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Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)

Public invited to live streaming of IMFAR press conference; daily news reports and blogs Public invited to register for live streaming of IMFAR press conference; daily news reports and blogs on Autism...

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High-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...

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Speech 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...

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Early 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...

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Robots 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...

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Pivotal 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...

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Autism 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...

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Boys 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...

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Autism 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...

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Dennis 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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