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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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Deaths at Scientology drug treatment program Narconon bring investigation | Aug. 16, 2012
By Thomas C. Tobin Already shaken by a series of high-level defections, accounts of abuse among its staffers, and the high-profile breakup of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, the Church of Scientology now faces scrutiny over its controversial drug treatment program, Narconon. Four deaths at Narconon’s signature treatment facility in eastern Oklahoma have prompted local law […]
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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: Coleen Boyle | April 6, 2000
See testimony here >> Read full testimony here >> Ms. Boyle. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. I am Dr. Coleen Boyle, Chief of the Developmental Disabilities Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I am presenting the agency’s testimony, and I am accompanied by Dr. Ben Schwartz, who is […]
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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: Scott Bono | April 6, 2000
See testimony here >> Read full testimony here >> Mr. Bono. Before I begin, I would like to give you the perspective of an autistic parent. Right now, I am more nervous about where my son is, because I do not see him, than I am about being before you today. That is a constant […]
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The Parent-Founded Autism Epidemic | Part 1 of a Series
The Parent-Founded Autism Epidemic “Inventing And Then Cashing In On The Autism Epidemic” Series | Part 1 By Eve Reiland So how did parent-run organizations convince the world there was a looming autism epidemic? The idea of an epidemic most likely sources back to the 80s, but it really gained traction in the mid-90s thanks […]
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S.512 – Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act | 106th Congress (1999-2000)
S.512 – Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act 106th Congress (1999-2000) Text version | PDF Introduced in Senate (03/02/1999) Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act – Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of NIH with respect to […]
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Autism Speaks Partner: Sprouts Farmers Market | #NotAnAutisticAlly
Sprouts Farmers Market Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Autism Speaks since 2011. Doug Sanders is the President and CEO of the company, and is a parent of an Autistic. Sprouts stores have participated in the Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece campaign to raise funds and awareness of local autism service providers. Autism service providers utilize […]
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