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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 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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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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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 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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