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Teachers ID Undiagnosed Preschoolers

May 19, 2012

Investigators found that preschool and daycare teachers can easily and effectively screen children for autism.

autism, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, ethnic minorities, IMFAR 2012, low income, M-CHAT, Michael Rosanoff, Move the Needle, underserved communities, Yvette Janvier

Gains in Social Skills ‘Spill Over’ into Language Development

May 18, 2012

New evidence that emphasizing social skills benefits children in other areas of learning

Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Early Intervention, Geri Dawson, IMFAR 2012

Barriers and Opportunities for Shared Treatment Decisions

May 17, 2012

Four barriers keep families and pediatricians from sharing in treatment decisions for children with autism

AIR-P, ATN, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Autism Treatment Network, IMFAR 2012, mediction decision aid, Tool kits, Treatment Options

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Promising Results with Oxytocin

May 16, 2012

Oxytocin nasal spray increased activity in the social centers of the brain in a small study of children with autism

Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, IMFAR 2012, oxytocin, Rob Ring, Social Skills

Development in Younger Siblings: Beyond Autism

May 16, 2012

Researchers find some developmental delays in siblings without autism More...

Alycia Halladay, Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder, Baby Sibling, Baby Siblings Research Consortium, IMFAR 2012

Autism Speaks to Play Key Roles at the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)

May 16, 2012

Autism Speaks is a major sponsor and scientific participant in the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR). Organized by More...

autism research, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Geri Dawson, IMFAR, INSAR, International Meeting for Autism Research, International Society for Autism Research, Treatment

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