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e-Speaks || July 28, 2007
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Applications Sought for Treatment Grants
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Autism Speaks today called for research proposals targeting three broad treatment approaches for autism spectrum disorders. The "Pharmacological Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders" RFA focuses on developing robust pilot data that evaluate the safety and efficacy of candidate pharmaceutical agents that could lead to larger clinical trials. Similar applications are sought for the "Special Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders" RFA, but instead of pharmaceutical agents, the focus is on behavioral and non-behavioral interventions such as educational, physiological and technological treatments. Given the frequent use of non-traditional interventions within the autism community, the "Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders" RFA aims to provide preliminary but high quality data to help evaluate the safety and efficacy of some of these approaches and to identify promising protocols that warrant further investigation and development. Read more.
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New Genetic Model for Autism May Speed Research
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A team of researchers, led by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has published a paper in the July 31, 2007 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, citing the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) and the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE). The paper describes a unified genetics model that predicts two different risk patterns for autism. This marks the first time IAN has been cited in a major research publication, just three months after its launch.
Read more.
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"Developing a Great IEP" Video Now Available
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Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson, the latest in Autism Speaks' instructional video series, is now available at autismspeaks.org. The free 12- minute video provides important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before. Read more and watch the video
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ING Sponsors Ride Now Program
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ING DIRECT has signed on as a presenting sponsor for Autism Speaks' Ride Now program.
ING DIRECT will donate $20,000 to each of the four Ride Now events in 2007. ING DIRECT will also donate a custom-made bike, valued at $40,000, to be raffled off at a future event. Read more about this exciting partnership, as well as an interview with Bob George of ING DIRECT.
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Autism Speaks Teen Volunteer Wins National Award
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Matthew Cortland, co-founder of the Student Clubs for Autism Speaks (SCAS), was recently honored by Kohl's Kids Who Care Foundation. Over 12,500 kids were nominated and Matthew finished among the top 10, earning one of 10 national scholarships worth $5,000.
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In Their Own Words: My Special Brothers
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a thirteen year old girl shares what makes her two brothers with autism special. Read more.
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Donor Stories: Nicole Shea
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Our latest donor story is a profile of Nicole Shea, a nine year old girl who created and sold bracelets to raise money for Autism Speaks. Read more. Plus, click here to read other donor stories, and here to donate to Autism Speaks.
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Take Autism Speaks to the Beach!
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Help increase awareness while enjoying the sun and surf (or the pool) this summer with this great beach tote and towel set. The spacious tote with 32" shoulder straps has a light blue and navy contemporary design. The logoed front pocket has an integrated water bottle holder for easy access and the interior features a zippered pocket to keep contents secure. The white velour terry beach towel measures 28" x 52" and sports the Autism Speaks logo.
Order yours today!
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