August 2012

Air Pollution and Autism Risk

Submitted by Laurie Tarkan on Tue, 2012-08-14 07:01

AGRE families help uncover gene-environment interactions.

Autism's Back-to-School Anxiety

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-08-13 14:08
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Priscilla Gilman, the mother of a son affected by autism. The article was orginally featured here on 'The Daily Beast.'

 

Aerosoles Teams Up with Autism Speaks

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-08-13 10:09
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Wendy Morris an autism mom and a DC Walk Now for Autism Speaks Co-Chair.

ACTIVATE. PARTICIPATE. VOTE. – 1 IN 88 CAN’T WAIT!

Submitted by alison.dyer on Fri, 2012-08-10 12:48
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This post is by Shelley Hendrix, Director, Grassroots Advocacy for Autism Speaks

This country’s democratic processes were founded on the people of our nation.  The more people involved in the voting process, the better.

Lou Heads to Walmart

Submitted by alison.dyer on Fri, 2012-08-10 10:00
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Lou Melgarejo, the father of three and whose eldest daughter is affected by autism. Lou was the recipient of the Autism Speaks 2011 Speak Out Award.

Prematurity & Autism

Submitted by Jessica Sachs on Fri, 2012-08-10 07:42

Do we know how long it takes a premature baby to catch up in brain development? Is there anything parents can do to reduce autism risk during this period?

If You're Willing to Work for It, Anything is Possible

Submitted by alison.dyer on Thu, 2012-08-09 16:45
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This is a blog post by Scott Evan Davis, a composer/lyricist based in NYC. Besides writing for the theatre and cabaret community, he also spends his time teaching musical theatre to children.

A Poem for Jacob

Submitted by alison.dyer on Wed, 2012-08-08 12:11
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This video was submitted by Allison Duhon Hill, an Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism Speaks volunteer, and mother of three children, one of which has autism.

Autism Speaks Leadership Conference Report – West Region

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-08-07 13:15
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This post is by Haylie L. Miller, Ph.D. She is the 2012 Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Chair, 2013 Blue Tie Ball Chair, and Incoming Leadership Council Chair.

Geraldine Dawson on Plum TV

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-08-07 10:43
Author: 
Autism Speaks

Geraldine Dawson, CSO of Autism Speaks, sits down with Kate to discuss her relationship with the organization and how they is helping to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.