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Autism Speaks is dedicated to:

Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
Family Services - providing families with information, tools and resources
Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism
Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation


Nationwide we have funded over $62 million in these areas. With your help we can to do even more! Whether you are interested in raising money, volunteering your time, researching local services, encouraging your politicians to support autism legislation, or just staying up to date with what is happening in the autism community, we invite you to surf the community pages.  

2010 Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick Off Event
Saturday, May 1st
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Clinton Presidential Center
For more information please email arkansas@autismspeaks.org
Click here to RSVP TODAY


2010 Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Clinton Presidential Center
1200 President Clinton Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Registration:  8:30 am
Walk Starts: 10:00 am

REGISTER TODAYwww.walknowforautismspeaks.org

Arkansas Leadership Committee Planning Meeting
March, 18, 2010
6:30pm - 8:00pm

3920 Woodland Heights Road

Little Rock, AR 72212

(Easter Seals of Arkansas)

Dawn Itzkowitz, Arkansas Walk Chair at  501-951-0115 or
brycesbrigade@comcast.net

Become a fan of the Arkansas Facebook Page 
Become a fan of our official Arkansas Facebook page and share your creative ideas to increase autism awareness in your community!  Send the link to your friends and family and join our 
Arkansas Facebook Community! 

Join us for these Exciting Arkansas Events
For more information about other activities in your community please visit the Arkansas Community Calendar

 

Autism Research Study Opportunities
Arkansas' Children Hospital is currently looking for families to participate in the following studies:

Autism Research Study- Children ages 3-10 in good health. 
Autism Case Study- Children ages 3-10 years old.
Early Childhood Development Study- Children ages 18-36 months of age.

Contact Study Nurse at 501-364-4669 or 800-283-7428 for more information about any of these studies.  

Little Rock Autism Families Group
Join our local group on meetup.com to find out about local social outings for families with a connection to autism.  There are various activities such as playdates at local parks, local attractions and also informational meetings for families.  Visit www.meetup.com/Little-Rock-Autism-Families/ to join this free group.

 
Autism Speaks ..................Arkansas is listening!

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Matthews, NC 28104

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