Letters from the Chief Science Officer

DSM-5 Takes Effect; Please Share Your Experiences

A letter and personal invitation from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer

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IACC Tackles Healthcare Disparities and Access to Care

Federal committee advocates for "social justice" in autism care

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Autism Speaks Advocates for Mental Health

Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson explains why Autism Speaks is fighting to improve mental health services for Americans

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2012: The Year in Science

In her annual letter to our community, Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D., reflects on an unprecedented year of research progress

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American Psychiatric Association Approves DSM-5 Revisions

Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D., expresses cautious optimism and vows continued testing and monitoring of impact

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DSM-5 Field Trials Update

Autism Speaks chief science officer updates the community on the latest results of field trials using new criteria for diagnosing autis

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DELSIA: A New Venture to Transform Lives

A letter from Autism Speaks President Elizabeth Feld and Chief Science Officer Geraldine Dawson.

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IACC Update: A Letter from our CSO

Geri Dawson updates our community on this week’s pivotal meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, in Washington, DC.

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DSM-5 Update: Our Letter to the Revision Committee
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Harvard Brain Bank: A Letter from our CSO

Autism Speaks CSO Geri Dawson reports on the loss of precious tissue at the Harvard Brain Bank.

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