February 2012

The Black, The White, and The Grey

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-02-06 12:38
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Autism Speaks

This guest post is by Autism Speaks staffer Kerry Magro. Kerry, an adult who has autism, is a graduate student at Seton Hall University, and is actively involved with our college program. Autism Speaks U is an initiative designed to support college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Weekly Whirl - Superbowl Fever!

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-02-03 17:53
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walknowforautismspeaks

If anyone knows how hectic life can get – WE DO! That’s why we have created the Autism Speaks Weekly Whirl to fill you in on all of the highlights of the week! The last thing we want is for you to be left out of the loop! Please share with friends and family to spread the word about all of the exciting things going on in the autism community. Keep in mind, these updates aren’t limited to Autism Speaks — we will be featuring news from across the community.

NBC's Andrea Mitchell Airs Plight of Military Families

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-02-03 16:28
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walknowforautismspeaks

NBC correspondent Andrea Mitchell examined the plight of military families raising kids with autism, interviewing military spouse Rachel Kenyon, whose husband has served multiple deployments to Afghanistan, and Peter Bell, Autism Speaks executive vice president for programs and services. On MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports, Kenyon described the difficulties military families encounter in finding services for their children and the disruption caused by multiple deployments.

Autism in the News - 02.03.12

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-02-03 14:11
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walknowforautismspeaks

Older parents more likely to have an autistic child, study finds (Fox News) Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the same whether just one or both parents are older, according to a new study of Danish families. Read more.

'Silencing Ourselves: A Plea for Civility

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-02-03 09:52
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walknowforautismspeaks

This is a guest blog post by Ali Dyer, the Social Media Coordinator at Autism Speaks. Her older brother Jeff has autism.

Can Vitamins and Other Supplements Relieve Symptoms?

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-02-03 02:30
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thescienceteam

This week’s “Got Questions” answer comes from pediatric psychiatrist Joseph Horrigan, M.D., Autism Speaks assistant vice president, head of medical research.

This week’s “Got Questions” answer comes from pediatric psychiatrist Joseph Horrigan, M.D., Autism Speaks assistant vice president, head of medical research.

Transcript of Today's 'Office Hour' Webchat with Drs. Dawson

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2012-02-02 18:19
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jsnydersachs

Thanks for joining today’s “Office Hour” webchat with Drs. Dawson and Horrigan . Here is the transcript. Please join us next month (March 1st) and every first Thursday at 3 pm Eastern. Look for the “Live Chat” tab in the left column of our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/autismspeaks

Autism in the News - 02.02.12

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2012-02-02 13:16
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walknowforautismspeaks

Pa. university program helps autistic students (Erie, Penn.) Nick Pusateri drapes himself across a couch in a bunker-like room in the basement of his apartment building at Mercyhurst University in Erie. Read more.