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e-Speaks || October 17, 2008
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Early October Walks Raise Nearly $1.97 Million
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Five Walk Now for Autism events took place this past weekend, with 42,000 participants raising nearly $1.97 million. Read more and view photos and video from the
Columbus,
Las Vegas,
SE Michigan,
Sioux Falls,
and
St. Louis
Walks.
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Vegas Weekend a Sure Bet for Autism Speaks
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On Oct. 11 and 12, thousands supported the inaugural Autism Speaks Weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. when the city played host to a Walk, a Ride Now event and an after party at the famous Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Read more and view photos from the
Walk
and the inaugural
Ride.
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Autism Highlighted at American Academy of Pediatrics Convention
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) held its annual national convention and exhibition in Boston from Oct. 11-14. This year's conference was attended by a record 11,000 physicians, as well as Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Dr. Geri Dawson and VP of Scientific Affairs Dr. Andy Shih, who met with the AAP executive committee to explore ways for the two organizations to work together more closely.
Read more.
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Symposium Examines Role of Abnormal Calcium Signaling in Autism
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Many disparate clues have recently come to suggest that abnormal nerve cell calcium signaling may somehow be involved in autism. In September, with support from Autism Speaks, the Society of General Physiologists held its 62nd Annual Symposium to focus on these signaling abnormalities, with the hope that the discussions generated will foster a number of productive collaborations between traditional "calcium signaling" researchers and clinical scientists interested in autism.
Read more.
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Autism Speaks' Family Services Releases Aging with Autism DVDs
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Autism Speaks' Family Services department is proud to announce the release of a DVD series from the Aging with Autism: Defining the Future conference presented by Developmental Disabilities Institute, Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, and The Eden II Programs. The DVDs provide information on topics ranging from housing and transition issues, to sexuality and employment.
Click here
to read more and
here
to order the DVDs.
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"Strikeouts for Autism" Promotion Raises $25K for Autism Speaks
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Frozen Ropes of Long Island, a premier baseball and softball training academy, presented a $25,000 check to Autism Speaks at Shea Stadium on Sept. 23. The donation, which was presented on the field prior to a Mets game, was based on the number of batters Mets pitchers struck out during the season.
Read more.
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Puzzle Piece Cufflinks Now Available
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Complete your look and promote autism awareness with the sharpest addition to the Autism Speaks online store: silver puzzle piece cufflinks. The cufflinks are the perfect complement to the always popular Autism Speaks necktie collection. Purchase
ties
and
cufflinks
now!
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Send Us Your Spooktacular Safety Tips!
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Do you have ideas or anecdotes that may help other families with autism prepare for Halloween? Send them to us at
editors@autismspeaks.org.
We will include these in our next issue of e-Speaks.
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In Their Own Words: Justin's Touchdown
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, the father of a boy with autism tells about his son's successful second season of football, during which he scored a touchdown.
Read more.
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Coming Soon
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Oct. 18
Central Valley Walk Now for Autism
(Modesto, Calif.)
Houston Walk Now for Autism
(Houston, Texas)
Kansas City Walk Now for Autism
(Kansas City, Kan.)
Oct. 19
BC Walk/Run Now for Autism
(Burnaby, BC, Canada)
Central New Jersey Walk Now for Autism
(West Windsor, N.J.)
Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism
(East Boston, Mass.)
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