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Autism Science at Work: Phenotypic Heterogeneity and Early Identification of ASD in the United States

Posted on December 11, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Watch predoctoral student Matthew Maenner, under the mentorship of Dr. Maureen Durkin of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, present his Autism Science Foundation-funded research, Phenotypic Heterogeneity and Early Identification of ASD in the United States, at the International Meeting for … Continue reading →

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Online Hub of Autism Research Videos

Posted on December 10, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

In August, the Autism Science Foundation launched its YouTube channel stocked with insightful interviews of top autism researchers. The channel currently has 16 videos from some of the top names in autism science including Dr. David Mandell, Dr. Eric Courschesne, … Continue reading →

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Autism Science at Work: Defining High- and Low-Risk Expression of Emotion in Infants at Risk for Autism

Posted on December 8, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Watch predoctoral student Sarah Hannigen, under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Strauss of the University of Pittsburgh, present her ASF-funded research, Defining High- and Low-Risk Expression of Emotion in Infants at Risk for Autism, at the International Meeting for Autism … Continue reading →

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ASF Sponsors Day of Learning

Posted on December 7, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

The Autism Science Foundation sponsored the Rockland Autism Symposium on October 18 in Suffern, NY. This day of learning and discovery attracted over 800 parents and educators to hear from esteemed speakers including Paul Offit, MD—Professor of Pediatrics, University of … Continue reading →

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ASF Awards Six Doctoral Training Fellowships

Posted on November 28, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

The Autism Science Foundation awarded $180,000 in grants for doctoral training fellowships to six predoctoral students committed to pursuing careers in basic and clinical scientific research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. This was the first round of grants awarded by … Continue reading →

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Autism Science at Work: Enhancing Understanding and Use of Conversational Rules in School-Aged Speakers with ASD

Posted on November 28, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Watch predoctoral student Sarita Austin, under the mentorship of Dr. Rhea Paul of the Yale Child Study Center, present the ASF-funded research, Enhancing Understanding and Use of Conversational Rules in School-Aged Speakers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, at the International Meeting … Continue reading →

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Teeing Off a Successful Fundraiser: Fore Autism

Posted on November 28, 2010 by AutismScienceFd

Over 100 golfers turned out for the inaugural Fore Autism event on August 2 at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Maryland. The event raised $75,000 to support our research fellowships and data sharing through the National Database for … Continue reading →

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