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e-Speaks || February 10, 2007
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Please be sure to add Autism Speaks (contactus@autismspeaks.org) to your address book or safe sender list in order to insure our e-mail is delivered to your inbox (not sent to bulk or junk folders). If you have any questions or comments, please hit "reply" or send an e-mail to contactus@autismspeaks.org.
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Autism Prevalence Now 1 in 150, According to CDC
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released revised figures for autism prevalence that indicated the prevalence of autism is now 1 in 150. Read more more about the findings and see the full text of the CDC report, plus learn what Autism Speaks Scientific Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Gary Goldstein told a Capitol Hill briefing about the data. In addition, the news gained widespread coverage in national and local press this week.
See links to online coverage.
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Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now Complete Merger
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Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now have completed their merger, uniting the nation's two leading autism advocacy organizations and their cutting-edge programs for research, treatment, and family services. Read more.
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Toys "R" Us Partners with Autism Speaks
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Toys “R” Us announced a partnership with Autism Speaks. The toy retailer will serve as the national sponsor of the Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism program and Toys “R” Us will conduct a seven-week, in-store fundraising campaign. Read more.
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Study Shows Promise for Treatment of Rett Syndrome
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Research conducted at the University of Edinburgh has found that the genetic mutation of the MeCP2 gene responsible for Rett Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, can be reversed pharmacologically in mice. Read more.
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