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Neurotoxic Chemicals Found in Biomonitoring Study on Developmental Disabilities Community
61 toxic chemicals found in human participants pose the question: What is the relationship between toxic chemicals and rising rates of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other learning and developmental disabilities?

HBO's "Temple Grandin" Tells the Inspirational Story of Autism Advocate
Special airs February 6

7 Summit Climbers Reach the Top!
Climbers summit Mt. Kilimanjaro to benefit Autism Society, other charities

Leaders with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply for White House Fellows Program
Special opportunity for young professionals

Free iPhone App for Children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Developmental Delays
New visual teaching tool from Model Me Kids

Autism Society Announces New Leaders in Chapters and Business Development
Mark Germano, Steven Oswald join the team

Autism Society National Conference Registration Opens Next Month
To be held July 7-10 in Dallas

New Book of Strategies for Educators
"Success Strategies for Teaching Kids with Autism"

Autism Society Northwest Ohio Chapter Offers "Practical Solutions" Workshops
To be held this winter and spring in Toledo, Ohio

National Council on Disability Calls for Affordable, Accessible and Appropriate Housing for People with Disabilities
Releases report on state of housing

DVD Offers Resources for Teaching Peer Play to Kids with ASD
"Passport to Friendship"

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) National Symposium on NEA Academy On-Demand Site
Creating Great Public Schools for All Using UDL and Inclusive Practices

Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Develops Essential Programs for Escalating Population of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
New community-based programs from coast-to-coast

Secretary Duncan to Release States' Restraint and Seclusion Policies
Information to be made available in coming weeks

Brain Imaging May Help Diagnose Autism
Subtle language delay, visible in MEG, may flag disorder

New Program for Children with Executive Function Deficit
"POWER Program" focuses on holistic approach

New Report Demonstrates Reductions in Toxic Chemical Exposure Would Make Americans Healthier, Wealthier
Autism Society Applauds New Report from the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition

National Call-In Day, Preventing Restraint and Seclusion
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Mountaineers Depart for First Climb of the 7 Summit Challenge
Cassidy, Dickie to summit Kilimanjaro and six other mountains to benefit the Autism Society and other charities

Autism Society Offers Condolences to Haitian Earthquake Victims
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Last Day for Re-ACT Summit 2010 Early Registration Discount TOMORROW!
Come to Washington to advocate

Autism Society of Colorado Premieres "Autism Chronicles" Jan.31
Play provides rare window into family living with autism

Autism Society Greater Akron Chapter Announces Sensory-Friendly Fundraising and Sporting Event
Special soccer game for families with autism

New Autism Advocate Looks at Transitions
Join now to receive the Autism Society's flagship publication

Medical Thriller Features Heroine with Asperger Syndrome
The Second Opinion by Michael Palmer

EmFinders EmSeeQ Offers Option for Wanderers
GPS system integrated with 9-1-1

National Autism Center Publishes Autism Manual for Educators
Now available on Web site

Research Suggests that Autism is a Brain "Connectivity" Disorder
Tuberous sclerosis, commonly associated with autism, is linked to defects in axon guidance

Registration to open next month for Autism Society National Conference
To be held July 7-10 in Dallas

U.S. Autism Prevalence Rises to 1 in 110
CDC Report Highlights Increased Prevalence, Continued Delay in Identification as Critical Public Health Crisis affecting American Families

National Autism Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month


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