September 2012

1 in 88 Can't Wait: The Coming Tsunami of Adults

Submitted by Rick Remington on Wed, 2012-09-26 09:08

By Amy Lennard Goehner, who is featured in our new campaign video "1 in 88 Can't Wait." Watch Amy in our video and then read her blog about why, as the mother of a son soon to join the "tsunami" of kids with autism entering adulthood, this year's election is important to her. While a reporter at TIME, Amy wrote frequently about autism.

 

Why I Walk- Angela Nieves

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-09-25 12:32
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This post is by Angela Nieves, a Staten Island walker and team captain. You can visit her fundraising page here.

Top 8 Autism Therapies – Reported by Parents

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-09-25 10:45
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Eric Peacock, MyAutismTeam

New Research on PCBs and Autism

Submitted by Laurie Tarkan on Tue, 2012-09-25 07:01

Posted by Alycia Halladay, PhD, Autism Speaks director for environmental research.

Researchers studying how environmental pollutants may contribute to autism are focusing on the epigenetic effects of these chemicals. They study the way chemicals affect the activity of genes. (I explain more about epigenetics here.)

ATA Martial Arts & Autism Speaks: Promoting Honor & Respect

Submitted by alison.dyer on Mon, 2012-09-24 15:08
Author: 
Autism Speaks

By Master Greg Moody, American Taekwondo Association

1 in 88 Can't Wait: A Sibling Speaks Up

Submitted by Rick Remington on Mon, 2012-09-24 10:51

By Jesse Morris, whose is featured in our new campaign video "1 in 88 Can't Wait." Watch Jesse in our video and then read his blog about why, as a sibling, this year's election is important to him.

Fundraising Fridays – Cut-A-Thon for Autism Speaks

Submitted by Kevin Dedes on Fri, 2012-09-21 15:00

Check out this great event, hosted by L.A. Hair in Wallingford, Connecticut! Kids’ haircuts for $8 and Adults for $15, all proceeds go to Autism Speaks.

This special day will be accompanied by:

  • Clowns!
  • Moonwalk!
  • Face-Painting!
  • Raffles!
  • Food!
  • Drinks!
  • DJ!
  • Chair Massage and more!

Check out their page here!

Why the Delay in Asperger Diagnosis?

Submitted by Laurie Tarkan on Fri, 2012-09-21 07:01

My 8-year-old son just received a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. How could it be that it took us this long to realize?

This week’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from Lauren Elder, PhD, Autism Speaks assistant director of dissemination science.