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- Arbaclofen Shows Promise for Treating Core Symptoms of Autism
- CDC Revises Estimate of Autism Prevalence: 1 in 88
- Deeper Understanding of Link between Chemical Pollutants and Autism
- Discovery of Pre-symptom Marker of Autism
- Early Intervention Program Alters Brain Activity in Children with Autism
- Field Trials Suggest New Criteria for Diagnosing Autism 'Reliable'
- Hundreds of Tiny Mutations Linked to Autism
- Insights into Immune Changes & Autism
- Mounting Evidence of Critical Need for Adult Transition Support
- Peer Training Outperforms Traditional Autism Interventions
- 2011
- Baby Siblings at Risk
- De Novo Genetic Changes Provide New Clues for Autism
- Different Forms of Autism Share Striking Brain Similarities
- It’s More than Just Genes
- Population Screening Reveals Dramatically Higher Autism Rates
- Prenatal Vitamins Before and After Conception May Decrease Autism Risk
- Gene Knockout Mouse May Offer Leap Forward in Autism Animal Models
- Tweaking Electrical Activity in the Brain Impairs and Restores Mouse Social Behaviors
- More Evidence Linking Immune System to Some Forms of Autism
- Earlier Autism Screening Shows Promise
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- Biography - Karrie Karahalios, Ph.D.
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- Autism Resource Center Hosts Diet and Biomedical Approaches Presentation
- Autism Speaks Names Director of Autism Resource Center in Nantucket
- Photo Gallery - Nantucket Resource Center
- Photo Gallery - Nantucket Walk Now For Autism 2008
- Photo Gallery 2 - Nantucket Walk Now For Autism 2008
- Presentation Addresses Visual Strategies for Language Development
- Autism Resource Center Hosts Family Potluck
- Autism Resource Center Offers Surfing Lessons
- Autism Speaks Night at Nantucket Comedy Festival's Kids Show
- Autism Sunday is February 8th
- Center Donates Books to Schools
- Resource Center Coordinates Private Movie Viewing for Children with Special Needs
- Sensory Integration and Your Child
- Stephen Shore Shares His Life on the Autism Spectrum at Atheneum
- Two Free On-Island Workshops Will Address Special Education
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