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UNITED NATIONS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAYVisit the official WAAD page & join in the activities

un.org/en/events/autismday

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DOWNLOAD KNOWLEDGEGet the most engaging & educational mobile phone apps for children with autism

gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/finding-good-apps-for-children-with-autism

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Register for the IAN Online Research Database & learn about autism studies that may be right for your family

ianresearch.org

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Brain imaging is leading us to new autism biomarkers. Learn more in our online chat with Dr. Kevin Pelphrey. Visit our Facebook page orautismsciencefoundation.org/live-chat-scientists

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Dr. Joseph Buxbaum describes the SHANK3 gene, its relation to autism & the promise of IGF1 treatment

youtube.com/G5GTVg7-GiI

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SUNDAY FUNDAY Get Out, Explore & Have Fun! with your family. Author Lisa Jo Rudy shares tips on getting splashy

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The Seaver Autism Center is seeking to identify factors influencing the timing of diagnoses in individuals with ASDs. Fill out this brief surveycolumbia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6Kyzz8ddZtTwFrS

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A LITTLE BIT MAKES A

BIG DIFFERENCE

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BLOGCatch up on what you need to know about autism from autistics, professionals & parents

thinkingautismguide.blogspot.com

Got a question about early diagnosis? Join our online chat with Dr. Celine Saulnier. Visit our Facebook page or autismsciencefoundation.org/live-chat-scientists

Dr. Eric Courchesne explains the underlying brain biology of autism

youtube.com/YYY2XGEmc1s

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Get Out, Explore & Have Fun! with your family. Author Lisa Jo Rudy shares why we should all just take a hike

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READ

THE PANIC VIRUS BY SETH MNOOKIN

Get the true story behind the autism-vaccine controversy

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GET IMFAR UPDATES FROM YOUR DESKIt’s just one month until IMFAR 2012. Get ready! “Like” the IMFAR Facebook page & follow the Twitter hashtag #imfar2012 for news & updates

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PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE RESEARCH Register for the IAN Online Research Database & learn about autism studies that may be right for your family

ianresearch.org

Grab your lunch or a coffee for an informative online chat with autism self-advocate Dr. Stephen Shore. Visit our Facebook page or autismsciencefoundation.org/live-chat-scientists

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Dr. David Mandell describes the value of moving autism research out of the lab & into the classroom

youtube.com/fQAfcfGntxM

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Get Out, Explore & Have Fun! with your family. Author Lisa Jo Rudy shares the benefits of connecting with animals

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READ AUTISM’S FALSE PROPHETS BY DR. PAUL OFFIT Learn why evidence-based treatments are the way to go

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PICTURE THISTake a photo of you & your family participating in an autism advocacy event & post it on our Facebook page

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The Seaver Autism Center is seeking to identify factors influencing the timing of diagnoses in individuals with ASDs. Fill out this brief surveycolumbia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6Kyzz8ddZtTwFrS

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Got a question about school-based interventions for kids with autism? Join our online chat with Dr. Jill Locke. Visit our Facebook page or autismsciencefoundation.org/live-chat-scientists

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Listen in live to the UJA/Hillibrand Autism Adult Services Conference webinar

http://bit.ly/yILNEX

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TAKE A BREAK FROM SCIENCERead Hannah Brown’s new novel If I Could Tell You. It’s a touching, humorous story about four NYC moms in an autism support group

SCORING GOALS FOR AUTISM SOCCER TOURNAMENTGet kicking at this annual soccer tournament in Philadelphia, PA benefiting ASF

ScoringGoals.Causevox.com

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AWARENESS IS NOT ENOUGH; TELL US HOW YOU TOOK ACTION THIS MONTHPost a photo of you in action or send us your ideas for improving the lives of individuals with autism. Post to our Facebook page or send us a tweet

Awareness is no longer enough. We need action and education to create a caring community that supports individuals with autism. Join us and take action each day to learn more about autism research and programs.

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Throughout the month, tell us how you are learning more about autism science by posting comments, photos and videos on our social media channels:

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FACEBOOK FRIDAY:

LIVE CHAT WITH A SCIENTIST NOON ET

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Philanthroper.com is dedicating the day to raising funds for ASF’s research program. Learn more at Philanthroper.com

WATCH IT WEDNESDAY

FACEBOOK FRIDAY:

LIVE CHAT WITH A SCIENTIST NOON ET

FACEBOOK FRIDAY:

LIVE CHAT WITH A SCIENTIST NOON ET

FACEBOOK FRIDAY:

LIVE CHAT WITH A SCIENTIST NOON ET

WATCH IT WEDNESDAY

WATCH IT WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY FUNDAY

SUNDAY FUNDAY

PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE RESEARCH

CATCH UPWITH THE ASF BLOGGet the tools you need to understand autism science & research from parent bloggers & scientists

CATCH UPWITH THE ASF BLOGGet the tools you need to understand autism science & research from parent bloggers & scientists

CATCH UPWITH THE ASF BLOGGet the tools you need to understand autism science & research from parent bloggers & scientists

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LEARN THE SIGNS, SHARE THE SIGNS

Read about the signs of autism. Then share this PDF with your friends & family

autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-warning-signs

Website autismsciencefoundation.orgBlog autismsciencefoundation.wordpress.comFacebook facebook.com/autismsciencefdTwitter @autismsciencefdYouTube youtube.com/user/AutismScienceFdnInstagram @autismsciencefd

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PARTICIPATE IN AUTISM RESEARCH