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December 16, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autism and Safety

Safety is a concern for all parents, but given the challenges of individuals with autism, safety is even more critical. We've expanded our Autism Safety Project with new sections that focus on safety in the home and out in the community, along with information about preventing sexual abuse and other forms of mistreatment. The new site includes a guide with information on fire and burn safety for older teens and young adults.

 

In Their Own Words: Thank you for judging me...

In this " In Their Own Words, " Rob, the father of three boys on the autism spectrum, writes about keeping his priorities straight.

 

More Evidence that Melatonin Eases Autism-Associated Insomnia

Results welcomed by families struggling with one of autism's most common issues. Learn more about the study here.

A Funny Affair Honors Tommy Hilfiger

Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob and New York Center for Autism Co-founders and Harry Slatkin honored iconic fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger for his commitment to increasing awareness and support of the autism community at A Funny Affair for Autism – a star-studded evening of fashion and comedy that helped raise over 1.3 million dollars.

Support Continues to Grow for ABLE

A coalition of 49 advocacy groups has formed in support the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which would allow tax-free " 529 " accounts for individuals with disabilities, including autism.

1,000,000th Fan HP Notebook Sweepstakes

Help Autism Speaks reach 1,000,000 fans on Facebook and enter for your chance to win an HP Pavilion dm1z with a custom Autism Speaks logo! Enter today.

This Week on the Autism Speaks Blog

Check out this week's top posts and subscribe to the Autism Speaks Blog to receive an e-mail containing the day's stories

Starting Our Laughs Early Before Tonight's 'A Funny Affair' Honoring Tommy Hilfiger

Are there effective medicines for treating core autism symptoms?

Inaugural Weekly Whirl – Top Events of the Week

The Power of a Positive Attitude

A Tale of Safe Signals

Science

 

World's Largest Source of Autism Research Data

Autism Speaks and the NIH create the world's largest source of autism information for research

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Translational Research

Applications now open for 2012 Fellowships

Freudian Fright

Controversy over outdated treatments in France highlight need to educate the world about modern therapies for autism.

 

Advocacy

 

Righting a Wrong

Military kids with autism lose coverage

'Aging Out' on Insurance

Federal health care reform and autism

Virginia Law Delayed

Autism insurance benefits stymied

 

Family Services

 

Autism and the Holidays

Tips and resources to help you ease stress and enjoy this time of the year

Family Support Tool Kits

Support and advice for parents, siblings, grandparents and friends

AutismCares

Grants for individuals with autism spectrum disorders during times of crisis

 

Awareness

 

Japan Hosts First Ever Global Conference on Autism

Yoko Ono, global autism ambassador for Autism Speaks, helps raise awareness

Blue Tie Blue Ball

McLachlan headlines Inaugural Blue Tie Blue Ball

 

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-- Liz DeSantis " The person who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been before. "

" Creativity in living is not without its attendant difficulties, for peculiarity breeds contempt. And the unfortunate thing about being ahead of your time is that when people finally realize you were right, they'll say it was obvious all along. " ---Temple Grandin

" Anyone

can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. " - Reeves " Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can understand persistence. "   - Hal Borland