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Joint ASAN-Autism Society Statement on DSM 5

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Below is a joint statement by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and the Autism Society of America on the DSM-5. Dear Friend, As two national organizations committed to working to empower the autism and Autistic communities today and into the future, the Autism Society of America and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network issue the following [...]

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Autistic Advocacy Group Condemns Presidential Appointment of Anti-Vaccine Activist Peter Bell

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Peter Bell of Autism Speaks has been appointed to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. As I read about the appointment I felt that there would be some reaction. Perhaps even a strong reaction. And, as you will see, I was correct. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has issued a press release [...]

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Happy Holidays from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Below is an email I received from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Their end-of-year letter: As we approach the end of the year, many of you will be getting ready to spend the holiday season with your families. As you do, we hope you’ll take a moment to remember all that we’ve accomplished together this [...]

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ASAN Seeks Autistic People as Federal Grant Reviewers

Monday, December 12th, 2011

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is looking for Autistics to assist in reviewing grant applications for federally funded research. This follows their Symposium on Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Autism Research The announcement is below: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Symposium on Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Autism Research, funded by the [...]

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