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May 2016

Testing school-based autism treatments takes teamwork

by  /  12 May 2016

Partnering with families and teachers is the only way to make autism interventions work in the community.

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Firsthand experience with autism can spark new science

by  /  12 May 2016

Meeting people with autism can give scientists new ideas and the motivation to pursue long-term studies.

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How to successfully recruit participants for autism studies

by  /  12 May 2016

Many families don’t have the time or motivation to participate in research. So how can scientists recruit them?

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Research raises questions about impact of state autism insurance mandates

by ,  /  11 May 2016

New research finds that the impact of these mandates varies because of differences in states’ coverage requirements and the availability of treatment options.

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Autism’s full spectrum

by  /  4 May 2016

Minority families often miss out on treatment or get left out of research — an ethical failure. New projects are illuminating autism’s diverse shades.

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April 2016
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Colossal quest; life edit; building skills

by  /  29 April 2016

Genetics giant Craig Venter wants to sequence 2 million genomes, CRISPR pioneer Emmanuelle Charpentier just wants to work, and the online building game Minecraft helps people with autism socialize.

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Large genetic registry may uncover autism’s diverse origins

by  /  21 April 2016

Researchers are launching a new project that aims to collect genetic information from 50,000 people with autism, along with their relatives.

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Week of AprilApr
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Accepting autism; blocking bias; making history

by  /  8 April 2016

Apple promotes autism awareness month (and the iPad), a new tool can keep meta-analyses in check, and one woman makes it her mission to give female scientists their due credit.

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March 2016

Tech tools help parents, teachers overcome autism’s hurdles

by  /  29 March 2016

Web-based courses and online counseling can help families and service providers better understand the needs of individuals on the spectrum.

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Autism’s history holds lessons for today’s researchers

by  /  14 March 2016

The authors of “Neurotribes” and “In a Different Key” urge scientists to question their biases and to translate their findings into tangible benefits for those on the spectrum.

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