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

Exhibitors
NIMH
NIMH Vision - NIMH envisions a world in which mental illnesses are
prevented and cured.
NIMH Mission - The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding
and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research,
paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
(SFARI) is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism
and related developmental disorders. SFARI explores neuroscience from
multiple directions, including molecular, cellular, systems, immunological,
cognitive, behavioral, genetic, theoretical and computational perspectives.
The Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) is a core project and resource of
the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI). The primary
goal of the SSC is to establish a permanent repository of genetic samples
from 3000 families, each of which has one child affected with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and parents unaffected with ASD.
National Data Base
NDAR (http://ndar.nih.gov) is a secure bioinformatics platform for
Autism Spectrum Disorder investigators. Funded by the U.S. National
Institutes of Health, NDAR facilitates data sharing and scientifi c
collaboration; provides bioinformatics solutions to address research
community needs; and enables the effective communication of detailed
research data, tools and results to scientists.
Springer
“Stay on the cutting edge with Springer Books and Journals in the
fi elds of Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders, where
leading scholars and practitioners connect research, practice, and policy
to give professionals the information and tools they need.”
Noldus
Noldus (www.noldus.com) offers innovative products and services for
the study of autistic and human behavior. The Observer XT, our premier
solution for collecting and analyzing behavioral data, also integrates
third-party devices like physiological and eye tracking systems to provide
an innovative multi-modal approach to research. Visit our booth for a free
demonstration!
TalkAutism
Provides Behavior Imaging® technologies to facilitate the
observational, analytical and collaborative needs of researchers,
healthcare and Special Education professionals focused on autism.
Behavior Imaging enables users to store, share, and annotate video
and other health data with patients in their natural environment and
researchers from virtually anywhere in the world.
Prometheus Research Informatics’
Prometheus Research Informatics’ team offers researchers at
universities, foundations, and other organizations studying complex
human disorders, an expert partner in designing and building web-based
software applications that securely manage and share their critical data.
Western Psychological
Western Psychological Services (WPS) is your source for autism
assessments. Whether you’re looking for a brief screener or a
comprehensive assessment, WPS has the tests you need to accurately
identify, diagnose, and treat autism spectrum disorder. Visit our booth
to learn more about the Childhood Autism Rating Scales, Second Edition
(CARS2)
The Coalition for SafeMinds
The Coalition for SafeMinds is a non-profi t organization founded to
scientifi cally investigate, support research, raise awareness, change policy
and focus national attention on the growing evidence of a link between
mercury and neurological disorders such as autism, attention defi cit
disorder, language delay and learning diffi culties. For more information
visit www.safeminds.org.
Wiley-Blackwell
Wiley-Blackwell is one of the world’s foremost academic and
professional publishers and the largest society publisher. Wiley-Blackwell
publishes nearly 1,500 scholarly peer-reviewed journals and an extensive
collection of books and reference works with global appeal in the life
and physical sciences, health sciences, engineering, humanities and
social sciences. Wiley-Blackwell proudly serves as publisher for AUTISM
RESEARCH on behalf of the International Society for Autism Research. For
more information about Wiley-Blackwell, visit: www.wiley.com/wileyblackwell.
116 9th Annual International Meeting For Autism Research (IMFAR) 2010