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Recent Discussions view all The most stressful thing is... (April 27) Talk about social skills interventions (Jan 26) Talk about our parental depression report (Oct 14) Discuss regression and skill loss (June 30) What do adults with ASD need? (May 6) How to spread the word about IAN	Most Emailed view all IAN Research Report: Family Stress -- Part 1 ASD and Romantic Relationships IAN Home IAN Research Report: Family Stress -- Part 2 Asperger's Syndrome: Meltdowns Adults with ASD: Employment IAN Research Overview Social Skills Interventions The Autism Spectrum: Variations on a Theme Challenging Behaviors	Poll of the Week past polls
News view all May 19, 2009 UCLA scientists identify gene linked to autism risk May 05, 2009 Study finds larger amygdala in toddlers with autism; relates to deficits in joint attention Apr 29, 2009 Autism genes with key impact on brain development discovered Apr 29, 2009 Research on motor skills in autism reveals decreased brain connectivity Apr 08, 2009 NPR's Morning Edition features IAN Project Apr 02, 2009 IAN Launches Adult with ASD Surveys Mar 26, 2009 IAN data used to analyze trends in ASD diagnosis Jan 09, 2009 IAN wins grant to assess web-based family recruitment for autism genetic studies Jan 07, 2009 California autism increase not due to changes in diagnosis, counting Dec 02, 2008 Families with children with autism under financial strain	Articles view all Tried-and-true strategies to manage childhood behaviors can backfire in children with autism. Two neurobehavioral experts share the basics of reinforcing positive behaviors in these children. (June 11) Think young people on the autism spectrum aren't interested in romance? Think again. Find out more in Tony Attwood's article. (Feb 20) The 'C' word: Whatever cure means to you, consider exploring its deeper meaning as an expression of hope that we can work together to improve life for individuals all along the ASD spectrum. (Nov 6) What characteristics can you expect in your adolescent or adult with ASD? And how can the potential of each individual with ASD be maximized? (Oct 28) A speech delay is a key sign of autism. Explore some of the latest research into how children typically develop an understanding of language. (Oct 6) For many parents, back to school means monitoring their child's "inclusive education" program. What is inclusive education, and does it work for students with ASD? (Sept 30) Sibling relationships are generally the longest-lasting family tie. How does it influence the quality of life in adulthood when a brother or sister has ASD? (Aug 20)	Events view all Jul 22, 2009 - Jul 25, 2009 Autism Society of America 2009 National Conference Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles (near Chicago) Aug 03, 2009 - Aug 07, 2009 2009 National Autism Conference The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel Aug 20, 2009 - Aug 22, 2009 Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2009 (APAC 09) Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Oct 23, 2009 - Oct 24, 2009 Seventh Annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference 2009 The Westin Arlington Gateway, Virginia Oct 29, 2009 - Oct 30, 2009 Kennedy Krieger Institute's Annual Autism Conference: Advancements in Autism: Diagnosis and Intervention Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore Nov 17, 2009 - Nov 19, 2009 2009 OCALI Conference and Exposition Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Jan 22, 2010 - Jan 24, 2010 The Foundation for Psychocultural Research-UCLA 4th Interdisciplinary Conference University of California, Los Angeles, Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium

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