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Policy Pulse Newsletter - October 2023… Become an advocate today. October 17, 2023 | Interviews with US Reps. Henry Cuellar & Jenniffer González-Colón The Autism Speaks monthly advocacy newsletter shares the latest news, updates and opportunities within our federal and state … This special edition recognizes our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month during the last month through interviews with Autism Caucus Co-Chair, Congressman Henry Cuellar and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon. Read on to …
Profound Autism Summit… The Profound Autism Summit is a two-day conference bringing together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, education, and human services to discuss the needs of those with Profound Autism across disciplines and throughout the lifespan. Parents and professionals learn together from experts in a variety of …
World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’… to date affect biochemical pathways that have clear potential as targets for future medicines The newest study out of the Autism Speaks MSSNG project – the world’s largest autism genome sequencing program – identified an additional 18 gene … gene variations alter them. Not one autism, but many “The unprecedented MSSNG database is enabling research into the many ‘autisms’ that make up the autism spectrum,” says the study’s senior investigator, Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. For instance, some …
Autism Speaks welcomes five new sites to the Autism Care Network… The Autism Speaks Autism Care Network is the first and only learning health system of its kind focused on bringing better autism care to …
The Autism Care Network works to expand access to autism diagnosis in Canada… Not just anyone can make an autism diagnosis—healthcare providers need special training and experience to accurately diagnose autism and its related conditions. But in many parts of the world, qualified providers are hard to come by. That’s why Dr. …
Annette Addo-Yobo on autism advocacy… Just Another Autism Podcast with Miss Texas In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Annette Addo-Yobo, the newly crowned Miss Texas. Annette's passion for autism …
Adulting on the Spectrum: Autism and religion… Ireland, diagnosed at 18. She is the author of two books, a fantasy novel for children, and a nonfiction book about autism and the church. Read a transcript of this episode. Subscribe at the below platforms to get new episodes as they are … Twitter , website Andrew's Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , website , Neurodiversity Index Erin's website and Facebook Autism Speaks inclusion program for faith communities For comments and suggestions, email us at podcast@autismspeaks.org …
Just Another Autism Podcast: Andrew Zimmern: Culinary Star with a Heart for Autism… In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Chef Andrew Zimmern about his passionate autism advocacy, personal mental health journey, and practical tips for picky eaters. Subscribe at the below platforms to …
Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.… NEW YORK, NY (March 23, 2023) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children, based on the active surveillance across 11 monitoring sites in …
Just Another Autism Podcast: Autism advocacy and life skills with Andrew Arboe… In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with autistic self-advocate Andrew Arbe about his impactful autism advocacy work. Andrew is passionate about empowering autistic individuals in areas such as driving and employment. He …