Webinar: Autism BrainNet-Advancing Research through the Gift of Brain Donation
In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss brain research and Autism BrainNet, a resource for postmortem brain tissue.
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We all have questions. What causes autism? What therapies and services work best? Why does my daughter have autism but her brother doesn’t? Without careful research, we can’t answer those questions, and without research participants, scientists can’t do research. The articles, webinars, and family stories listed below discuss research participation and why it is important.
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Webinar: Autism Research 101-How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism
In this recorded webinar, Robin Kochel, Ph.D., talks about how to evaluate research opportunities and explains why participation in research is so valuable.
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Building Connections in Black Communities: Faith, Autism, Health Care, and Research
Religious leaders play an important role in the Black community. That is why they also can help in the effort to reduce racial disparities in health care and autism research, some say.
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Webinar: Faith, Disability, Mental Health, and Research: Engaging Black People of African Descent in the Dialogue
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Mirian Ofonedu discusses strategies for addressing barriers to services and other opportunities.
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Why Does Autism Research Take Time?
You have questions about autism. Why don’t we have all the answers already?
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Answering the Questions about Autism in Adulthood
Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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Finding New Treatments for Autism
Testing new therapies for autism can be a challenge. Psychiatrist Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele reviews available treatments, outlines some promising options on the horizon and describes how to get involved in research.
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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Craig Erickson
Summers spent at a camp for people with disabilities inspired the psychiatrist to focus on autism.
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