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Father’s Age Linked to Increased Genetic Mutations in Children
August 23, 2012

New study ties paternal age to a child’s risk for developing autism and schizophrenia.

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advanced age, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Daniel Smith, de novo mutations, Environmental Risk Factors, fathers, genetic mutations, Michael Rosanoff, mothers, Science News
Spouse of UN Secretary-General Promotes GAPH in Serbia
August 22, 2012
Introduces Serbian translation of Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit. More...
100 Day Tool Kit, ATN, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Ban Soon-Taek, GAPH, Science News, Serbia, World Focus on Autism
Brain Inflammation, Oxidative Damage & Autism
August 21, 2012

Researchers studying autism brain tissue correlate low levels of glutathione with inflammation and cell damage.

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ATP, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum, Autism Tissue Program, glutathione, inflammation, Jill James, oxidative stress, Robert Ring, Translational Psychiatry
Autism Speaks Advances Animal Models
August 07, 2012

Rat models will become important new tools for investigating the causes and treatment of autism.

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animal models, autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, autism symptoms, autism treatment, genetic engineering, rat models, Richard Paylor, Rob Ring, SAGE Labs
Strengthening Support for Adults with Autism
August 04, 2012

National Conference keynote speaker highlights need for innovative adult services

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adaptive behavior, Adolescents, Adults, ASD, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Conference, Autism Spectrum, Columbus, independence, life skills, McCarton Foundation, National conference, Ohio, Peter Gerhardt, Science News, Transition, Treating the Whole Person with Autism
Webinar on Autism and Environmental Exposures
August 03, 2012

Autism Speaks researchers featured in free webinar, Wednesday, August 8, at 1 pm ET

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autism, Autism Speaks, Environmental Risk Factors, gene-environment interactions, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Isaac Pessah, pregnancy
Creating a Healthy, Meaningful Life
August 03, 2012

Ricki Robinson helps parents gain perspective on how to enhance the well-being of children with autism.

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ASD, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Conference, Autism Spectrum, behavioral therapy, Columbus, labels, National conference, Ohio, Ricki Robinson, Treating the Whole Person with Autism, whole child medical care, whole person
Bangladesh Pioneers Autism Public Health in South Asia
July 23, 2012

Bangladesh leads South Asia in promoting autism research and care.

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autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Bangladesh, GAPH, GAPH-Bangladesh, Global Autism Public Health, Michael Rosanoff, Saima Hossain

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