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e-Speaks || September 28, 2007
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New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Thimerosal Study
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A new CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, concludes that the evidence examined does not support a causal association between early exposure to mercury from thimerosal-containing vaccines and deficits in neuropsychological functioning. Read the abstract of the study and a statement from Autism Speaks.
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Stars of Sport and Screen Tee Off to Raise Over $530K
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Seventy-four golfers, including celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, hit the links at the historic Deepdale Golf Club on Long Island, NY, for the Second Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic. The tournament, which was hosted again this year by NBC's Matt Lauer, raised more than $530,000 to benefit children and adults with autism. Read more and see photos and video.
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YouTube Highlights Nonprofits, "Open Your Eyes" Video
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Autism Speaks is one of thirteen organizations participating in YouTube's new nonprofit program, in which YouTube users can make donations to participating charities directly from the YouTube site. In addition, the AutismSpeaksVids rap music video "Open Your Eyes" is a featured video on the YouTube home page. "Open Your Eyes" was recorded by rap artist Sean Delaney, who works with children with special needs in upstate New York. Read more and see the video.
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New Educational Video for Physicians Now Available
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The Advanced Studies in Medicine Program at Johns Hopkins has produced a new video summarizing the challenges with screening, assessments, comorbidities and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The learning program is directed at general pediatricians and other primary caregivers who are not familiar with how to identify, refer or treat children with autism spectrum disorders. The video is intended to be used by health professionals to better understand signs and symptoms of autism.
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Why We Walk: "But Mom..."
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In our latest "Why We Walk" essay, a mother describes her seven year old daughter's transformation from a reluctant walker who would rather stay in bed to an enthusiastic supporter of her brother with autism.
Read more.
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