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A New Way to Support Those with Autism; a Mission to Improve Diagnosis

Date Posted: May 15, 2013

State-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and community support for all ages in an autism-friendly environment

autism, autism diagnosis, autism research, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, autism treatment, Bob Wright, Catherine Lord, Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, Geri Dawson, Liz Feld, NewYork-Presbyterian

DSM-5 Will Be Released this Weekend

Date Posted: May 13, 2013

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be released by the American Psychiatric Association

American Psychiatric Association, Asperger Syndrome, DSM-5, DSM-V

Tampa Bay Rays Host Autism Awareness Day 2013!

Date Posted: May 12, 2013

The Tampa Bay Rays hosted more than 500 individuals, families and supporters of the autism community on an Autism Awareness Day.

autism awareness, Event Recap, Light It Up Blue, mlb, tampa bay rays

Many Children with Autism Have Enhanced Motion Perception

Date Posted: May 10, 2013

Children with autism tend to see simple movement twice as quickly as other children their age, according to a new study.

bright lights, Daily Mail, developmental disorder, hypersensitive, Motion Perception

Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Symposium: Presentations Online

Date Posted: May 10, 2013

Videotaped scientific presentations available for free viewing

Alycia Halladay, ASD, autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, causes of autism, Dani Fallin, David Crews, environmental epigenetics, environmental factors, epigenetics, Janine LaSalle, Jill Escher, MIND Institute, Research, Risk Factors

New Bill Aims to Protect Kids with Disabilities

Date Posted: May 09, 2013

Lawmakers re-introduced legislation designed to protect children with autism and other disabilities from being injured in schools

Autism Safety Project, Safety, Safety Tips

Dennis Wall Wins IMFAR Award for Research on Quick Diagnostic Test

Date Posted: May 09, 2013

Promising diagnostic test for autism asks parents to answer 7 questions & upload short home video; more families needed to participate... More...

Asperger Syndrome, autism, autism diagnosis, autism research, autism screening, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Dennis Wall, Harvard, IMFAR 2013, participate in autism research, PDD-NOS, Slifka-Ritvo Innovation in Autism Research Award

Autism Speaks Ambassador and Lead Guitarist of Anthrax Dan Spitz Featured in Rock Revolt Magazine

Date Posted: May 09, 2013

Dan Spitz has identical twins on the autism spectrum. Rock Revolt Magazine shares his story through his experiences.

Anarchy for Autism, Anthrax, Candi Spitz, Dan Spitz, Red Lamb