From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Registration Opens for 2010 ARI/DAN! Spring Conference in Baltimore

January 14, 2010

If you’re planning to attend the 2010 Autism Research Institute/Defeat Autism Now! Spring Conference in Baltimore, you can now register and take advantage of the early bird discount available.
The Autism Research Institute and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) will host its 2010 Spring Conference on April 8-11, 2010 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. [...]

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Details on Walk Now for Autism Speaks Events in California and Florida

January 13, 2010

Walk Now for Autism, a series of fundraising events that are part of the Autism Speaks organization, has raised more than $27 million in donations for its 2009-2010 events. The events not only raise funds for autism research but they also help to raise autism awareness.
The following Walk Now for Autism events are scheduled for [...]

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Miss Ivory Coast Raises Autism Awareness in Africa

January 11, 2010

Autism awareness in the United States is a prominent focus of autism organizations, parents, teachers, and professionals that work with individuals on the autism spectrum. However, autism awareness is an emerging trend in many parts of the world, include countries on the continent of Africa. Miss Ivory Coast, the mother of a child [...]

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Kirkman Labs is Recalling Products Due to Antimony Levels

January 7, 2010

The following is a letter that Kirkman Labs sent to its distributors. Kirkman Labs is one of the most frequently used sources for supplements used in the biomedical treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Dec 30, 2009
Dear Kirkman Distributor,
It has come to Kirkman’s attention that a raw material supplier has been supplying Kirkman with [...]

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Wrightslaw Special Education Law Conferences – 1Q 2010

January 6, 2010

Although the Wrightslaw conferences aren’t specific to autism spectrum disorders, they are one of the best resources available for parents that want to learn more about special education law. The more you know about IDEA 2004, 504s, IEPs, etc, the better advocate you can be for your child. The following is a list [...]

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A List of Autism Conferences in 2010

January 4, 2010

I recently wrote an article for Suite 101 with details about several autism conferences in 2010 including the Autism Society of America’s National Conference and Expo, the Defeat Autism Now!/Autism Research Institute conferences, as well as the Autism Today conference in Canada. I am following up here with a more comprehensive listing of autism [...]

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