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• Prenatal Folic Acid Linked to Lower Risk of Autism

  

  By Theresa Waldron, author of www.healthsnark.com. The puzzle of what causes the lifelong mental condition called autism has eluded researchers for decades. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Comments on ‘The Association Between Bullying and the Psychological Functioning...

  

  By Matt Carey A recent effort supported by the Autism Science Foundation sought to gather information on the status and needs of adult autistics. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• My Mission at IMFAR: To Learn and Connect with Autism Research Leaders

  

  By Kadi Luchsinger Kadi Luchsinger, selected by Autism Science Foundation as a 2012 IMFAR Travel Grantee, is a parent an 11 year old son with Dup15q Syndrome. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Comments on ‘The Effects of Birth Order and Birth Interval on the Phenotypic...

  

  By Matt Carey A 2011 study in Pediatrics suggested that autism risk might be higher for siblings born within a few years of an older sibling, with the risk... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• There is No Such Thing as a Stupid Question at IMFAR

  

  By Marjorie Madfis Marjorie Madfis, selected by Autism Science Foundation as a 2012 IMFAR Travel Grantee, is a parent. Additional posts by Marjorie from IMFAR... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• A Great Opportunity To Be Heard

  

  by Jason Ross Jason Ross is an Autistic adult working for the Autism Science Foundation. He has appeared on PBS’ “This Emotional Life” with Ami Klin. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• IMFAR Brought Together Wide Range of Members from the Autism Community

  

  By Eric Hogan Eric Hogan, selected by Autism Science Foundation as a 2012 IMFAR Travel Grantee, is a self-identified individual with autism. This post was also... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Deb Dunn Captures IMFAR Insights on Video

  

  By Deb Dunn Deb Dunn, selected by Autism Science Foundation as a 2012 IMFAR Travel Grantee, is a parent of two children with ASD and Outreach Director at... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY