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Autism study confirms beta-blocker improves conversation skills

February 02, 2016

Long used to ease performance anxiety, blood pressure medicine improves some aspects of sociability in adults with autism

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Pediatrics publishes research & guidelines on autism-related health issues

February 01, 2016

Authored by researchers with the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network in its role as the federally funded Autism Intervention Research... More...

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Autism risk and maternal diabetes with obesity: What you need to know

January 29, 2016

Our experts provide perspective on new research linking diabetes and obesity during pregnancy with increased risk of autism

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Blocking immune signal prevents autistic behaviors in mice

January 28, 2016

Researchers prevent mouse pups from developing autism-like behaviors that otherwise occur in mice after maternal infection during pregnancy... More...

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Autism Speaks names top ten research papers of 2015

January 28, 2016

Autism Speaks science staff and advisers review the studies that most powerfully advanced understanding and treatment of autism

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Delivering autism services through Pakistan’s ‘Family Networks for Kids‘

January 27, 2016

Autism Speaks and Grand Challenges Canada co-sponsor major rollout of innovative program to deliver autism services in underserved regions... More...

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First estimate of autism prevalence in Mexico pegs number at 1 in 115

January 26, 2016

Study results provide foundation for building national system to address huge need for services; a model for other Latin American countries... More...

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Study: Vitamin B12 levels low in brains affected by autism or schizophrenia

January 25, 2016