Greater Hartford Walk Now for Autism

On June 6th, 2010, Autism Speaks is hosting their Walk Now For Autism annual fundraiser in East Hartford, Connecticut. Thousands of people with autism, their family and friends will be coming out to support the cause. Are you going to be there?
Visit their website for additional information!
In addition to the main walk event, there [...]

April 18th – Autism Speaks & Tommy Bahama

On April 18th, Autism Speaks and Tommy Bahama are teaming up at the Dodgers Stadium to raise awareness of autism. At the game between the LA Dodgers and the SF Giants they will be focusing on providing the attendees with information about autism and raising much needed money to fund innovative autism research and family [...]

New Study to Identify Genetic and Environmental Factors in Autism

A new research study, funded by the NIH and Autism Speaks, is beginning aimed at investigating genetic and environmental factors linked to autism.
This is a longitudinal study that will follow the new pregnancies of women who already have a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (including:autism, aspergers and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified) [...]

Autism Insurace Law Around the Country: What’s the Verdict?

The latest quote I read is that 14 states have passed bills regarding the coverage of ABA services for people with Autism (Autism Speaks Interactive Map). Our states and our country have been very slow at requiring insurance companies to cover behavioral therapies for the treatment of autism, but 14 is a start. What I’d [...]