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e-Speaks || December 14, 2007
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Autism Treatment Network to Triple in Size
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Autism Speaks announced its Autism Treatment Network (ATN) would triple in size, expanding from five sites to fifteen sites across the United States and Canada. The ATN is a group of hospitals and medical centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to standardizing the care those individuals receive. The network aims to develop common clinical standards for medical care for individuals with ASD and to increase the pool of autism medical specialists through trainee mentorship and outreach to community-based physicians. Read more.
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Autism Speaks Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court to Protect "Stay Put"
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Autism Speaks, through its Federal Legal Appeals Project (FLAP), filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to support the certiorari (appeal) bid of Florida triplets with autism who had been receiving services under Florida's Early Intervention program, but were denied "pendency" by their local school district when a dispute arose concerning the adequacy of the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that the school district offered to the children. Pendency, sometimes referred to as "stay put," is a statutory protection that operates to maintain the educational status quo and prevent lapses in services.
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Skater with Autism to Perform at "The Music of Seal on Ice"
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Krista Kellner, a teenage figure skater with autism, will perform as part of "The Music of Seal on Ice." Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Seal will perform live while a cast of skaters including Olympic gold medalists Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano, plus other world and national champion skaters, interpret the music on ice. The event takes place Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. and will be televised nationwide on NBC on New Year's Day. $5.00 from every ticket sold will be donated to Autism Speaks. Read more.
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Autism Speaks Super Plush Robe Available Now
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Wrap yourself (or someone you love) in luxurious plush microfleece. This incredibly soft robe is one-size-fits-most, has oversized cuffs and pockets and makes a great gift. Available in white or black, the robe is packaged in a zippered vinyl bag.
Purchase here
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In Their Own Words: Leftovers
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" submission, an educator tells the story of a boy with autism who learns to connect with his classmates on the playground.
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