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Free Seminar on Role of Immunology, Genes and Environment in Autism
May 22, 2013

Leading autism researchers will present & answer questions via webstream as well as in person at UC-Davis

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Asperger Syndrome, autism, autism and immunology, autism and inflammation, autism and the environment, autism research, Autism Research Institute, autism risk factors, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, MIND Institute, PDD-NOS, science, UC-Davis
DSM-5 Takes Effect; Please Share Your Experiences
May 18, 2013

A letter and personal invitation from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer

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autism, autism diagnosis, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, CSO letter, DSM-5, DSM-V, Geraldine Dawson, Geri Dawson, Social Communication Disorder
Autism a Major Piece of the Child Mental Health Picture
May 16, 2013

CDC releases new report on the prevalence of child mental health conditions in the U.S.

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CDC, Centers for Disease Control, Mental Health
A New Way to Support Those with Autism; a Mission to Improve Diagnosis
May 15, 2013

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

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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
Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Symposium: Presentations Online
May 10, 2013

Videotaped scientific presentations available for free viewing

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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
Dennis Wall Wins IMFAR Award for Research on Quick Diagnostic Test
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 Acceptance on Campus
May 03, 2013

Study suggests greater acceptance of autism-related behaviors when college students know a fellow student has autism

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Asperger Syndrome, Asperger's, autism, autism acceptance, autism and college, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, IMFAR, IMFAR 2013, International Meeting for Autism Research, Nicole Matthews, PDD-NOS, Peter Bell, University of California Irvine
Boys and Girls with Autism Use Gaze Differently in Social Situations
May 03, 2013

Researchers say gender differences in eye-tracking illustrate why more study needed on girls and women with autism

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Ami Klin, Asperger Syndrome, Asperger's, autism and girls, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Emory, Eye Gaze, gender differences, IMFAR, IMFAR 2013, International Meeting for Autism Research, Jennifer Moriuchi, Lauren Elder, Marcus Autism Center, PDD-NOS