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e-Speaks || August 3, 2007
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Long Island Kick Off Attracts More than 450 Supporters
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The 8th Annual Long Island Walk Now for Autism Kick Off Luncheon was a rousing success, attracting more than 450 supporters to the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY this past Monday. Speakers included Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D -NY), who will again serve as Honorary Walk Chair. Read more and watch video.
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New Study Investigates Pesticide Use, Autism Link
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A recent publication in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reported a possible connection between pesticide exposure and autism in central California. The study used multiple databases to both identify candidate exposures and analyze the relationship between the exposure and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read more.
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NIH Announces New Autism Grants
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The National Institutes of Health announced the awardees of a new funding mechanism to support autism research, called the Autism Centers for Excellence. The new grants are designed to help researchers at different facilities join together to address a specific question or to allow specialists from different fields at the same location to collaborate on a particular aspect of the disorder. All of the awardees have been closely involved with Autism Speaks, either as members of a funded consortium, a member of the Scientific Advisory Board, or a recipient of an Autism Speaks grant. Read more.
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Search the Autism Speaks Family Services Database
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The Autism Speaks Family Services Database provides individuals and families with information about local resources related to autism, including information about healthcare facilities, educational services, conferences, recreational/community activities, and adult support services. You can search the database via the Autism Speaks web site. We welcome additional resource submissions from the autism community, as well as ongoing feedback regarding the accuracy of the listed information. Submit additional resources or revise information here.
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In Their Own Words: Raising Awareness in My Neighborhood
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a Walk Now Co-chair explains how raising awareness in her town helped her see the true kindness of her neighbors.
Read more.
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Donor Stories: Jan Tarasi
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Our latest donor story is a profile of Jan Tarasi, a retired grandmother who turned a quilting hobby into a fundraising opportunity for Autism Speaks. Read more. Plus, read other donor stories here, and donate to Autism Speaks here.
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