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e-Speaks || October 16, 2009

IAN Launches Grandparents Survey

The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) has just launched the Grandparents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Survey, giving grandparents a well-deserved voice in autism research. Grandparents residing in the United States and its territories who have a biological, adoptive, or step-grandchild on the autism spectrum are invited to complete the anonymous internet survey. Learn more about the Grandparents Survey or take the survey now.

Senate Finance Committee Passes Health Care Reform Bill Containing Autism Insurance Reform Amendment

This week, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed a health care reform bill containing an amendment introduced by Senator Menendez (D-NJ) for autism insurance reform. The amendment will prohibit discrimination in benefits against people with autism by including behavioral health treatments as part of the essential benefits package. Read more about the amendment and take action.

We Need Answers!

In response to the recent study which indicates that autism affects 1 in every 91 American children, Autism Speaks launched an online campaign “We Need Answers†to galvanize the community to act, creating an easy-to-use way to spread the word. To date, members of the community have sent nearly 2,000 email messages to friends and family about the latest autism prevalence numbers. Join them now by sending a message today.

Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala Raises $1.15 Million

The Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala was held at New York's Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, October 14, raising $1.15 million. 500 guests enjoyed culinary delights prepared tableside by more than 80 renowned chefs from around the country.

Why I Walk: As a Reminder to Keep Fighting for My Son

Why does Darling participate in Walk Now for Autism Speaks? To remind her to keep fighting for her son. Read 's story and check out recaps from the busiest Walk weekend of the fall season.

Autism Speaks Announces New Appointments to Scientific Advisory Committee

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the appointments of Wallace, Ph.D. and Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D. to its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC is a group of medical and scientific experts responsible for providing input on research priorities and strategic direction to the science program of Autism Speaks.

Ride for Autism Speaks Roars into Windy City

On Sunday, October 11, hundreds of participants turned out for a spectacular day of motorcycle riding through the suburbs of Chicago for the seventh annual Ride for Autism Speaks. Attendees enjoyed an after-party, complete with a barbeque, after the 85 mile ride.

In Their Own Words: A Good Time to Have Autism

In this week's essay, the father of a young man who has Asperger's Syndrome explains how in thirty years, society has grown to appreciate the contributions of people who have autism.

Coming Soon

October 17 Central Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Modesto, Calif.) Greater Hudson Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Stony Point, N.Y.) Las Vegas Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-off (Las Vegas, Nev.) Tennessee Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Lebanon, Tenn.) Terre Haute Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Terre Haute, Ind.) October 18 Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism Speaks (East Boston, Mass.)

North Central New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Cranford, N.J.)

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