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Top Ten Autism Research Stories of 2014

December 18, 2014

This year, we let our readers select Autism Speaks’ Top Ten science stories; here are the studies you found most interesting …

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Largest-ever Study on Autism & Pollution Shows Strong Link During Pregnancy

December 18, 2014

Nurses’ Study shows autism rates double with exposure to high levels of fine-particulate air pollution during pregnancy; strongest link in... More...

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Adult Services Town Hall Series Wraps Up 2014 in Milwaukee

December 17, 2014

Last night, individuals with autism, families, advocates and professionals in the Milwaukee area came together to discuss the many facets of... More...

Adults, Town Halls on Adult Services, Transition Age

Kerry Magro Talks About His New Book, "Autism and Falling in Love"

December 17, 2014

"From this book what I hope people understand is that, even though autism is a social and communication disorder, there are so many gifted... More...

Autism and Falling in Love, Defining Autism From the Heart, Kerry Magro

Boy with Autism Selected for Magical Airplane Ride to Meet Santa

December 17, 2014

7-year-old Aydin Sahin-Gemmell who has autism was one of the 123 children from the west of Scotland to be selected to take part in a magical... More...

Cash for Kids, Thomas Cook Children’s Charity

Man with Autism Fulfills Dream of Participating in a Game Show

December 17, 2014