMFAR press conference; daily news reports and blogs Public invited to register for live streaming of IMFAR press conference; daily news reports and blogs on Autism...
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High-Quality Early Intervention for Autism More Than Pays for Itself
Early Start Denver Model program for toddlers produces cost savings by reducing subsequent need for therapy and support services Early Start Denver Model program for toddlers produces cost savings by...
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Speech Devices Can Help Build Language in Schoolchildren with Autism
Minimally verbal schoolchildren with autism gained spoken language faster when play-based therapy included speech-generating devices Minimally verbal schoolchildren with autism gained spoken language...
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Early Results from Autism Study: Arbaclofen May Improve Sociability
If benefits and safety confirmed by additional trials, medicine could become first to treat a core symptom of autism If benefits and safety confirmed by additional trials, medicine could become first...
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Robots as Autism Co-therapists
Study suggests that including interactive robot in therapy helps some children with autism learn social skills that hold up in real life Study suggests that robot "co-therapist" helps some children...
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Pivotal Response Training May Improve Brain Responses to Social Cues
Preliminary study results suggest that PRT improves brain function along with social-communication skills Preliminary study results suggest that PRT improves brain function along with...
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Autism Speaks and Simons Foundation Create New Brain Tissue Network
Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare and distribute the precious gift of brain tissue to advance autism research Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare and distribute the precious gift of brain tissue...
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Boys and Girls with Autism Use Gaze Differently in Social Situations
Researchers say gender differences in eye-tracking illustrate why more study needed on girls and women with autism Researchers say gender differences in eye-tracking illustrate why more study needed...
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Autism Acceptance on Campus
Study suggests greater acceptance of autism-related behaviors when college students know a fellow student has autism Study suggests greater acceptance of autism-related behaviors when college students...
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Dennis Wall Wins IMFAR Award for Research on Quick Diagnostic Test
Promising diagnostic test for autism asks parents to answer 7 questions and upload short home video; more families needed to participate Promising diagnostic test for autism asks parents to answer 7...
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Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Symposium: Presentations Online
Videotaped scientific presentations available for free viewing May 10, 2013 The organizers of last month’s symposium: “Environmental Epigenetics: New Frontiers in Autism Research” have posted...
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A New Way to Support Those with Autism; a Mission to Improve Diagnosis
State-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and community support for all ages in an autism-friendly environment State-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and...
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Autism a Major Piece of the Child Mental Health Picture
CDC releases new report on the prevalence of child mental health conditions in the U.S. CDC releases new report on the prevalence of child mental health conditions in the U.S.May 16, 2013In an effort...
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DSM-5 Takes Effect; Please Share Your Experiences
A letter and personal invitation from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer May 18, 2013 Dear friends,At its annual meeting this weekend, the American Psychiatric Association released the...
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Free Seminar on Role of Immunology, Genes and Environment in Autism
Leading autism researchers will present & answer questions via webstream as well as in person at UC-Davis Leading autism researchers will present & answer questions via webstream as well as in...
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Promoting Autism Research in Schools
Autism Speaks sponsors special issue of journal Autism – exploring benefits of research conducted out of the lab and inside schools Autism Speaks sponsors special issue of journal Autism – exploring...
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Brain Responses to Words Predict Development in Toddlers with Autism
Research findings may lead to methods for earlier diagnosis and more personalized therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder Research findings may lead to methods for earlier diagnosis and...
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Fighting for her Children
One mom inspires a GI specialist to embrace Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network’s “whole person” approach to care One mom inspires a GI specialist to embrace Autism Speaks Autism Treatment...
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WHO Adopts Autism Resolution
Resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries Resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50...
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