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e-Speaks || January 9, 2009
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Autism Speaks Establishes the Dennis Weatherstone Fellowship Program
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Autism Speaks received a grant of $3.75 million from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to establish the Dennis Weatherstone Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program at Autism Speaks, which will attract young, talented scientists into the field of autism research. Beginning in 2009, the program will fund up to eight fellows annually on a competitive basis.
Read more.
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Top Scientific Achievements in Autism in 2008
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Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D. offers one scientist's perspective on the scientific achievements in autism last year and a brief look forward to the year ahead. 2008 saw scientific progress in all areas of research including environmental, genetic, early detection, behavioral intervention, and more. Read her full report
here.
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Autism Speaks Announces High Risk, High Impact Initiative and New Epidemiology Funding
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Autism Speaks announces a novel research vehicle – the new High Risk-High Impact (HR-HI) initiative – conceived to support cutting-edge research in areas that are under-investigated or which could benefit substantially by bringing in outside experts. Two million dollars has been awarded for five ambitious proposals. Read the HR-HI announcement
here
and view abstracts for these unique projects
here.
In 2008, Autism Speaks launched specially-designed funding mechanisms to bring a focus on international autism epidemiology research, and now announces its commitment of $1.5 million to five new studies focused on global autism prevalence and risk factors. Read the announcement
here,
and view the list of abstracts selected for funding
here.
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End of Year Appeal Raises More than $80,000
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On December 23, 2008, Autism Speaks e-mailed an end of year appeal to raise $25,000 before January 1. Thanks to you, our generous supporters, we not only met our goal, but exceeded it three times over, raising more than $80,000! From all of us at Autism Speaks, thank you for making a difference. To help us continue funding research, family services, advocacy and awareness in 2009,
click here
to donate.
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Autism Votes Advocacy: Resolve to Get Involved in 2009
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As state legislators head back to work, we are calling on you this New Year to Resolve to Get Involved! Join Autism Speaks' Autism Votes initiative in the fight to end insurance company discrimination against children with autism. We expect 27 states to introduce autism insurance reform bills in 2009 and President-elect Barack Obama has drafted a federal autism insurance reform bill to be introduced in Congress this year. Simply sign up at
AutismVotes.org
to receive e-mail alerts with instructions on how you can Take Action in your state and Washington, D.C.
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N.Y. Jets Rookie Scores for Autism Speaks
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New York Jets rookie tight end Dustin Keller announced that he is donating $4,800 to Autism Speaks -- $100 for every Jets touchdown during the 2008 season – in support of autism research. Several companies will match Keller's contribution.
Read more.
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Your Birthday Can Raise Funds for Autism Speaks
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There are countless creative ways to raise money for Autism Speaks without spending a penny. Are you celebrating a birthday and have all the gifts that you need? Use Facebook Causes to raise money for Autism Speaks.
Learn how.
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In Their Own Words: Las Vegas, Kansas. Hmmmm...
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a father tells how his son, who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 20, became the flagman for one of the largest kart races in the world and penned a book about his experiences.
Read more.
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Coming Soon
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Jan. 13
Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Kick-off
(Tampa, Fla.)
Spring Walk Now for Autism events begin on February 21, 2009.
Find a Walk near you!
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