The Autism Society of America is pleased to announce the release of its newest online course, “Autism and the Environment 101.” Sponsored by the John Merck Fund, this introductory-level course was designed to give individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parents, other family members, physicians, educators or anyone affected by autism a general overview of the links between environmental toxins and autism. Read more …

Join the Autism Society of America on a fabulous 12-night Mediterranean Cruise aboard award-winning Oceania Cruises as we sail from Athens, Greece, to Venice, Italy, October 22-November 3, 2009. We will visit 6 ports of call across 13 countries. Read more …

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New website for Developmentally Disabled Community to have access to legislators:

Floridians for the Future of the Developmentally Disabled (FFDD)

What is the FFDD? It's a Continuing Committee of Existence and was created to advance services and funding for the developmentally disabled. FFDD was created to collectively strengthen the voice of the Developmentally Disabled and to help elect public officials who are committed to advancing legislation that benefits this special population. From the site you can contact legislators, register for waiver info, contact the news media, and share your story among other important issues!

Click here: Floridians for the Future of the Developmentally Disabled

Help researchers understand the possible genetic causes of ASDs. The purpose of the study is to learn more about the genetic factors that may cause a child to develop an autism spectrum disorder.

What does participation involve?
Researchers from the University of Miami will contact families by phone to complete interviews about the family’s medical and developmental history and will also come to the family’s home to obtain blood samples from family members.

Who can participate?
Families who have at least one child, age 21 or younger, who is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s disorder, or PDD-NOS)

To learn more about this project, please contact Laura Nations at 877-686-6444 or MIHGAutism@med.miami.edu.

University of Miami IRB#: 2007019

Barry University
Doctoral Research Study:
Ms. Marilyn Hays, Ed. S., a doctoral candidate from Barry University, wishes to recruit participants for her study who meet the following criteria.. more>>