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Combating Autism Reauthorization Act signed by President Obama

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

The commitment to autism research by the people of the United States will continue at a high level. The Combating Autism Act has been reauthorized following the passage of the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act by the legislature and President Obama’s signing it into law. From the White House Blog, this post by Micahel Strautmanis: Every [...]

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Combating Autism Reauthorization Act Passed by Senate and House

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act has been passed by both houses of the US Legislature. President Obama is expected to sign this into law. The announcement from the Office of Autism Research Coordination is below. Late Monday night, September 26, 2011, the Senate passed The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act (CARA) by voice vote. The bill [...]

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Autism Speaks Hails House Approval of Bill Renewing Combating Autism Act for Another Three Years

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

The U.S. House of Representatives have voted to approve the Combating Autism Re authorization Act (CARA). The announcement, from Autism Speaks, is below: Autism Speaks Hails House Approval of Bill Renewing Combating Autism Act for Another Three Years Urges Quick Senate Action Before Sept. 30 Deadline NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 20, 2011) – Autism Speaks, [...]

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Prof. Paul Shattuck: ASD outcomes in adulthood

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Below is a presentation given at the last IACC (Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee) meeting. Prof. Shattuck has done some excellent work in recent years. He’s one of the people looking into the areas I find critical and underserved. If you want to hear about research which can have a real impact on the life of [...]

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