note: The “Autism Community” is not the Autistic Community
The Autism Community was created by non-Autistic led organizations and includes mostly parents, professionals and their friends and networks.
Most of what the world know about Autism is sourced from the non-autistic “Autism Community.”
What’s the difference between Autism Advocacy and Autistic Advocacy?
Autism Advocacy (by mostly Non-Autistics) = Cure/Eugenics, ABA/Conversion Therapy, Parent-led organizations, Light It Up Blue, pseudoscience, puzzle pieces & non-Autistic advocates speaking over Autistics.
Autistic Advocacy (by Autistics & Real Allies) = Civil & Human Rights, Stigma reduction, Autistic-led organizations, Light It Up Gold, Red Instead, infinity symbol, Autistic Advocates and our Real Allies.
That’s what I’ve got so far … – Eve
Years:
1990s | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 | 2015 | 2016
*Timeline last updated September 15, 2021
1990s
1991
The Marcus Institute launched by Bernie and Billi Marcus in Atlanta, Georgia
In 1991, Bernie Marcus and his wife Billi established The Marcus Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Marcus later contributed $25 million to the launch of Autism Speaks.
1994
National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) founded by Eric London, Karen Margulis London, parents of an Autistic.
NAAR Projects/Initiatives: Autism Tissue Program, High Risk Baby Sibling Autism Research Project, NAAR Genome Project, NAARRATIVE
NAAR will merge with Autism Speaks in 2006
Cure Autism Now founded by Jon Shestack & Portia Iversen, parents of an Autistic.
CAN Projects/Initiatives: Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), Autism Treatment Network (ATN), Clinical Trials Network (CTN) , and Innovative Technology for Autism (ITA)
CAN will merge with Autism Speaks in 2007
1997
2002
Autism Genome Project Launched (AGP) launched.
This will later become known as Autism Speaks’ MSSNG
2002
Autism Clinical Trials Taskforce established by Cure Autism Now
2003
2003
Autism Cabal meets and networks: Human Genome Project Celebration Dinner
Bob & Suzanne Wright, Jim & Marilyn Simons, Harry & Laura Slatkins, Tom Insel, Deedra Blair, …
2005
2005
Clinical Trials Network established by Autism Speaks/Cure Autism Now.
February 11, 2005
Autism Speaks is founded by Bob & Suzanne Wright with family member Katie Wright and family friend, Bernie Marcus.
Grandparents (and parent) of an Autistic.
Board/staff: Billy Mann, Harry Slatkin, Laura Slatkin, Alison Singer, Curtis Arledge, Tom Bernard, Scott R. Carpenter, Jennifer Caserta, Joseph T. Coyle, Barry R. Feirstein, Adam Frazier, Darren Goode, Brian L. Harper, Matthew Higgins, Adrian M. Jones, Tim Jones, Aidan Kehoe, Kevin J. Murray, Jacquelyn “Jakki” Nance, Herbert Pardes, Jamie T. Richardson, Chuck Saftler, Stuart Savitz, Stephen Shore, Steven P. Stanbrook, Cheryl Vitali, Lisa Yang, Mel Karmazin
Katie Wright leaves in 2007 for Generation Rescue.
Alison Singer leaves in 2009 and launches Autism Science Foundation (ASF).
2005
Autism Speaks established the Parents as Partners program.
August 1, 2005
Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE) merges with Autism Speaks
November 3, 2005
December 15, 2005
Autism Speaks to Benefit from New GoSMILE Lemonade Smile Toothpaste
December 20, 2005
Winning Apprentice Contestants Raise Awareness, Funds for Autism Speaks
2006
January 18, 2006
Autism Speaks Co-founder Suzanne Wright appeared on ABC daytime talk show The View on Jan. 18.
February 13, 2006
NAAR Merges with Autism Speaks
Bringing on board NAAR founders Eric London, Karen Margulis London
NAAR Projects/Initiatives: Autism Tissue Program, High Risk Baby Sibling Autism Research Project, NAAR Genome Project, NAARRATIVE
March 1, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright, their daughter Katie Wright, Deirdre Imus, founder of the Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology, and Cure Autism Now board members Elizabeth Emken and Craig Snyder met with Senate leaders Bill Frist (R-TN), Michael Enzi (R-WY), Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Christopher Dodd(D-CT) on Wednesday, March 1, to discuss the Children’s Health Act of 2000 and to lobby for the Combating Autism Act in the Senate.
April 4, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
On April 4, nearly 90 volunteers and staff of Autism Speaks went to visit their U.S. Representatives and Senators on Capitol Hill. They visited 40 Senate offices and 51 House offices to urge support of the Combating Autism Act.
April 5, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
On April 5th, Bob and Suzanne Wright, their daughter Katie, Deirdre Imus, and Autism Speaks board member Ann Gibbons joined Cure Autism Now co-founder and board member Jonathan Shestack and CAN board members Elizabeth Emken and Craig Snyder to meet with members of Congress to encourage their further support of the Combating Autism Act.
May 24, 2006
Department of Defense Appropriations Bill:
On Wednesday, May 24, several Autism Speaks volunteers from the Pittsburgh area traveled to Washington to enlist support for autism research funding through the Department of Defense.
June 16, 2006
Department of Defense Appropriations Bill:
FY 2007 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Bill, reported out of the House Appropriations Committee this week, includes $7.5 million for autism research.
June 20, 2006
State Legislation: New York
On June 20, the New York legislature approved a bill (A699-B) that would provide insurance parity for individuals with autism by prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for services based solely on a diagnosis of autism.
Currently, many health insurance plans in the state do not cover diagnosis and treatment of autism even though they cover treatment for similar neurobiological disorders.
June 23, 2006
State Legislation: Illinois
On June 23, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed a law (Public Act 094-0906) mandating that all state and local insurance plans, as well as private insurance plans offered by many employers, pay for the treatment of pervasive developmental disorders.
July 20, 2006
Arizona Approves $9.6 million for Autism Research, Services
The Arizona Legislature and Governor Janet Napolitano recently approved two separate measures bringing a total of $9.6 million to autism research and support servicesJuly 20, 2006
Combating Autism Act
The Combating Autism Act Approved by Senate Committee.
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions unanimously approved the Combating Autism Act (S. 843), as it had been amended in negotiations prior to this mark-up.
The House version of the bill (H.R. 2421) gained two new cosponsors this week – Representatives Jim McDermott, (D-WA-7) and Lee Terry (R-NE-2) – bringing the total number of House supporters to 136.
August 2006
Town & Country: Autism’s Angels
Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright are profiled in an article in the August issue of Town and Country magazine entitled “Autism’s Angels.”
In the article, the Wrights discuss their reasons for founding Autism Speaks and the organization’s mission. The article looks at the work of a number of prominent autism advocates, including Autism Speaks board member Laura Slatkin and her husband Harry Slatkin, creators of the New York Center for Autism (NYCA) charter school, and Jim and Marilyn Simons, founders of the Simons Foundation.
August 3, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
The Senate approved this landmark legislation on August 3. The bill, which now goes before the House of Representatives, would nearly double federal spending on autism.
The bill was approved in the Senate by unanimous consent. In introducing the bill for consideration on the Senate floor, co-sponsors Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) both thanked Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright for their tireless efforts in support of the legislation.
August 8, 2006
“Autism Every Day” Featured on ABC’s “Good Morning America”
August 25, 2006
Florida Volunteers Visit with Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Bill Young about Autism Research Funding .
August 27, 2006
Conan O’Brien Wears Puzzle Pin at the Emmys
Conan O’Brien, host of the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, wore the Autism Speaks puzzle piece pin during the August 27, 2006 event, broacast live on NBC.September 29, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
Actress Patricia Heaton Fights For The Combating Autism Act
September 29, 2006
Combating Autism Act:
Autism Community Consensus Statement on the Combating Autism Act
October 18, 2006
Wright Urges Martha Stewart Show Viewers to Demand Action on Combating Autism Act
October 19, 2006
Combating Autism Act
Autism families and the media demand action on the Combating Autism Act, pressuring Joe Barton to bring the bill to the floor.November 6, 2006
Autism Speaks Announces New Staff Appointments: Richard Brown, Bill Shea, Dana Marnane
Timeline in progress.
2007
March 2007
March 2007
“A World Where…”, a video from Autism Speaks.
Was available on the fundraising web site launched by John Ondrasik, the lead singer of pop group Five for Fighting.
March 2007
Teletubbies Auction to Benefit Autism Speaks
Included: Ragdoll Ltd, Teletubbies, Isaac Mizrahi, Cure Autism Now (CAN), Autism Speaks, eBay
March 13, 2007
VH1 Classic Plans to ‘Rock Autism’
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Ronnie James Dio, and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.
March 14, 2007
NFL Kickoff for a Cure II Raises over $2.1M
Annual event to benefit Autism Speaks and The Gillen Brewer School.
Included: Marcus Allen, Jamal Anderson, Otis Anderson, Harry Carson, Howie Long, Donovan McNabb, Antonio Pierce, Michael Strahan, Lynn Swann, Roger Wehrli.
Frank Gifford, Jimmy Lee, William Weldon, Zygi Wilf
March 16, 2007
2007 Scientific Service Award: Dr. Vahram (Harry) Haroutunia
March 16, 2007
March 16 – 20, 2007
‘New’ Autism Speaks Gathers in Capital
Heeding repeated calls to serve the “autism community*” as “one strong voice,” nearly 240 staff and volunteers of the newly combined Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now, or CAN, joined forces in Washington, D.C. March 16-20 for their first combined leadership conference.
Included: 75 staff, 160 volunteers, Suzanne Wright, Mark Roithmayr, Lisa Gallipoli, Michael Giangregorio and the Mirkin family, Janice McGreevy, Harry Haroutunian, Diane Gedik, Laura Quincey, Jennifer Stary, Leo Tavolacci, Jon Shestack, Portia Iversen, Karen Beveridge, Doug Fischer, Karen Thompson, Neil Balter, Lynn Balter,
& the Combating Autism Act
- Note: The Autism Community is a different community than the Autistic Community. The Autism Community is comprised of mostly non-Autistic people and parents of Autistics intent on being the only voice heard on autism.
March 26, 2007
March 28, 2007
Bob Wright was honored by The New York Academy of Medicine for his strategic vision transforming a broadcast network into a diversified global media company, and for his passion to find a cure for autism.
Also included: Joseph M. Feczko (Pfizer), James W. Fordyce (The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation), Suzanne Wright, Ron Meyer, Robert Basel (NBC News), Margot Weinshel, Amy Robach (MSNBC), Tim McIntosh
April 2007
April 2007
Discover Magazine publishes article, “Autism It’s Not Just In The Head.”
Article by Jill Neimark and was mentioned in the Autism Treatment & Research Hearing by Senators and parents of Autistics.
April 2007
April 2007
Congressman Joins Students in Celebrating Autism Awareness Month
With: Congressman John Hall
April 2007
Autism Speaks: Government Relations Activities and Objectives
Including: Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act (EPIAA), Combating Autism Act , support legislation to be to create a tax preferred savings account, Pennsylvania state autism insurance bill , support an increase to $15 million for autism research in the Fiscal 2008 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, educational outreach to the policy staffs of all major party candidates for President in 2008.
April 5, 2007
The Oprah Winfrey Show devoted a full hour to autism.
Portions of Autism Speaks’ documentary Autism Every Day were featured throughout the program, entitled The Faces of Autism.
Several of the parents featured in the film, including Jesse Mojica, Katie Wright and Michele Pierce Burns,participated in the show
April 2, 2007
Study Reports Lack of Early Name Response May Be Sign of Autism
The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric featured a report on the study. Peter Bell, executive vice president for programs and services at Autism Speaks, and his wife Liz were featured in the story, along with Baby Sibs Consortium member Dr. Sally Ozonoff of theM.I.N.D. Institute.
April 17, 2007
Autism Treatment and Research Hearing
Included: Senator Tom Harkin, Senator Arlen Spector,Tom Insel, Bob Wright, Marguerite Colston, Bradley Whitford, Julie Gerberding, Judith Favell,
April 19, 2007
April 18, 2007
April 25, 2007
May 2007
Guiding Light daytime drama on CBS to include a storyline that will involved autism awareness and Autism Speaks in June/July.
May 2007
Nationwide Resource Database Launched.
Database project is overseen by the Family Services Committee.
May 9, 2007
May 15, 2007
May 21, 2007
May 23, 2007
May 24, 2007
Autism Speaks Visits Cleveland Clinic
Included: Bob Wright, Suzanne Wright, Andy Shih, Toby Cosgrove, Ali Rezai,
Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
June 11, 2007
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims hears the first test case from among more than 4,800 claims filed against the federal government during the past six years alleging that children have contracted autism as a result of vaccines. #VaccinesDoNotCauseAutism
June 14 – 17, 2007
Sold-Out Screening of Autism Every Day at the Nantucket Film Festival
Produced by Autism Speaks and Lauren Thierry
Included: Nantucket Film Festival, Jill Burkhart, Sundance Film Festival, Ad Council
June 18, 2007
NY Celebrity Golf Challenge Raises $1,200,000
Included: Richard Kind, Stone Phillips, Mike Kenny, Gregg Bello, Phil Ehart, Jack Ford, Nick Gregory, Alan Kalter, Joe Kernen, Jeremy Lincoln, Otis Livingston, Tyler Mthisen, Brendan O’Brien, John Schiumo, Jesse Palmer, Travis Fox, Tyrone Vaughan
June 20, 2007
Autism Speaks to Sponsor the Inaugural International Congress for Autism Research in Mexico City
Included: Margarita Zavala, Carlos Marcin, Ami Klin, Cecilia Montiel, Pat Levitt, Catherine Lord
June 24, 2007
Athletes Turn Out to Raise Funds, Awareness
Athletes Against Autism‘s Second Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Cadillac
Including: Olie Kolzig, Byron Dafoe, Scott Mellanby, Ryan Nece, Travis LaBoy, Chris Hetherington, Scott Jackson, Travis Hall, Jesse Sapolu, Mike Sherrard, Fred Williamson, Eric Karros, Jim Gott Matt Pettinger, Brian Willsie, Sinjin Smith, Dain Blanton, Albert Hannemann, Sam Boghosian, Fred Brown, Darwin Cook, John Egan, Don Ford, Mark Knudson,, Jason Olive, Herb Oliver, Ed Ratleff, Dan Roundfield, M. Campy Russell, Robert Smith, John Patrick Sullivan, Foots Walker, Jim Weatherley, Derek West, Lance Zeno, Don Felder, Dougray Scott
June 26, 2007
Autism Speaks: Inaugural Cleveland Kickoff Is Biggest Ever
Included: Mark Roithmayr, Eileen McShea, Debra Mandel, Roger Dunlap, Carolyn Hare, Denise Donaghue, Angel Russo, Leslie Sinclair
The Monarch School, Autism Tissue Program (ATP), Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
June 28, 2007
Included: Suzanne Wright, W. Ian Lipkin, Eric Olson, Juan Carlos Brandt, Joan Kirby
July 2007
Autism Speaks Files Amicus Brief With U.S. Supreme Court in Tom F. Case
Autism Speaks, through its Federal Legal Appeals Project (FLAP), has filed an amicus brief before the United States Supreme Court in the Tom F. case.Included: Federal Legal Appeals Project (FLAP), Gary Mayerson, Robert H. Pees, Micheal D. Lockhard, Amanda R. Jonson, Sunish Gulati, Evandro C. Gigante
July 2007
AGRE Hits Publication Milestone
The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) reached a milestone this week, as the 101st publication citing the AGRE database was published.
Included: AGRE, Cure Autism Now, ISAAC, Clara Lajonchere, Science Nature Genetics, Molecular Psychiatry and Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences
July 5 – 7, 2007
Autism Speaks to the World, the inaugural International Congress for Autism Research in Mexico City
Included: Carlos Marcin, Eric Fombonne, Catherine Lord, Margaret Pericak Vance, Helen Tager, Issac Pessah, Ami Klin, Humberto Nicolini, Geri Dawson, Peter Szatamari, Joe Piven, Victor Ruggieri, Sam Odom, Clara Lajonchere, Eric Courchesne, Cecilia Montiel, Andy Shih
July 12, 2007
Museum Hosts Autism Every Day Screening
Robert and Jackie Harris and the Children’s Museum of the East End hosted a cocktail reception and screening of “Autism Every Day” for 75 guests in Bridgehampton, New York.
Included: Suzanne Wright, Bob Wright, Laura Slatkin, Michele Pierce Burns, Jesse Mojica, Ana Mojica
August 2007
Auction of Rare Corvette Raises $121,000 for Autism Speaks
Included: John O’Quinn, Jon Shestack, Anthony Edwards
August 2007
Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson
Including: Gary Mayerson, Mayerson & Associates, Federal Legal Appeals Project (FLAP)
August 2007
Autism Speaks: Autism: The Musical Screens Nationwide
Included: Tribeca Film Festival, HBO, The New York Times
August 2007
2nd Annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Softball Game
Included: Brooklyn Cyclones, CW11, NBC, Jack McBrayer, Lonny Ross, Horatio Sanz, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Alison Becker, Tim Vincent, Lolita Lopez, Dee Snider, Mili Matijevic, Jeremy Lincoln
August 2, 2007
NIH Announces New Autism Grants
National Institutes of Health announced the awardees of a new funding mechanism to support autism research, called the Autism Centers for Excellence.
The ACE awards will replace the Collaborative Program of Excellence in Autism (CPEA) and Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment (STAART) projects that have been in place since 1997.
Researchers will be utilizing the National Database for Autism Research, or NDAR to house information on clinical, genetic, and neurobiological endpoints.
All of the awardees have been closely involved with Autism Speaks, either as members of a funded consortium, a member of the Scientific Advisory Board, or a recipient of an Autism Speaks grant.
August 11, 2007
Desperate Housewives” Stars Raise Money and Awareness for Autism Speaks
Including: James Denton, Teri Hatcher
August 13, 2007
Surfers Paddle Around New York City for Autism Awareness
Including: Andrew Mencinsky, Gerry Lopez, Justin Schwartz, Mike Tempe, Mike Graves, The Surfonics
August 17, 2007
Georgia Walk for Autism Awards Ceremony
Included: Zoo Atlanta, Lisa Gallipoli, John Lutzker, Marcus Institute
August 25, 2007
Inaugural Nantucket Walk Now for Autism
Included: Olivia Esposito, Linda Roberts, Bob Wright, Suzanne Wright, Chris Kennedy, Heather Kennedy
September 2007
“Early Thimerosal Exposure and Neuropsychological Outcomes at 7 to 10 Years” published in the New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 357 no. 13.
Included: Autism Speaks, SafeMinds
September 2007
Autism Speaks: Jenny McCarthy Press Tour for “Louder Than Words”
Included: Jenny McCarthy, ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, ABC Radio, The View, Larry King Live, Oprah, People Magazine, TACA
September 2007
September 6, 2007
Genetically Altered Mice May Provide Animal Model for Autism
Included: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Sophia Colamarino, Thomas Südhof, Science Express,
The research was supported in part by a grant from Autism Speaks
September 9, 2007
September 12, 2007
September 16, 2007
Fifth Annual Chicago ING DIRECT Ride Now Raises Over $120,000
September 16, 2007
Southern New England Walk Now for Autism Raises over $280,000
September 16, 2007
Autism Goes to the Emmys: Children’s Program Wins Award for “Private Worlds” Special
Included: Nickelodeon TV, 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Fox TV, Linda Ellerbee, Temple Grandin.
September 24, 2007
Second Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic Raises Over $530,000
Included: Matt Lauer, Bob Wright, Joe Kernen, CNBC’s Squawk Box, Marcus Allen, Otis Livingston, Johnny Bench, Jim Calhoun, Harry Carson, Howard Cross, Dick Lynch, Ross Powers, CBS The Early Show, Harry Smith, Billi Marcus, Bernie Marcus, Suzanne Wright, Mel Karmazin, Artie Kempner, David Preschlack, Jack Schneider, The Today Show
September 26, 2007
Fact: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism.
September 26, 2007
National Public Radio Covers New Jersey Autism Case
Included: Joe Micheletti, ABA, Kerrie Pawlikoski , Child’s Play, Daniella Simon, Lewis A. Scheindlin, Pamela Greenberg , Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
September 28, 2007
Senate HELP Committee Releases Thimerosal Report
Included: Michael B. Enzi, autism community
October 2007
Autism Speaks DC Golf Classic Raises Over $150,000 While Celebrating Columbus Day
Included: Joe McKeown, Jim Miklashevski, Shawn Moore, Renaldo Nehemiah, BJ Surhoff, David Burruss, Bob Bodell, Ann Gibbons
October 2007
Greater Boston Kickoff Attracts over 300 Attendees
Included: Lisa Gallipoli, Dr. Margaret Bauman, Evelyn Milorin, Carl Beane, Boston Red Sox, Autism Treatment Network, IAN
October 2007
Autism Speaks: Physicians Group Urges Early Autism Screening
Included: Chris Johnson, Scott Myers, Andy Shih,
October 2007
Autism Speaks Donates Acceptance Books to Local Schools
“The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism” The books were given to further the education of neurotypical children about the world of autism.
October 3, 2007
Included: University of Southern California, NIH, AGRE, Cure Autism Now, Mind Institute, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, University of Michigan, University of Massachusetts, Clara Lajonchere, Steven Moldin
October 7, 2007
Philadelphia ING DIRECT Ride Now Raises Over $120,000
Included: Jean Davidson, Doug Fischer, Laurie Riggs, Rob Rzeczkowski, Trump Marina Hotel
October 9, 2007
Special One-Night-Only Performance by Music Star Seal to Benefit Autism Speaks
Included: Seal, Kristi Yamaguchi, Brian Boitano, NBC, Todd Eldredge, Michael Weiss, Alison Singer, Stephen Disson, Disson Skating
October 14, 2007
October 15, 2007
Acts of Love: Children Stages a Star-Studded Event
Included: Gil Birmingham, Richard Cox, James Franco, Ian Hart, Wendie Malick, Michael McKean, Dermot Mulroney, Ming-Na, Annette O’Toole, Barry Shabaka Henley, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lorraine Toussaint, Don LaFontaine, Gary Dourdan, Nita Whitaker, Julie Delgato, Valerie Pinkston, Fileena Bahris, Marc Blucas, Robert Crais, Robert Forster, Edi Gathegi, Jodi Long, Mark Moses, Taylor Negron, Tava Smiley, Stephen Stills, Michael Underwood
October 15, 2007
ABC’S Nightline Features ASD Video Glossary
Included: First Signs, Florida State University, Mark Roithmayr, Amy Wetherby, First Words Project, ABC, CBS Early Show, Associated Press
October 25, 2007
AutismCares Offers Support to Families Affected by California Fires
November 2007
IAN Research Findings: Children with ASDs Have Different Weight, Height Profile Than Typical Peers
New data from the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), a project collecting information online from families of children with ASDs all over the United States, show that children with ASDs tend to be taller than expected for their age, and heavier than expected for their height, compared to typical peers.
November 2007
November 2007
NIH Announces ACE Award Recipients
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the new members of its Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) program.
Included: Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment (STAART), Collaborative Programs of Excellence in Autism (CPEA), National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), Edwin H. Cook, Eric Courchesne, Geraldine Dawson, Nancy J. Minshew, Marian D. Sigman, Joesph Piven, Sally Rogers
November 4, 2007
Team Autism Speaks” Runs NYC Marathon Fifty-five Runners Complete Race, Raise over $190,000
Included: Mark Roithmayr, Jena Greco, Matt Moline, Evan Farmer, from TLC’s “While You Were Out.”
November 10, 2007
Autism Activities Take Center Stage in Atlanta
Included: Marcus Institute, Billie Marcus, Bernie Marcus, Michael Bolton, National Autism Conference, Katie Wright, National Autism Association, SafeMinds
November 13, 2007
November 15, 2007
November 20, 2007
November 21, 2007
Letter from Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright in New York Post
The letter was in response to the column, “Count the Casualties Before You Crusade,” which appeared in the Post on November 14.
November 30, 2007
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Holds First Meeting
The Combating Autism Act (CAA) specifies that an Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee be established “to coordinate all efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning autism spectrum disorder.”
Included: Secretary Michael Leavitt, Elias Zerhouni, Thomas Insel,
Alison Singer, Gary Goldstein, Lee GrossmanDecember 2007
December 1, 2007
Wrights Honored with Advocacy Award
Included: Suzanne Wright, Bob Wright , Connecticut Center for Child Development (CCCD), Bobby Valentine, Peter Gerhardt, Dr. Eric London, Karen London, National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), Fire and Ice Ball , The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School , UMDNJ
December 19, 2007
US House of Representatives Approves Funding for Combating Autism Act
2009
2009
2013
2013
Autism Speaks helps launch Autism BrainNet. Autism Speaks’ Autism Brain Tissue Program (ATP) is incorporated.
2015
February 2015
Autism Speaks Changes Stance on Vaccines and Autism Link.
2016
July 29, 2016
Suzanne Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks, dies from cancer. She is hailed as the ‘face of autism.’
October 2016
Autism Speaks drops the word “Cure” from it’s mission statement.
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