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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Diane Brown began writing a blog called "No Fear May Flee" to document her experiences raising four children including two who have autism.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Several buildings in downtown Syracuse are lighting up in blue to support raising awareness about autism.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The risk for autism may be higher in children whose mothers had the flu or had a fever for more than a week during pregnancy.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Meet Charlie.  She dances and has fun, but Charlie the robot has a serious side, too. Charlie is short for Child Centered Adaptive Robot for Learning Environments, designed by a University of South Carolina graduate student to help kids with autism.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The risk for autism can be elevated even before a child is born. Not because of genetics, but rather the birth mother's weight.

Monday, January 30, 2012  When your child utters his or her first word, it is a magical moment for many parents. Have you ever wondered how they learn to speak?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Brittany Jung is a normal happy 17-year-old looking forward to graduating from Oswego High and pursuing a career in art, but fifteen years ago, Brittany's future was in doubt.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  New York soon will require insurers to cover screening, diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorders, which will increase premiums for all individuals and businesses.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  A new study by UCLA scientists finds autism appears to change the molecular structure of the brain.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Doctors say early detection and intervention is critical and can alter the course of autism.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Researchers have developed a test, they say, was 94 percent accurate in detecting the disorder.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Gov. David Paterson has vetoed legislation that would require New York insurers to cover screening, diagnosis and lifetime treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Saturday, October 02, 2010 

Friday, August 13, 2010  The logo for Autism Speaks is a puzzle piece. Tonight at the kick off event for Central New York's Walk Now for Autism Speaks Erin Mast and her son Christian completed the puzzle adding the last powder blue corner.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  New York lawmakers have approved legislation to require health insurance companies to provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and lifetime treatment of autism spectrum disorders.