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Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits… NEW YORK – Researchers recently reported evidence suggesting that autism severity varies significantly across sets of identical twins, according to a genetics study published Dec. 18, 2019, in Behavior Genetics. While many genetic studies have confirmed that when one identical twin has autism, the other is highly likely to also have autism, few have looked at the differences in severity of traits between …
Priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress… Today, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health reviewed 23 bills, including the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 (H.R. 7213). We are grateful to … Chair McMorris Rodgers, and Ranking Member Pallone for convening this meeting and recognizing the urgent need to invest in autism research and training programs to ensure better care and well-being for autistic people. As a result of today’s …
Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives … Today, the U.S. House of Representatives has taken a crucial step forward in supporting the autism community by passing the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024. Over the past two decades, the …
Autism Caregiver Training: Helping families… Autism Speaks answers your questions about a program that’s empowering parents and improving lives in underserved … in the U.S. and around the world The World Health Organization Caregivers Skills Training – developed in collaboration with Autism Speaks – is a practical and culturally adaptable training program to foster the social and communication skills of …
Toddler on Autism Spectrum Jumps All Night… Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The university and medical center are part of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) . Editor’s note: The following information is not meant to diagnose or treat and should not …
Study: Gluten/casein-free diet doesn’t improve autism symptoms… A small, carefully controlled study found no improvement in behavior, autism symptoms, sleep patterns or bowel habits when children with autism were placed on a gluten-free, casein-free diet. But the researchers caution that larger studies are needed to …
Autism Speaks honors Texas State Representative Donna Howard for advocacy on behalf of autism community… Autism Speaks was proud to present State Representative Donna Howard with our 2023 Public Service Award for her unwavering support and advocacy on behalf of the autism community in Texas. The award was bestowed upon Representative Howard in mid-December in recognition of her effort …
Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities… how entrepreneurs and employees with disabilities are strong contributors to our economy. Keith Wargo, President and CEO of Autism Speaks , spoke on the work at Autism Speaks to develop and scale innovative solutions that help ensure that more autistic people can secure meaningful …
Maryland reduces waitlist for autism services by half… Autism Speaks applauds Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. for signing legislation (SB636/Chapter 464) to help decrease the waiting times for the state’s Autism Waiver. Commonly referred to as the “End the Wait Act”, the legislation calls for Maryland to develop a plan to cut …
Pennsylvania removes insurance barriers for autism spectrum disorder… Unnecessary barriers to insurance coverage of autism benefits have historically persisted in Pennsylvania despite federal law and state precedent for the coverage of autism services. Starting in 2024, over 55,000 Pennsylvanians with autism will now benefit from additional state …