A New Venture To Transform Lives

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Begin forwarded message:Subject: A New Venture To Transform LivesDate: October 26, 2012 11:18:03 AM PDTTo: " Saraf" [ Received this Email in Error? Unsubscribe ][ Trouble Viewing this Email? View in Web Browser ][ Want to forward this Email? Forward this Message ] e-SpeaksOctober 26, 2012 The TIG Air Force hosted a Walk event in Afghanistan A New Venture To Transform LivesAutism Speaks announced the formation of Delivering Scientific Innovation to Autism (DELSIA), a not-for-profit affiliate, to translate scientific breakthroughs into products that will improve health and quality of life for those affected by autism. Learn more. In Their Own Words: The Perfect ChildJanet asks a mother of 'the perfect child' for a favor in this In Their Own Words post. Intensive Early Intervention Improves Social Skills and Brain ResponsesA randomized clinical study of the Early Start Denver Model behavioral intervention for toddlers shows that it improves not only social skills, but also brain responses to social cues such as facial expressions. Learn more.Ohio Gets Into the ActAutism Speaks endorses legislation that would make Ohio the 33rd state to enactautism insurance reform. Up to $50,000 a year for ABA would be covered.Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism Announces New InitiativeAdvancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) is proud to launch AFAA Applauds, a national recognition program that highlights the most promising adult support programs in the country, providing a portal for information and dissemination of these successful program models. This initiative is designed to celebrate and promote vocational, residential supports and community life programs for adults living with autism. Applications are due Friday, November 16.Falk Walk Season ContinuesThe fall Walk season continued as family and friends walked together at the Alabama,Central Valley, Columbus,Dallas/Fort Worth, Fort Wayne, Greater Hudson Valley, Houston, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Central New Jersey, Orange County, Sacramento,Southeastern Connecticut, Southern New England,Southwest Florida, St. Louis events, celebrating families and friends with autism! Learn more aboutWalk by visiting walknowforautismspeaks.org.Walking in AfghanistanThe TIG Air Force hosted a satellite event in Afghanistan, mirroring the Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Now for Autism Speaks on October 20. Learn more and see pictures.This Week on the Autism Speaks BlogCheck out this week's top posts and subscribe to the Autism Speaks Blog to receive an e-mail containing the day's stories1 in 88 Can't Wait: We Will SucceedNBC's 'Parenthood' 'I'll Be Right Back' CommentaryBusiness Perspective on Employment: Asbury Automotive GroupAspireAutism and the Right to VoteComing Soon:October 27 Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks(Baltimore, Md.)October 27 Bark Now for Autism Speaks (Pittsburgh, Penn.)October 27 Carolinas Walk Now for Autism Speaks(Concord, N.C.)October 27 Santa Barbara Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Santa Barbara, Calif.)October 27 Sullivan County Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Loch Sheldrake, N.Y.)October 28 Arizona Walk Now for Autism Speaks(Tempe, Ariz.)October 28 Louisiana Walk Now for Autism Speaks(New Orleans, La.)October 28 New Mexico Walk Now for Autism Speaks(Albuquerque, N.M.)October 28 Staten Island Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Midland Beach, N.Y.)November 3 Washington DC Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Washington, D.C.)November 3 Volusia County Walk Now for Autism Speaks (Port Orange, Fla.)November 4 ING New York City Marathon (New York, N.Y.)Science Early Nonverbal Cues to Autism Risk"BabySibs" researchers identify infant interactions that flag autism riskCommon Autism Risk Genes Add UpCumulative effect of small inherited mutations may be major source of riskWeatherstone LuncheonAutism Speaks welcomed its fourth class of Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral FellowsAutism GenomicsIs there such a thing as an autism genome?Inclusion into Life in PeruAndy Shih and noff report from Peru Advocacy HHS Feels Heat on Autism BenefitsFour Senators demand ABA coverageAutism and the Election'1 in 88' campaign hits airwaves, social mediaFederal Employees to Get ABALimited coverage to start in 2013 Family ServicesNDEAMBlogs, live chats, and resources for National Disability Employment Awareness MonthCombating BullyingThis online portal is designed to spread awareness and provide helpful tips and tools to prevent bullying.Technology CentralHow can technology help you? Check out our webinars, apps, news, blogs and more!Awareness High-schooler with Autism Kicks Game-winning Field Goal Starego's last-minute kick gives his team the win Boll - Why I WalkA North Carolina father explains why he walks on a local TV station's web site Get Involved Join Us on Google+Add Autism Speaks to your circlesFundraise Your WayBecome an independent fundraiser for Autism SpeaksFollow Us on TwitterSee the latest news everyday of the week [ Privacy | Terms of Service | Contact Us ] © 2005 - 2012 Autism Speaks Inc.Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks It's Time To Listen & Design are trademarks owned by Autism Speaks Inc. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe from this mailing.Unsubscribe from all mailings from Autism Speaks.