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CDC Autism Research Projects
The U.S. CDC tracks autism prevalence rates, operates regional autism centers, and provides funding for expansive research on autism risk factors.
Autism Conference in NYC: October 2009
David Kirby, Kim Stagliano, Barbara Fischkin, Dan Olmsted, and Stephen Shore will appear on an autism writers' panel at the NYC autism conference.
AutismOne 2009 in Chicago
Jenny McCarthy, author, activist and mother of a child with autism, will deliver the keynote address at AutismOne 2009, which begins May 20, 2009.
Autism Biennial Congress 2009
Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.
Theories on What Causes Autism
Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published.
2008 Presidential Race and Autism
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are the two main party candidates for the 2008 Presidential election and both candidates vow to enhance autism research.
Autism and Down Syndrome
The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents.
DAN Fall Conference in San Diego
The Fall 2008 DAN Conference will feature Jon Pangborn, PhD, Elizabeth Mumper, MD, Julie Matthews, CNC, Nancy O'Hara, MD and Dan Rossignol, MD.
Yale Child Study Center
The Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center, part of the Yale University School of Medicine, is one of the leading autism research centers.
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.
Autism and Epilepsy
Understanding the relationship between autism and epilepsy will help researchers develop treatment plans for individuals with both conditions.
SARRC Supports Parents in Arizona
SARRC provides individuals with autism, and their families, a variety of support services, therapies and research study information.
Kennedy Krieger Autism Conference
The Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual autism conference will be held on October 23-24, 2008 at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland.