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e-Speaks || December 7, 2007
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Autism Speaks Names Dawson Chief Science Officer
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Dr. Geraldine Dawson of the University of Washington has been named to the new post of Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks. Dr. Dawson will serve as the scientific leader of Autism Speaks, working with the Scientific Affairs Committee, Scientific Advisory Board, and the science staff to expand and communicate the foundation's scientific vision and strategy. Read more.
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Study: Fever May Lead to Improved Behavior
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Can fever lessen symptoms of autism? A new study in Pediatrics reports that improvements include increases in alertness, decreases in self-stimulatory behavior, and for some, more coherent language. The new study marks the first attempt to systematically document such a "fever effect" in children with autism. Read more.
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Neurotoxicology Meeting Focuses on Oxidative Stress in Autism
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The 24th Annual International Neurotoxicology Conference was held in San Antonio on November 10-14. Autism Speaks helped sponsor the event. The meeting's theme was "Environmental Etiologies of Neurological Disorders." A symposium entitled “Oxidative Stress in Autism - Cause or Consequence?” drew many attendees and explored this phenomenon, which is also implicated in Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, aging and heart disease. Read more about the meeting.
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Children with ASDs Diagnosed With Other Disorders More Often than Siblings
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New data from the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), a project collecting information online from families of children with ASDs all over the United States, show that children with ASDs are diagnosed with or treated for ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder far more often than their siblings. However, unaffected brothers and sisters are diagnosed with or treated for depression about as often as children with autism. Read more.
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Las Vegas Walk Marks End of Successful Walk Season
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Honorary Walk Chair Toni Braxton sang the National Anthem to kick off the festivities at the Las Vegas Walk Now for Autism on Dec. 1, where over 2000 people braved windy weather to raise over $130,000 at the last Walk Now event of 2007. Read more about the Las Vegas walk here. Plus, see video highlights and photos from the recent Orange County walk, which raised more than $400,000.
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Purchase Tickets to Sold-Out Jingle Ball Concert
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Autism Speaks is auctioning tickets to the sold-out Z100 Jingle Ball Concert which will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 14. All net proceeds from the online ticket auction benefit Autism Speaks. Learn more or bid on tickets at Charity Buzz.
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Guiding Light Will Promote Awareness Message
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On Friday, December 14, CBS daytime drama Guiding Light will highlight the importance of learning the early warning signs of autism. Long-running character Beth Raines Bauer (played by Beth Chamberlin) and Dr. Mel Boudreau Bauer (played by Yvonna Wright) will discuss the fact that autism is the nation's fastest growing developmental disability and stress that all new mothers should familiarize themselves with the red flags for autism. Check your local listings.
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Wrights, Londons Honored for Service
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Last weekend, Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright were honored at a dinner hosted by the Connecticut Center for Child Development with the Advocacy Award. Also last weekend, Autism Speaks executive board member Dr. Eric London and his wife Karen London, founders of the National Alliance for Autism Research were honored at the Fire and Ice Ball to benefit The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School at UMDNJ. Read more.
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Mystic Aquarium to Host Awareness Event
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Jim Calhoun, coach of the two-time NCAA champion University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team, will be the featured speaker at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration's Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, December 9. A percentage of all profits for Autism Awareness Day at Mystic Aquarium will be donated to Autism Speaks. Learn more about the event.
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Great Gift Ideas from our Partners Lisa's Italy and Stila
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Just in time for the holidays, support Autism Speaks while shopping for that special gift. If you are looking for a gift for your favorite foodie, visit Lisa's Italy and select from one of her unique Italian baskets of goodies. Or visit Stila and receive 15% off cosmetics by mentioning Autism Speaks. Learn more.
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In Their Own Words: Finding an Obsession We Both Like
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" submission, a mother writes about the process of finding something her son can focus on that the entire family can enjoy together.
Read more.
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