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Who would’ve thought a little needle could be responsible for so much commotion?

Another prominent leader has stepped down from Autism Speaks, disagreeing with the group leading towards vaccine research.

Dr. Eric London, a member of Autism Speaks’ Scientific Affairs Committee, resigned this week, citing the organization’s argument that, “there might be rare cases of ‘biologically-plausible’ vaccine involvement…are misleading and disingenuous,” and says this belief will “adversely impact,” autism research.

Autism Speaks, the largest organization for autism advocacy and research, Alison Singer, then executive vice president of communications and awareness, resigned because she disagreed with the organization investing in vaccine research.

Autism Speaks receives millions of dollars in research grants and issued a statement to Newsweek about the matter:

“Autism Speaks is currently pursuing a broad program of research, including studies on both genetic and environmental risk factors and the development of new treatments. We believe that our broad agenda will ultimately provide answers to the cause and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. We wish Dr. London well in his new endeavor.”

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The Autism Society and AMC Entertainment have teamed up to provide sensory friendly movie theaters for families with individuals with autism and other disabilities.

The sensory friendly theaters first hit the box screens in August of 2008 and will return this summer, with movies such as Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Besides being able to make noise without fear of being reprimanded by the theater attendants, participants in the sensory friendly theater experiences can bring their own foods into the show, such as gluten and casein free snacks and the film’s volume is lower than normal.

The sensory friendly films are offered nationwide, with 81 theaters participating.

To find a theatre near you that participates and for more information, visit autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.

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Dr. Tony Attwood, renown expert on autism and Asperger’s Syndrome and author of The Complete Guide To Asperger’s Syndrome,will make an appearance at the Future Horizon’s Conference in Columbia, South Carolina on July 13 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center from 8:15am – 4:30pm.

He’ll be discussing The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome from diagnoses and causes through school, friendships, and careers.

Future Horizons’ goal is to spread the word about Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome through conferences, books, and the media to help those either dealing directly with the disorder or who know or work with someone who is.

Dr. Attwood himself has had over 30 years of working with individuals on the spectrum with some of his books selling over 300,000 copies and translated in 20 languages.

via thecherawchronicle.com

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