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Autism Speaks Awards More Than $500,000 in New Research Grants
Ground-breaking projects include Trailblazer study on autoimmunity and autism and seven career-launching Weatherstone fellowships
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Autism Speaks 2013 National Conference for Families and Professionals
Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference featuring workshops and scientific sessions on autism care through the life span
Seven Ways to Help a Picky Eater with Autism
May 7, 2013
Autism often goes hand in hand with food aversions; an expert provides strategies for gently expanding a narrow diet
Many Nonverbal Children with Autism Overcome Severe Language Delays
Hopeful news for families; study counters belief that nonverbal children won’t acquire speech after age 4
Autism Shares Risk Genes with Major Psychiatric Disorders
Autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder appear to share genetic risk factors
New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics issues policy statement on genetic screening of children for autism and other disorders
Teens with Autism Lack Healthcare Transition Services
Study finds young people with autism half as likely to receive healthcare transition support as those with other longterm medical needs
Launching a Career in Autism Research
10th Autism-Europe International Congress Open for Registration