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e-Speaks || September 11, 2009
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Seinfeld, Springsteen to Headline Concert for Autism Speaks
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Legendary entertainer Jerry Seinfeld and Grammy-winning musician Bruce Springsteen will headline a November 17
fundraiser
for Autism Speaks at Carnegie Hall in New York City. David Gregory of Meet the Press will serve as master of ceremonies for the star-studded evening of music and comedy.
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IAN Reports on Autism's Effect on Relationships
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In the
final part
of a series on family stress, The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) surveyed parents about the impact that having a family member with autism has on relationships with friends, extended family and partners. The survey reports that although having a family member with autism can negatively affect relationships, it can also build resilience and other positive outcomes.
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AIR-P Grant to Fund New Projects on Autism Treatment Research
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In May, the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) announced the first Request for Applications (RFA) for its Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) initiative. Under this initiative, funding was approved for
four exciting research proposals
addressing autism-related medical issues such as sleep disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, metabolism, and bone mineral density.
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Autism Speaks Employee Honored with "Women Who Make A Difference" Award
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Autism Speaks' own
Lorri Unumb
received the "Women Who Make a Difference" award Wednesday night in NYC honoring her for insurance reform passage in South Carolina. Tennis great Steffi Graf presented the award, which was sponsored by Longines and Town & Country magazine.
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In Their Own Words: A Grandparents Day Tribute
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In honor of Grandparents Day, members of our community who have a loved one with autism submitted
tributes
about their child's grandparent or personal experience as a grandparent of a child on the spectrum.
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Coming Soon
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September 11
Arizona Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-off
(Scottsdale, Ariz.)
September 12
Fort Wayne Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Rochester Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Rochester, N.Y.)
Southwest Missouri Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Springfield, Mo.)
Sullivan County Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Loch Sheldrake, N.Y.)
St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show
(St. Louis, Mo.)
September 13
Capital Area New York Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Saratoga Springs, N.Y.)
Edmonton Capital Region Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Edmonton, AB Canada)
Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-off
(Garden Grove, Calif.)
Southern New England Walk Now for Autism Speaks
(Bristol, R.I.)
September 17
Pittsburgh Walk Now for Autism Speaks Awards
(Pittsburgh, Penn.)
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