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Autism Society of America Foundation - http://www.autism-society.org/
The primary mission of ASAF is to raise and allocate funds to address the many unanswered questions about autism. ASAF sponsors work as diverse as the people affected by autism, spanning such fields as neurobiology, education, behavioral science, adult services, and disability law. |
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M.I.N.D. Institute - http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/
The University of California, Davis, Health System has established a unique interdisciplinary institute to conduct research and provide clinical programs focused on these disorders. Leading scientists, physicians and educators in fields as diverse as molecular genetics and clinical pediatrics are joining forces to better understand development and brain function. |
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GGSE Autism Research and Training Center - http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
University of California, Santa Barbara program that focuses on behavior modification therapy. Features information on publications, grants, conferences, and current research projects. |
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Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN) - http://www.cureautismnow.org/
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private funder of autism research. |
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The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) - http://www.asatonline.org/
ASAT supports all scientifically sound research on the prevention, treatment and cure of autism, as well as all treatments for autism that are shown to be effective through solid scientific research, regardless of discipline or domain. |
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Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism - http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
Provides funding for services for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their autistic children; funds research and education into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; serves as a clearinghouse and communications center for new and innovative programs and services developed for autistic children. |
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Exploring Autism - http://www.exploringautism.org
Information about breakthroughs in genetic research of autism. Genetics overview, history of autism, news, family stories, frequently asked questions, and links. |
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UCSD Autism Research Laboratory - http://psy.ucsd.edu/autism/
Provides information on research activities conducted on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. Offers details on the parent training program, sibling and speech studies |
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Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology - http://www.jhsph.edu/CADDE/index.html
Established to increase understanding of the factors that lead to the development of autism and other developmental disabilities. |
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International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium - http://www.well.ox.ac.uk/monaco/autism/IMGSAC.shtml
Team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several European countries and the U.S.A., established to investigate the genetic basis of Autism and related disorders. Newsletters, excerpts from their publications and links to other autism sources. |
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Autism Research Unit at the University of Sunderland - http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/
Provides a basis for research into the possible causes of autism, and an accessible store of traditional and current research information on autism. |
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Autism Research Program - http://www.pittautismresearch.org/
This research tests the assumptions that autism selectively involves complex cognitive abilities and results from abnormal development and function of neocortical systems. The researchers are examining evidence of strengths and deficits in complex information processing abilities in areas of reasoning, language, memory, motor, and visual spatial abilities. |
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The NIDS Research Institute - http://nids.net/
Dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of the likely connection between neuro-immune and/or auto-immune dysfunction and conditions such as Autism, ADD, Alzheimer's, ALS, CFS/CFIDS, MS and other immune- mediated diseases. |
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Autism Autoimmunity Project - http://www.taap.info/
A non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immunological and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism. |
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Autism and Related Disorders Program - http://www.usd.edu/cd/autism/
University of South Dakota center fosters research, training, evaluation, and offers consultations and family support groups. Features news, publications, including a handbook for families, and staff profiles. |
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Origins of Autism - http://originsofautism.com
The causes or etiology of autism described from an evolutionary perspective. |
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TRIAD: The Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders - http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/triad/
Program at the Vanderbilt Child Development Center providing specialized services for children and their families. Offers information on behavior management, social skills and early intervention programs. |
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Yale Child Study Center - http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/
Multidisciplinary evaluations for children and adults with social disabilities, usually focusing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention. Conducts several large research projects on autism, AS, and other PDD's. |
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Autistic Behavior and FXS - http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~fx/Pages/autistic.htm
Research into the relationship between autistic characteristics and fragile X syndrome (FXS) conducted by Don Bailey and Gary Mesibov of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Features project goals and summary of findings. |
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Autism: Pesticides on Farms May Be a Trigger - http://www.wddty.com/03363800369655039095/autism-pesticides-on-farms-may-be-a-trigger.html
Researchers from the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences find children who are exposed to pesticides while developing in the womb are more likely to develop autism. |
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Research Relevant to Autism - http://www.conradsimon.org
Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives on autism spectrum disorders and brings attention to research findings in neurochemistry that may be relevant to problems of language development and auditory attention. |
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ScienceDaily: Research May Unlock Mystery of Autism's Origin in the Brain - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070822151257.htm
Researchers find connections between brain cells may be deficient within single regions and not just between regions. |
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Pepcid (famotidine) for Autism - http://www.drlinday.com/Pepcid_autism
Research on Pepcid (famotidine) for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders. |
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Dr. Anthony R Torres - Autism Theory - http://www.rollingdigital.com/autism
Director of the BioMedical Lab at Utah State University shows a probable link between autism and the widespread use of antipyretics. |
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The Autism Research Foundation (TARF) - http://www.ladders.org/autism.php
Dedicated to Research in Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, Fragile X and Other Developmental Brain Disorders. |