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Surprise Emmy Darling Temple Grandin's 3 Greatest Hits

(Aug. 30) -- One of the biggest surprises during of Sunday's Emmy Awards ceremony was the success of HBO's five-award-winning "Temple Grandin," based on the true story of the longtime animal rights and autism advocate. Although many people might be more familiar with Claire Daines* -- the "My So-Called Life" actress who...

Autism Study: Baby's Babble May Contain Vital Clues

(July 19) -- To a parent's ears, there's nothing more enchanting than the babble of a child learning to talk. Now research shows that those nonsense syllables could contain coded signals that a toddler is autistic. In a study released today, scientists report that they have designed a computer program that can distinguish...

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Ex-Anthrax Guitarist, Megadeth Frontman Release Music Video for Autism Awareness

What happens when you collide some of the biggest heavy metal musicians to shout the truth to the world?

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05/23/12 CJD Consulting Gives Back by Volunteering with Autism... Source: Advanta Corp INDIANAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- CJD Consulting , a specialized sales and marketing firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, volunteered with Autism Speaks , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to research, awareness, advocacy, and family services for autistic individuals.
05/20/12 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Source: ABC - WSYR 9 - Syracuse NY The 4th Annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks of Central New York was held at Long Branch Park on Sunday morning.
05/18/12 Your Baby's Head Movements Could Be a Sign of Autism Source: CafeMom Early diagnosis of autism is one of the key means to getting the best treatment.
05/18/12 Infant Head Lag May Signal Autism Source: MedicineNet Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.
05/17/12 Many Parents of Kids with Autism Don't Put Faith in... Source: MedlinePlus Many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder don't feel they can turn to their pediatricians for advice on treatments, a new study finds.

Background on Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world's largest autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public.

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