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Autism and the microbiome: Case study delivers surprises and guidance

May 13, 2016

First findings from Autism Speaks gut-brain research project will guide study of microbiome’s role in autism-related GI issues and behavior... More...

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Autism Speaks co-sponsors IMFAR community stakeholders luncheon

May 12, 2016

Annual event honors individuals and families affected by autism; featured speakers - Caren Zucker and John Donvan, authors of In a Different... More...

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Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P researchers present studies at IMFAR

May 12, 2016

Read the early findings from 15 studies by clinicians and researchers in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and the Autism... More...

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Study suggests insurance mandates help close gaps in autism care

May 11, 2016

Children with autism are more likely to get diagnosed and receive services in states where health insurance must cover the disorder

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Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research 2016

May 10, 2016

A look ahead at more than sixty Autism Speaks-affiliated presentations at IMFAR 2016, May 11-14, in Baltimore

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Autism Speaks names 2016 Weatherstone fellows

May 09, 2016

Predoctoral fellowships launch promising young scientists into careers in autism research with ground-breaking projects and mentors

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Autism Speaks announces 2016 Royal Arch Masons fellowship

May 09, 2016

Career-launching fellowship will fund groundbreaking research into auditory processing in children who have autism or related developmental... More...

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Autism Speaks MSSNG program announces major genome release

April 27, 2016