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November 11, 2011

  











 
 
 
 



A scene from new awareness ad 

New Awareness Ads Launched

The Advertising Council and Autism Speaks launched innovative new public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray and his niece who has autism. The PSAs, created pro bono by BBDO, are designed to help raise awareness about autism and encourage people to learn the signs. Read more and watch the ads.




 

In Their Own Words: In Their Own Words – A Brother's Perspective

This "In Their Own Words" post comes from Andy, who shares how 'lucky' he is to have his brother Matthew, who is on the autism spectrum. 

 




New York Becomes 29th State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed one of the strongest autism insurance reform bills in the nation into law. Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright joined the Governor for the event.



Autism Speaks Returns from China 

The science team traveled to Shanghai to further collaboration between North American and Chinese autism researchers.



Walkers Keep Up the Pace

The Fall Walk season continued as families and friends walked together at the Arizona, Baltimore, Santa Barbara, Southwest Florida and Sullivan County events. 



Geri Dawson Chats Live on Twitter

On November 7, Geri Dawson, Ph.D., chief science officer of Autism Speaks, participated in a live Twitter chat about autism with Richard Besser, M.D., of ABC News. Read the transcript. 



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



What About the Siblings? – 6 Tips from Siblings of People with Autism




In Their Own Words – I'm Moving Out




Puzzle of the Heart




Harvard Prof Loses Mustache for Autism Speaks




Floortime and a Spiritual Discovery 





Coming Soon



November 12  Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Grand Prairie, Texas)




November 12 Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Anaheim, Calif.)




November 12 Orlando Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Altamonte Springs, Fla.)




November 19 Volusia County Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Port Orange, Fla.) 





Science

 
Our New Head of Medical Research 

Child psychiatrist Joe Horrigan, M.D., joins Autism Speaks; meet him in his own words on the science blog

Autism and Environmental Toxins 

Chemicals that mimic hormones may increase risk

Autism and Prenatal Brain Development 

New findings suggest early "wiring" changes in crucial brain region
 





Advocacy

 
Federal Health Care Reform 

Autism benefits may be at stake

Sen. Kerry and Jack 

A special family from Dover, Mass.

Missouri Insurance Agency Wins Award 

Agency recognized for insurance reform
 





Family Services

 
Your Child's Rights 

Information on legal rights and services

Family Support Tool Kits 

Support and advice for parents, siblings, grandparents and friends 

Health and Wellness 

A guide to healthy living for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
 





Awareness

 
"Extreme Makeover" 

Show featuring Oregon family with two children on the spectrum now online
 





Get Involved

 
Follow Us on Twitter 

See the latest news everyday of the week

Like us on Facebook 

Join the conversation

Give Now 

Become an independent fundraiser for Autism Speaks
 


 
 
 




 
 
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