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Celebrating Our First Birthday

Posted on December 30, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

In April, we celebrated a year of supporting great autism research and sharing research findings with clinicians and families. In just one short year, we have funded outstanding autism science that has the potential to change the way we think … Continue reading →

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Social Media Outlets Become a Destination for Autism Science, News, and Events

Posted on December 29, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Throughout 2010, the Autism Science Foundation’s social media channels have become a go-to resource for those who want to keep up-to-date on the latest news in autism science. Our blog is a frequent destination for parents, educators and scientists alike … Continue reading →

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Autism Science at Work: Observational and Electrophysiological Assessments of Temperament in Infants at Risk for ASDs

Posted on December 28, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Watch predoctoral student Karen Burner, under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Jane Webb of the University of Washington, Seattle, present her Autism Science Foundation-funded research, Observational and Electrophysiological Assessments of Temperament in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders, at … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrates Special Needs Families

Posted on December 23, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

On May 9, the Autism Science Foundation and the Jewish Community Center of MidWestchester (JCC) joined forces to honor families raising children with special needs at the Celebrating Families: Mother’s Day Brunch. The event honored Nancy Kaplan, Linda Helfman and … Continue reading →

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A Resource for Researchers

Posted on December 22, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Joseph Buxbaum, PhD, of the Autism Genome Project Consortium chose the Autism Science Foundation blog as the place to post additional information about his latest research: Functional impact of global rare copy number variation in autism spectrum disorders Check out … Continue reading →

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A Trusted Resource for Media Outlets

Posted on December 21, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

The scientists and leaders working with the Autism Science Foundation are unparalleled. Our scientific advisory board members and board members are frequently called upon by national and local media outlets to comment on major stories about autism. Here are just … Continue reading →

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Autism Science at Work: A Preclinical Model for Determining the Role of AVPR1A in ASD

Posted on December 17, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Watch predoctoral student Rhonda Charles, under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Buxbaum of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, present her Autism Science Foundation-funded research, A Preclinical Model for Determining the Role of AVPR1A in Autism Spectrum Disorders, at the International … Continue reading →

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Serving Up Science and Sandwiches at IMFAR

Posted on December 15, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Autism Science Foundation held a special version of its popular Science and Sandwiches bimonthly lunch at IMFAR, showcasing research funded by the Autism Science Foundation.  The event brought together over 100 scientists, advocates, individuals with autism, and family members. Science and … Continue reading →

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Offering Educational Opportunities to Parents and Students

Posted on December 14, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

In 2010, the Autism Science Foundation awarded eight grants to autism stakeholders to enable them to attend the International Meeting for Autism Research 2010 (IMFAR) in Philadelphia, May 20–22. Each grant recipient brought back critical information on new research to … Continue reading →

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Funding More Research in 2011

Posted on December 13, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

We recently closed our application process for the 2011 Autism Science Foundation pre- and postdoctoral fellowships. We received almost fifty proposals for work ranging from genetics and animal models, to treatment, services and delivery. This is the research that will … Continue reading →

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