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Vaccines and Autism

Many studies have examined possible links between vaccination and increased prevalence of autism. This research has paid particular attention to the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, vaccines containing thimerosal and the total number of vaccin... More...

WHO Publishes Autism Resolution

On June 17, the the World Health Organization published the final resolution "Comprehensive and coordinated efforts for the management of autism spectrum disorders."

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WHO Adopts Autism Resolution

On May 30, the executive board of the World Health Assembly adopt... More...

CDC Study Finds Delay Between Evaluation and Autism Diagnosis

A Centers for Disease Control study in the April autism supplement of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, released May 10, 2006, found that the average age of initial evaluation of children later d... More...

Research We Have Funded

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that we have redesigned the way you can search for the scientific research grants we have funded! Please click on the link below to be redirected to our online Science Grants Search. We hope yo... More...

Frequently Asked Questions About ACTN

What is the Autism Clinical Trials Network?The Autism Clinical Trials Network is a network of 8-13 medical centers collaborating on clinical trials for autism. The centers in the network co... More...

Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders

Gastrointestinal (GI), or stomach and digestive problems, are a major concern for many families of children affected by autism. The children's struggles to communicate their needs often make it difficult for doctors, particularly those without much ... More...

Managing Sleep Behavior

Sleep problems are a concern commonly reported by parents and are frequently identified in-clinic in children with autism. Children with ASD are known to suffer from a variety of sleep problems including delayed sleep onset, night waking, early awake... More...

Data Coordinating Center - EMMES

The ATN Data Coordinating Center (DCC) ensures the security and integrity of the Registry data collected by the ATN for its activities, including guideline development and research studies carried out by the AIR-P, and supports the analysis of the... More...

Clinical Coordinating Center – MGH

Clinical Coordinating Center The Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) leads the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) sites in the development of consensus-based guidelines; spearheads the creation of the Registry for children with autism; and supports the... More...