Geri Dawson | Autism Speaks

Fewer connections between distant brain regions may explain why people with autism excel at some tasks, struggle with others

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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

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Autism Sleuth

The Association for Psychological Science spotlights the research career of Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson

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Researchers Link New Autism Gene to Serotonin Production

Findings illustrate how a genetic change affects a vital brain pathway, with implications for the development of treatments

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Autism Speaks Advocates for Mental Health

Dear friends and colleagues,

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Study Confirms “Optimal Outcomes”

Some children diagnosed with autism in e... More...

Autism Speaks Awards $4.8 Million for New Research Projects

New York, N.Y. (January 7, 2013) – Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the award of $4.8 million in funding for 14 new research projects. To date, Autism Speaks ... More...

2012: The Year in Science

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Autism Speaks Awards $4.8 Million in New Research Grants

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce ... More...