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Genetic Test Shows Promise for Earlier Screening & Intervention
September 12, 2012

Researchers use Autism Speaks AGRE information to develop test that may advance pre-symptom diagnosis and treatment.

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AGRE, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange., Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Christos Pantelis, early diagnosis, genetic markers, genetic research, Stan Skafidas, University of Melbourne
Certain Amino Acids May Relieve Rare Form of Autism
September 11, 2012

Researchers use new genetic tool to identify underlying problem.

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autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, branch chain amino acids, Daniel Smith, Epilepsy, Geri Dawson, Gleeson, Novarino
Researchers Launch Study with Oxytocin Nasal Spray

Autism Speaks pilot study leads to large clinical trial aimed at overcoming social disabilities in children and teens with autism.

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autism, autism research, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, autism treatment, Linmarie Sikich, National Institutes of Health, NIH, oxytocin, participants guide, Science News, SOARS, Social Skills
Bullying Rampant Against Teens with Autism
September 06, 2012

Study reveals that teens with autism bullied over three times as often as others.

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Adolescents, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, ASD, autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Bullying, high school, Interventions, junior high, Paul Sterzing, teens, victimization, Washington University
ATN Featured in U.S. News & World Report
September 04, 2012

Magazine highlights Autism Treatment Network’s focus on treating the whole child - and the importance of early intervention.

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ATN, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Autism Treatment Network, Early Intervention, Science News, whole child medical care
Inaugural IACC Report on Autism Research
August 30, 2012

“Global Landscape of Autism Research” available for free download.

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autism, autism research, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Geraldine Dawson, Geri Dawson, IACC, Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, Science News, The Global Landscape of Autism Research
2013 Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships Open for Application
August 30, 2012

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the fifth year of the Weatherstone Fellowships.

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autism, Autism Speaks, award, Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship, Elaine Hsiao, Esther Berko, fellowship, fellowships, grant, Research, science, Science News
New York Times Opinion Piece Highlights Immune Research
August 28, 2012

Autism Speaks plans a live webchat to answer questions about immune function and the risk of autism.

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Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Geri Dawson, immune system, New York Times, Paul Patterson, Science News, webchat