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List of clinical trials, results, and resources.
http://www.autism-clinical-trials.com
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Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Autism
Brief overview of the current research.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/studies/1autismdisorders.cfm
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Autism and the Pervasive Developmental Disorders Research
Describes research program at Stanford University, School of Medicine. Features information on
joining a study, publications, news, and links to related sites.
http://www.lpch.org/clinicalSpecialtiesServices/COE/BrainBehavior/Psychiatry/autismPervasiveDev....
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International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium
Team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several European
countries and the U.S.A., established to investigate the genetic basis of Autism and related
disorders. Newsletters, excerpts from their publications and links to other autism sources.
http://www.well.ox.ac.uk/~maestrin/iat.html
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Origins of Autism
The causes or etiology of autism described from an evolutionary perspective.
http://originsofautism.com
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Dr. Anthony R Torres - Autism Theory
Director of the BioMedical Lab at Utah State University shows a probable link between autism and
the widespread use of antipyretics.
http://www.rollingdigital.com/autism
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Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology
Established to increase understanding of the factors that lead to the development of autism and
other developmental disabilities.
http://www.jhsph.edu/CADDE/index.html
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The Seaver Center for Autism Research and Treatment
Program dedicated to unraveling the biological causes of autism and developing effective treatments
at the Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Features information on clinical
programs, family studies and neuroimaging research.
http://www.mssm.edu/psychiatry/autism/seaver.shtml
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Autism Society of America Foundation
The primary mission of ASAF is to raise and allocate funds to address the many unanswered questions
about autism. ASAF sponsors work as diverse as the people affected by autism, spanning such fields
as neurobiology, education, behavioral science, adult services, and disability law.
http://www.autism-society.org/
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Music Therapy Research
A literature review by Kirsten Coons of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Features annotated
journal and Internet references focusing on the goals and methodologies of this form of therapy.
http://www.uwec.edu/academic/curric/rasarla/research/litandgoals/autism/mutx.autism.html
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Autistic Behavior and FXS
Research into the relationship between autistic characteristics and fragile X syndrome (FXS)
conducted by Don Bailey and Gary Mesibov of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Features project goals and summary of findings.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~fx/Pages/autistic.htm
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UW Collaborative Program of Excellence in Autism
Research on the behavioral, biological and genetic components of autism directed by Geraldine
Dawson of the University of Washington. Features program goals, overview of findings and links to
newspaper and journal articles.
http://faculty.washington.edu/dawson/CurrentResearchActivities/CurrentResearch.html
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Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Program at the Vanderbilt Child Development Center providing specialized services for children with
autism spectrum disorders and their families. Offers information on behavior management, social
skills and early intervention programs.
http://peds.mc.vanderbilt.edu/cdc/TRIAD.html
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Autism and Related Disorders Program
University of South Dakota center fosters research, training, evaluation, and offers consultations
and family support groups. Features news, publications, including a handbook for families, and
staff profiles.
http://www.usd.edu/cd/autism/
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Information about Secretin
Features articles describing the use of secretin in autism treatment therapies. Provided by the
University of Albany Psychology Department.
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/secrt.html
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University of Wisconsin Research on Autism Homepage
Provides an overview of research activities, information for parents and links to related
resources.
http://psych.wisc.edu/lang/autism/autism.html
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UCSD Autism Research Laboratory
Provides information on research activities conducted on the campus of the University of
California, San Diego. Offers details on the parent training program, sibling and speech studies
http://psy.ucsd.edu/~vcestone/lab.html
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MMR Autism Report Summary
Immunization safety review of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. Report
commissioned by the National Academies, Institute of Medicine.
http://www.iom.edu/IOM/IOMHome.nsf/Pages/MMR+Autism+Summary
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Autism Research Resource
Directory of genetic databases hosted by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research.
http://locus.umdnj.edu/autism/
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GGSE Autism Research and Training Center
University of California, Santa Barbara program that focuses on behavior modification therapy.
Features information on publications, grants, conferences, and current research projects.
http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
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Exploring Autism
Information about breakthroughs in genetic research of autism. Genetics overview, history of
autism, news, family stories, frequently asked questions, and links.
http://www.exploringautism.org
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Pepcid (famotidine) for Autism
Research on Pepcid (famotidine) for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.drlinday.com/Pepcid_autism
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Targeting the Autism Genome (TAG)
Non-profit organization that brings technologies such as "Reverse Functional Genomics"
and other breakthroughs in developmental biology, stem cells and genomics to Autism Research.
http://www.targetautism.org
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Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Provides funding for services for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring
for their autistic children; funds research and education into the causes and consequences of
childhood autism; serves as a clearinghouse and communications center for new and innovative
programs and services developed for autistic children.
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
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Literal Detours: Propositions On Abstraction In High Functioning Autistic Individuals
Paper on abstraction and language issues in HFA individuals.
http://www.HighFunctioningAutism.com
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Autism Research Centre (ARC)
Acts to draw together the various strands of research being carried out at Cambridge University,
integrating the different levels of explanation (genetic, neural, cognitive, and behavioural) by
fostering cross - disciplinary collaboration.
http://www.psychiatry.cam.ac.uk/arc/
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Research Relevant to Autism
Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives on autism spectrum disorders and brings attention to
research findings in neurochemistry that may be relevant to problems of language development and
auditory attention.
http://www.conradsimon.org
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University of Chicago Laboratory for Developmental Neuroscience
Dedicated to studying the molecular basis of pediatric onset neuropsychiatric disorders. Now
working with collaborators on the molecular genetics of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, childhood onset obsessive-compulsive disorder, stuttering, adolescent depression, and
pediatric and early onset bipolar mood disorder.
http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/ldn
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Autism Biomedical Information Network
Science-based biomedical information and commentaries on autism/PDD. Includes definitions of
"good" science and research.
http://www.autism-biomed.org
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Autism Autoimmunity Project
A non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing
immunological and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism.
http://www.gti.net/truegrit/
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Autism / PDD Research Team
Conducting two separate research studies of autism/PDD under the supervision of Dr. Peter Szatmari.
The 'Genetic Study' is an investigation of the genetic factors that may cause autism/PDD and the
second study is a long-term 'Follow-up Study' of high functioning PDD children.
http://www-fhs.mcmaster.ca/cscr/autism.htm
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NeuroImmune Dysfunction Syndromes (NIDS)
Mission is to identify effective medical treatments, and potentially a cure for those suffering
from Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, ADD, ADHD, CFS, CFIDS and others.
http://nids.net
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M.I.N.D. Institute
The University of California, Davis, Health System has established a unique interdisciplinary
institute to conduct research and provide clinical programs focused on these disorders. Leading
scientists, physicians and educators in fields as diverse as molecular genetics and clinical
pediatrics are joining forces to better understand development and brain function.
http://mindinstitute.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Autism Research Program
This research tests the assumptions that autism selectively involves complex cognitive abilities
and results from abnormal development and function of neocortical systems. The researchers are
examining evidence of strengths and deficits in complex information processing abilities in areas
of reasoning, language, memory, motor, and visual spatial abilities.
http://www.pitt.edu/~nminshew/
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Medicine for Autism Today (MAT)
Funds research to aid in the development of a cure for autism.
http://mat.org/
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Yale Child Study Center
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children and adults with social disabilities,
usually focusing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention. Conducts several large research
projects on autism, AS, and other PDD's.
http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/
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Autism Research Institute
Conducts research, and disseminates the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods
of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
http://www.autism.com/ari/
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Autism Research Unit
Provides a basis for research into the possible causes of autism, and an accessible store of
traditional and current research information on autism.
http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/aut-cgi/homepage
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Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE)
A gene bank collected from affected families recruited by HBDI and the CAN foundation, dedicated to
creating a large central repository of scientifically interesting family samples.
http://www.hbdi.org/autismresearch2htm.htm
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National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
A national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention,
effective treatment, and ultimately, a cure of the autism spectrum of disorders.
http://www.naar.org
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The Autism Research Foundation (TARF)
Dedicated to Research in Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome,
Rett's Syndrome, Fragile X and Other Developmental Brain Disorders.
http://ladders.org/tarf/
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Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN)
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding
research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private
funder of autism research.
http://www.canfoundation.org/
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