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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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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...

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...

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