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Messages about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Awareness Month: The Power of Community

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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and the power of community in pushing the field forward.

Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs

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In this message for Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights the importance of a research portfolio that addresses the full spectrum of needs of individuals with autism, across the full lifespan.

Addressing the Needs of the Autism Community During COVID-19

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In this message for Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights the specific impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Piecing Together the Genetic Puzzle of Autism

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In this Director’s Message, Dr. Gordon looks at new findings that help shed light on the complex causal web that leads from genes to autism.

Coping with Coronavirus: Support for the Autism Community

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In this autism awareness month Director’s message, Dr. Gordon addresses the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Progress and Priorities in Autism Research: It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Springtime

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April is Autism Awareness Month and in this Director’s Message, Dr. Gordon discusses the past, present, and future of autism research.

Autism Awareness Month

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For Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon offers a snapshot of federal efforts and research findings related to autism spectrum disorder.

Towards Interventions Across the Autism Spectrum

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In the second of two messages for Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon talks about NIMH funding of research aimed at developing interventions and services for people across the lifespan with autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Awareness Month: Genes and Development in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Dr. Gordon discusses research aimed at identifying the causes of autism spectrum disorder including findings emerging from studies of genetic factors.