The Oct. 15 episode of ABC's Nightline featured the new ASD video glossary recently launched by Autism Speaks, FirstSigns and Florida State University. Autism Speaks President Mark Roithmayr and Dr. Amy M. Wetherby, director of Florida State University's FIRST WORDS Project, appeared in the segment. Read about the segment on the ABC News Web site. The ASD Video Glossary was also featured on the CBS Early Show on Oct. 15. View the segment and read more from CBS News. Plus, read coverage from the Associated Press.


The first-of-its-kind web-based video glossary is designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early warning signs of autism spectrum disorders. Over 10,000 people registered with the glossary in the first two hours it was available online. Read more about the glossary and visit the glossary.