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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...

In Autism, Voices May Fail to Engage Brain Reward Center

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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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More Evidence that Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Ups Autism Risk

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Researching Sleep, Tirelessly

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Introducing Rob Ring, Autism Speaks’ New Chief Science Officer

Tell us a little about yourself. What do you bring to this new position tha... More...

Minority Children with Autism Less Likely to Receive Specialty Care

In today’s issue of Pediatrics, ... More...

Exchange Highlights Importance of World Health Organization Resolution

On May 30, the executive board of the World Health Assembly adopted the resolution “Comprehensive and Coordinated Efforts for the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders” (ASD). The assembly is the governing body of the World Health Or... More...

Irish Autism Conference Featured on Irish National News

Ireland's RTE evening news featured the second annual conference of the Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research on its June 11 broadcast. The conference, entitled "Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Research to Practice,"... More...

Families Petition U.S. Government for Continued Access to Arbaclofen

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