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Autism Research Series: Discovery to Solutions
News
11.28.2018

Autism Research Series – ‘Discovery to Solutions’

In 2018, Autism Speaks invited the public to free local presentations of its Autism Research Series: Discovery to Solutions. Watch an archived live
National Survey of Children's Health
News
11.26.2018

National survey of parents identifies 1 in 40 children with autism

National survey of parents identifies 1 in 40 children with autism. Parents also report high rates of difficulty accessing services and coordinated
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons sponsor research on Auditory Processing Disorder
News
11.15.2018

Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons expand funding for auditory-processing research

Highly qualified researchers invited to apply for funding of a pilot study and a fellowship dedicated to understanding and treating auditory
Jeff holding a plate of food during an online cooking class
Expert Opinion
11.7.2018

Five fabulous tips to help you build your child's’ foundation for 'good health'

When it comes to food it can be very confusing to make the right decisions given all the choices; the information about what is “healthy” can be
A mother and young daughter sitting at a desk across from a female doctor.
Advocacy News
11.1.2018

New CPT codes approved for ABA

New CPT codes are available for applied behavior analysis (ABA) which will help secure reliable coverage of ABA services by health benefit plans. Read
person in a blue button up shirt writing with a pen
Advocacy News
11.1.2018

New CPT Codes for ABA Billing

Resources and information provided by the CPT Steering Committee will help ABA providers prepare for the implementation of new CPT codes in 2019.
Expert Opinion
11.1.2018

Help for Child with Autism & Recurring Behavioral Crises: Part 2

Our child - soon to be a teenager - has autism, and there are times when we find ourselves in a true behavioral crisis. What can we do besides call
mother holding her toddler aged daughter with autism
Advocacy News
10.29.2018

HHS seeks nominees for National Family Caregiving Advisory Council

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently asking for nominees to the National Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
meltdown
Expert Opinion
10.25.2018

Parents Seek Help for Behavioral Crises

Click here to see how child psychologist Lark Huang-Storms answers a question about an autistic teenager in a behavioral crisis.
A doctor and young patient at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Science News
10.22.2018

Autism-related guidelines for healthcare providers

This article links to open-access journal articles that provide the latest guidance for healthcare professionals on the physical, mental health and
A Cintas employee with autism operates the napkin press.
News
10.22.2018

Good work that's good for business

Quest Diagnostics, Cintas, & other company partners of the ADVICE initiative make progress in hiring people with autism & other disabilities
Autism researchers and study participants
Science News
10.17.2018

Autism Speaks resources and information for researchers

Autism Speaks provides resources and funding that helps researchers deepen our understanding of autism and improve the lives of people across the
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018

Can exercise reduce anxiety in children with autism?

Click here to read an experts opinion on the impact of exercise on anxiety in children with autism.
Dr. Tim Buie, GI Specialist
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018

Video: Autism and GI-related Sleep Disturbances

Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from his “Office Hours” video on disturbed sleep related to GI distress
Dr. Tim Buie, GI Specialist
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018

Video: Acid reflux Q&A with GI Specialist Tim Buie

Dr. Buie, director of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital’s Lurie Center for Autism, answers questions related to acid
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Science Blog
10.10.2018

ATN@Work: Visual Supports Ease Medical Visits for Kids with Autism

Clinicians at Vanderbilt Medical Center demonstrate how visual supports can empower young patients with developmental disabilities By David