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e-Speaks || June 30, 2007
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Autism Speaks Funds Over $15 Million in New Research
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Autism Speaks has approved $15.2 million in funding for 52 new research grants, spanning a wide range of topics to improve our understanding of the risk factors for autism, its underlying mechanisms, and how the disorder might be more effectively treated and prevented.
Read more. Plus, read summaries of the funded projects.
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Tune-In: Congress for Autism Research in Mexico
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Tune in July 5 through July 7 when Autism Speaks, in partnership with CLIMA, the Mexican Autism Clinic, A.C., will present “Autism Speaks to the World”, the International Congress for Autism Research. The conference will be simulcast live in English and Spanish on the web. Follow the conference live here or read daily recaps.
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Suzanne Wright Addresses Group at United Nations
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Autism Speaks co-founder Suzanne Wright spoke at the United Nations' briefing titled Autism: Raising Awareness, Changing Attitudes presented by the Department of Public Information, Non-Governmental Organizations. The briefing discussed current research and the social challenges posed by autism. Read more and see video of the event.
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Athletes Turn Out to Raise Money and Awareness
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More than 35 athletes and celebrities joined golfers at the Athletes Against Autism's Second Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Cadillac, to support the research, awareness, education and outreach programs of Cure Autism Now/Autism Speaks. Read more and see photos and video.
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In Their Own Words: Ben's Graduation
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When it came time for Ben LeClaire, a 19-year-old with autism, to graduate from high school, his family joined together to write a speech, which Ben's father Steve delivered to Ben's graduating class. Read the speech in our latest "In Their Own Words" essay. Read more.
If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to editors@autismspeaks.org.
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