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Launching a Career in Autism Research
March 01, 2013

Thanks to a Weatherstone fellowship, Esther Berko is investigating why older mothers are more likely to have children with autism

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autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship, Esther Berko, Feature Profile, gene-environment interactions, maternal age, Risk Factors, Weatherstone Fellowship
Autism Sleuth
March 01, 2013

The Association for Psychological Science spotlights 30 years of autism research by Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson

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Asperger Syndrome, Association for Psychological Science, autism, autism research, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Geraldine Dawson, Geri Dawson, PDD-NOS, The Observer
Ultrasound Flags Autism Risk in Low Birth Weight Infants
February 28, 2013

New study reveals very early brain marker of autism risk; may lead to earlier detection and treatment

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Asperger Syndrome, autism, autism and low birth weight, autism biomarkers, autism research, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Daniel Smith, enlarged ventricles, PDD-NOS, Science News
Google Eliminates 'Die' Search Suggestion For Autism
February 28, 2013

Google has officially changed the automated search results for offensive 'hate speech' directed at people affected by autism.

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Adam Lanza, autism, Autism Speaks, Flash Blog, Google, Hate Speech, Newton
The “Female Protective Effect”
February 26, 2013

A new study provides insights into why girls are much less likely than boys to develop autism

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Alycia Halladay, Asperger Syndrome, autism, autism in girls, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, female protective effect, PDD-NOS, Science News
Sprouts Farmers Market Will Raise Awareness During Annual Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece Campaign
February 26, 2013
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SARRC, Sprouts Farmers Markets
New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
February 25, 2013

The American Academy of Pediatrics issues policy statement on genetic screening of children for autism and other disorders

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AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics, Andy Shih, ASD, autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, ethics of genetic testing, genetic screening in children, genetic screening in newborns, genetic testing in children, genetic testing in newborns, Science News
Autism Speaks Hosts World’s First Autism Investment Conference
February 22, 2013

Bringing together investors and product developers discuss opportunities for addressing the autism community’s unmet needs

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Asperger Syndrome, autism, autism assistive technology, Autism Investment Conference, autism product development, autism services, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, autism supports, BNY Mellon, Bob Wright, Delsia, Dynamis, PDD-NOS, Rob Ring, Robert Ring, Shire