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Breakthroughs in Autism Symposium
March 19, 2013

Autism Speaks invites researchers and the public to attend April 26 symposium in New York City; also accessible online following the ev

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autism, autism and public health, autism epidemiology, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Breakthroughs in Autism and Related Disorders, Columbia Medical Center, Columbia University, Michael Rosanoff
Rep. Lois Frankel Urges Congress to Step Up Autism Funding
March 19, 2013

Calls for stronger federal funding commitment for research

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Lois Frankel
Autism Speaks 2013 National Conference for Families and Professionals
March 19, 2013

Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference featuring workshops and scientific sessions on autism care through the life span

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ASD, Asperger Syndrome, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Family Conference, autism spectrum disorder, Autism Treatment Network, National Conference for Parents and Professionals, Paul Carbone, PDD-NOS, Science News, Stephen Shore, Treating the Whole Person with Autism
Autism Speaks and The Home Depot Team Up to Shine a Light on World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month
March 15, 2013

The Home Depot will sell blue light bulbs starting March 1, offering people across the United States and Canada the opportunity to rais

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Home Depot, Light It Up Blue, World Autism Awareness Day
All-Star Light Up The Blues Concert Announced
March 14, 2013

Kristen and Stephen Stills are hosting the Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading

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Jack Black, Kristen Stills, Light Up The Blues, Local Event, Stephen Stills, World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Speaks Trailblazer Research Supports New Theory That Blocking Cell Distress Signals Can Ease Autism Symptoms
March 14, 2013

Autism Speaks today announced a study supported by one of Autism Speaks’ first Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer Awards, presents a n

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autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, autism treatment, cell danger response, mitochondria, Robert Naviaux, Robert Ring, Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer
Autism Speaks, The Gillen Brewer School and NASCAR Raise Close to $1.2 Million for Children with Autism and other Special Needs at Speeding for a Cure
March 13, 2013

Autism Speaks and The Gillen Brewer School teamed up with NASCAR at the Speeding for a Cure gala on Tuesday, March 12 at The Metropolit

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Bob Wright, Event Recap, Gillen Brewer School, Local Event, NASCAR, Speeding for a Cure, Suzanne Wright
Study Opens Promising New Direction in Autism Research
March 13, 2013

Autism Speaks Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer study supports new theory that blocking cell distress signals can ease autism symptoms

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autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, autism treatment, cell danger response, mitochondria, Robert Naviaux, Robert Ring, Science News, Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer