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The First Annual Autism Speaks to Young Professionals Chicago

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP) Chicago hosted its first annual Light it Up Blue reception, Illuminate at the Joffrey Ballet Tower at 10 E Randolph in Chicago, I... More...

Autism Speaks Issues Request for Applications for First Family Service Chapter Grants

NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 12, 2012) – In an effort to increase its impact at the local level, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today issued a request for applications fo... More...

2011 Chicago Ride for Autism Speaks

On Sunday, September 18, the 9th annual Chicago Ride for Autism Speaks was held. Despite the rain, more than 300 bikes rode with 550 people participating—together raising $50,000…and counting!   ... More...

Autism Speaks Applauds Chicago Police Department for Incorporating Autism Awareness into Training

NEW YORK, NY (May 20, 2007) – Autism Speaks, the nation's leading autism advocacy organization, today applauded the Chicago Police Department for creating a new training video designed to help officers gain a bette... More...

Autism Speaks UK Hosts Annual House of Commons Reception

On Monday, May 19th, Janet Dean, MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Autism addressed the crowd attending the annual Autism Speaks House of Commons reception. Dean spoke briefly of Autism Speaks UK's eff... More...

Bell Q&A at Autism One 2008

Peter Bell, Executive Vice President for Programs and Services at Autism Speaks, will hold a Q&A session on Friday, May 23 from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. as part of Autism One 2008, which takes place May 21 - May 27 in Chi... More...

2003 Research Awards (NAAR)

In 2003, NAAR committed approximately $4.9 million to fund 35 pilot studies, 13 pre- and post-doctoral fellowships and two autism training programs. NAAR's 2003 research commitments funded autism investigations in the U.S., Canada, England, Scotla... More...

The Associated Press Covers Autism Insurance Initiative

(October 20, 2008) In an article entitled Parents Press for Autism Insurance Laws, the Associated press provides a good look at the push for autism insurance reform in the states.  The article ... More...

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