9th Annual International Meeting For Autism Research ... - Confex

Exhibitors
Aldebaran-Robotics
Nao is a humanoid robot developed and manufactured by Aldebaran
Robotics, a French company based in Paris, France.
The demonstration will show how the robot interacts autonomously and
the capacities of high level programming through Choregraphe software.
Nao is a great platform to explore several research fi elds in Human-
Robot interaction, including autism.
US ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH
AND MATERIEL COMMAND’S
CDMRP SERVICE STATEMENT
US Army Medical Research And Materiel Command’s
CDMRP Service Statement
Funding opportunities are available for disease specifi c research
(cancers, neurological, etc.) from the Department of Defense’s
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Since
1992-2009, CDMRP has received appropriations of over $5.4 billion.
Over fi fty different funding mechanisms provide opportunities for bio-life
scientists at all levels. Visit us on Website http://cdmrp.army.mil.
Autism Research Institute
ARI is a non-profi t organization founded in 1967 by Dr. Bernard
Rimland. ARI conducts and sponsors “research that makes a difference,”
focusing its efforts on studies that can translate into immediate benefi ts
for today’s generation of children and adults with autism.
Autism Science Foundation
The Autism Science Foundation believes that outstanding research
and evidence-based interventions are the greatest gifts we can offer
individuals and families affected by autism. We provide direct funding
to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and
disseminating autism research. Current areas of funding include genetics,
biomarkers, treatment, and services/supports.
ASF also provides information about autism to the general public and
serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders. Visit us at
www.autismsciencefoundation.org.
3dMD
3dMD provides high-precision, ultra-fast 3D facial and cranial surface
imaging systems supported by sophisticated 3D multi-modal imaging
software for patient documentation, morphology assessment, anatomical
measurement and evaluation. 3dMD systems are in daily use in research
institutions around the world by teams working to better understand and
quantify the patient condition.
IACC
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a federal
advisory committee established under the Combating Autism Act of 2006
and appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to
coordinate federal activities related to autism research and services.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers is recognized as the leading publisher on
autism and Asperger syndrome. We also publish in a range of other areas
including social work, education and arts therapies. Our books are for
parents, professionals, academics and the general reader
Exhibitors
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy
organization, is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention,
treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism
and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope
to all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
LENA Foundation
Dedicated to enhancing language development worldwide, the not-forprofi
t LENA Foundation develops advanced technology to support the early
screening, diagnosis, research, and treatment of language delays and
disorders. The foundation’s principal technology is the LENA (Language
ENvironment Analysis) System, the world’s fi rst automatic and objective
language collection and analysis tool.
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