March 2012

The Month in Review – Autism Speaks February 2012 Impact

Submitted by Kevin Dedes on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:46
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Autism Speaks

February was a fantastic month and much of what we worked on had to do with preparing for World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Be sure to check out our Light It Up Blue site to see who is lighting it up blue this year… we promise there will be some incredible surprises!

Autism in the News - 03.14.12

Submitted by alison.dyer on Wed, 2012-03-14 07:51
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Autism Speaks

Autistic girl, 9, fatally shot brother, 7, Arkansas police say (Little Rock, Ark.)
 A 9-year-old autistic girl fatally shot her 7-year-old brother at the family's Arkansas apartment while their parents were signing paperwork at a leasing office, police said Tuesday. Read more.

Kerry Magro is 'Lighting It Up Blue' in Kerry's Korner Pilot

Submitted by alison.dyer on Wed, 2012-03-14 07:46
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Autism Speaks
 
Welcome to "Kerry's Korner" - my take on Autism Speaks' "Light It Up Blue" campaign! I'll be talking about the campaign, highlighting amazing stories and much more!

Autism in the News - 03.13.12

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-03-13 10:54
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Autism Speaks

Free Autism Assessments (The Santa Barbara Independent)
I was very interested in your “Infant Intervention” article. I am familiar with the Koegels and their UCSB Autism Program and respect and admire their work. However, $2,000 is a large sum of money for families to pay whether or not their insurance pays for the assessment. Read more.

Reflections on Autism's Rise

Submitted by Laurie Tarkan on Tue, 2012-03-13 04:40
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thescienceteam

Guest blog post from Autism Speaks Science Board Member John Elder Robison, author of Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s <

Autism in the News - 03.12.12

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-03-12 11:10
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Autism Speaks

KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue Partner for Autism (Tacoma, Wash.)

7 Ways to Light Up Your College Campus Blue!

Submitted by Jaclyn Renner on Mon, 2012-03-12 10:41

On Monday, April 2 iconic buildings, landmarks and schools across the country will Light It Up Blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Below are 7 ideas to get your college/university involved! Remember to ask the school newspaper or photography club to take a few high resolution pictures of your efforts.

I Heart Sara

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-03-12 10:35
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Autism Speaks

This post is by Hannah Brown.

Brain Parade brings developers together for Autism Speaks

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-03-12 10:21
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Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Jim McClafferty, Brain Parade Founder and President.

Tommy Hilfiger Print Ad Released by Ad Council and BBDO

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-03-12 09:37
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Autism Speaks

In 2006, Autism Speaks partnered with the Ad Council and BBDO to produce the autism “Odds” campaign. The Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign was designed to demonstrate the odds of a child reaching milestones parents think about often compared to the much greater chances of being diagnosed with autism. We all dream that our child will one day be a professional athlete or famous musician, but in reality the “Odds” of your child having autism are far greater.