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NASCAR Drivers Show Support with Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece Decals

May 26, 2015

In total, 27 drivers from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 16 drivers from the NASCAR XFINITY Series and 20 drivers from the NASCAR Camping... More...

Decal, Dover International Speedway, Drivers, FedEx, FedEx 400, NASCAR

ABLE Passes Delaware, Momentum Continues to Grow

May 26, 2015

The Delaware legislature has overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, HB 60, to allow families to set up tax... More...

ABLE, ABLE States, Advocacy, Autism Votes

Study Links Delayed Cord Clamping to Improved Social & Motor Development

May 26, 2015

Immediate clamping of umbilical cord after birth associated with lower fine-motor and social skills at age 4, particularly in boys

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ASD, autism, autism research, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, autism study, delayed cord clamping, iron deficiency, JAMA Pediatrics, Michael Rosanoff, Paul Wang, premature cord clamping, risk factors for autism, umbilical cord clamping, what causes autism?

Florida Becomes Largest State to Enact ABLE Program

May 26, 2015

Governor Rick Scott has signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, SB 642, to allow families the opportunity to set up tax-... More...

ABLE, ABLE States, Advocacy, Autism Votes, florida

Tennessee Enacts ABLE Legislation

May 26, 2015

Tennessee enacted the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, SB 1162, to allow families the opportunity to set up tax-exempt 529A... More...

Dear Teachers of The Little Ones with Special Needs

"I know you wonder if you make a difference...know that you do."

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Awareness, Family Services, Mandy Farmer

Boy with Autism's Dream of Becoming a Plumber Comes True

May 26, 2015

Lucas Guzzino lives and breathes plumbing. And recently he was made an honorary plumber for a day.

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autism speaks video, jobs portal, skilled trades, The Spectrum Careers

Texas Becomes Largest State to Pass ABLE Program

May 26, 2015

The Texas House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly in support of SB 1664, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, with a... More...

ABLE, ABLE States, Advocacy, Autism Votes, Texas