Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)
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View ArticleHigh-Quality Early Intervention for Autism More Than Pays for Itself
Early Start Denver Model program for toddlers produces cost savings by reducing subsequent need for therapy and support services Early Start Denver Model program for toddlers produces cost savings by...
View ArticleSpeech Devices Can Help Build Language in Schoolchildren with Autism
Minimally verbal schoolchildren with autism gained spoken language faster when play-based therapy included speech-generating devices Minimally verbal schoolchildren with autism gained spoken language...
View ArticleEarly Results from Autism Study: Arbaclofen May Improve Sociability
If benefits and safety confirmed by additional trials, medicine could become first to treat a core symptom of autism If benefits and safety confirmed by additional trials, medicine could become first...
View ArticleRobots as Autism Co-therapists
Study suggests that including interactive robot in therapy helps some children with autism learn social skills that hold up in real life Study suggests that robot "co-therapist" helps some children...
View ArticlePivotal Response Training May Improve Brain Responses to Social Cues
Preliminary study results suggest that PRT improves brain function along with social-communication skills Preliminary study results suggest that PRT improves brain function along with...
View ArticleAutism Speaks and Simons Foundation Create New Brain Tissue Network
Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare and distribute the precious gift of brain tissue to advance autism research Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare and distribute the precious gift of brain tissue...
View ArticleBoys and Girls with Autism Use Gaze Differently in Social Situations
Researchers say gender differences in eye-tracking illustrate why more study needed on girls and women with autism Researchers say gender differences in eye-tracking illustrate why more study needed...
View ArticleAutism Acceptance on Campus
Study suggests greater acceptance of autism-related behaviors when college students know a fellow student has autism Study suggests greater acceptance of autism-related behaviors when college students...
View ArticleDennis Wall Wins IMFAR Award for Research on Quick Diagnostic Test
Promising diagnostic test for autism asks parents to answer 7 questions and upload short home video; more families needed to participate Promising diagnostic test for autism asks parents to answer 7...
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