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http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org 21-04-2009 01:59:45
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Newborn genetic screening explained by Dr. Wendy Chung, Chief of Pediatrics Boston Children's on February 4th at 1PM eastern. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…


Thank you to Princeton WBB and Paul Morris for helping to organize Autism Awareness Day at Princeton University on Saturday. ASF hosted a special sensory friendly area for fans needing a sensory break outside the basketball auditorium.


The recent “vaccination & autism study” does NOT show that vaccines cause autism. In fact, it doesn’t show anything. It’s a “study” funded by an anti-vaccine activist group. This an attempt to undermine MILLIONS of data points across decades from countries globally. 1/



ASF CSO Alycia Halladay will be speaking at the Broad Institute Equity in Biomedicine Seminar Series on Feb. 14. This session will bring together scientists and self-advocates to discuss the need for diversity in #autism genetics research. Register here: bit.ly/3CJJ5OG


#Autism is shaped not just by individual factors like #genetics but also by contextual influences—family, school, work, & more. A new #openaccess study organized by ASF CSO Alycia Halladay highlights why understanding these factors is key to better outcomes. bit.ly/4jU636o

ASF is driven by a singular mission: ensuring science leads the way in improving the lives of people with #autism. Our commitment remains stronger than ever. Read an important message from our President Alison Singer autismsciencefoundation.org/reaffirming-ou…




ASF Chief Science Officer Alycia Halladay recently joined the Autism Weekly Podcast to discuss key topics, including research advancements from the past year, resources for families, profound autism, and more! Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=0UMvBb…



This week on the #ASFPodcast, Drs. Joshua Ryan Smith, MD & Zachary Williams @quantpsychiatry from Vanderbilt University dive into catatonia, an often overlooked condition affecting 10% of those with #autism. Tune in : asfpodcast.org.

Remarkable new research findings from Sergiu P. Pasca which creates a model of the spinothalamic pathway, opening up opportunities to treat not just pain, but sensory issues in those with #autism. This approach is critical to autism research and has enormous potential.