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e-Speaks || May 12, 2007
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Researchers Assess State of Autism Science
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Last weekend, over 900 doctors and researchers from around the world gathered in Seattle for the 6th annual International Meeting for Autism Research, and learned about new discoveries and findings that hold promise for the future. Read more. |
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IAN Reaches Landmark Number
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In only one month the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) – the first national online autism registry, spearheaded by the Kennedy Krieger Institute and funded by Autism Speaks – has registered an unprecedented 13,000 individuals and families living with autism. Never before have researchers been offered access to such a large pool of family-provided data on this puzzling disorder. Read more.
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Wrights Visit Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright visited the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York to review the latest autism research with Nobel Prize Winner Dr. James Watson and a team of scientists. Read details.
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Autism: The Musical Premieres to Rave Reviews
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Autism: The Musical, an intimate look at the lives of several families whose children are autistic, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The film follows these children over the course of six months, as they create, prepare and then perform a live musical play on stage. Read more.
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Guiding Light Brings Awareness Message to Daytime TV
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The CBS daytime drama "Guiding Light" is showing its support for autism awareness. This week, characters on the show began wearing the Autism Speaks blue puzzle piece pin. Each week more characters will wear the pin leading up to a storyline which will involve autism awareness and Autism Speaks. Read more and watch a "My Light" segment about autism with actress Beth Chamberlain.
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Wrights Honored with "Children's Champion Award"
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The Meredith Corporation honored Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright with the "Children's Champion Award" on May 9 in New York City.
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In Their Own Words: Peeking Under the Garage Door
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a mother recounts how her young son's fascination with garage doors eventually led to a special birthday cake, and then a diagnosis, and finally, to her son getting the support he needs. Read more.
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