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Cure Autism Now | The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange | August 1996
The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange A time for work, a time for hope, a time for gathering together Some little known facts about autism: Autism is not rare. Autism is the third most common developmental disorder. Two out of every 1000 children born in the US will be on the autistic spectrum. Autism currently effects…
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Timeline: The Politics & Marketing Behind The Autism Epidemic
A timeline that looks at the politics and marketing behind the ‘autism epidemic’ that created the booming autism market we know today. Included in the timeline are press releases, media interviews, newsletters, articles, videos, podcasts and more. The entries are color-coded to show their category whether politics, legislation, marketing, and so on. The autism community…
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Autistic & Ally Voices: “I Will Die On This Hill” To Therapies That Actually Help Autistic Children | August 2022
WHICH THERAPIES ACTUALLY HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN? By Shannon Des Roches Rosa At two-and-a-half, my autistic son spoke more words than many other autistic kids in his early intervention speech therapies group. At the time I knew very little about how varied autistic traits could be, so I assumed this pattern would continue. Yet, two years later, several…
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Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? | Part 2 Of A Series
[Content Warning: Autistic history is very triggering. Please take caution this piece includes ableism, stigma, eugenics, homophobia, abuse, and more.] Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? INVENTING AND THEN CASHING IN ON THE AUTISM EPIDEMIC SERIES | PART 2 By Eve Reiland Hollywood magic and celebrities for awareness were instrumental in bringing attention to…
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Congratulations to Autism Speaks’ Sponsor Sprouts Farmers Market | Aug. 2, 2013 #NotAnAutisticAlly
Congratulations to Autism Speaks’ Sponsor Sprouts Farmers Market Autism Speaks Neighborhood Grants Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce a new grant program that will benefit Sprouts local communities. Click here to read answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Neighborhood Grants. Read the RFA here for more information. Click here to start your application in the Autism Speaks Online Grant System!…
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MegaFest’s Woman of Purpose Concert to feature Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson Amongst Others | Aug. 27, 2013
MegaFest’s Woman of Purpose Concert to feature Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson Amongst Others Steve Harvey to host Dallas concert benefiting Autism Speaks DALLAS (Aug. 27, 2013) – Jennifer Hudson, an Oscar and Grammy winner, will perform at T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest Woman of Purpose concert. Comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey will host the event featuring a…
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Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey | Aug., 2, 2017 #AutisticHistory
Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey “From the day Chris was born, he lit up our lives.” Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son. “We were just like every parent who adores their child,” she said. Born in 1992, Chris is the…
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