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Study Suggests Association between Autism and BPA Plasticizer

March 04, 2015

Researchers find that reduced ability to excrete bisphenol-A is more common among children with autism; another possible example of gene-... More...

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A Gut Feeling: Unlocking the Mysteries of Autism with Autism Speaks

This Autism Speaks-funded “microbiome” researcher has a very personal motivation – a young son with autism and painful GI issues

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Autism and GI disorders, Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Gut-Brain Research Initiative, autism spectrum, Autism's Gut-Brain connection, Baylor School of Medicine, James Versalovic, Ruth Ann Luna, Science, Texas Children's Microbiome Center

10 Celebrities Who Spread Autism Awareness

March 03, 2015

These celebrity influencers are helping spread the word about autism.

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Autism Champions: 10 Years of Advocating for Families

March 03, 2015

On behalf of 10 Years of Progress we'd like to thank our volunteers and policymakers for supporting our autism families...

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Finnish Punk Band With Autism, Down Syndrome Enter Eurovision Finals

March 03, 2015

The band hopes to take autism and Down Syndrome awareness worldwide by winning the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. PKN will represent... More...

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Robert Smigel Talks About His Son With Autism, Night of Too Many Stars

March 03, 2015

Robert Smigel, the comedy writer known for creating "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog," appeared on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart on Monday... More...

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Autism ‘Tooth Fairy’ Studies Promise Insights into Environmental Risks

March 03, 2015