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Information and Update On Autism Tissue Program
Autism Society of America, September 15, 2003
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The Autism Tissue Program (ATP) has come a long way since it was
first launched five years ago. The program, which is a joint
effort of the Autism Society of America Foundation, the National
Alliance for Autism Research, and the MIND Institute, provides a
registry of individuals who have agreed to donate their brains
to science after their death.
Since its inception, ATP has acquired over 4,500 registrants and
58 donors. In addition, the program, which matches researchers
with registrants, has approved 31 projects to date. However,
according to scientists, critical basic research is still
lagging behind because of a scarcity of brain tissue for autism
research. What is learned about neurodevelopment can be applied
to day-to-day educational programs to make the most of
developmental periods
Registering to donate brain tissue does not mean that you expect
your child to die an early death. It does mean, however, that
you are prepared to act if such an unexpected and unfortunate
event were to occur. Brain tissue donation reflects an
individual’s or family’s decision to make the choice to benefit
others and honors the complex and challenging life of the
affected donors.
For information on registering for the program or for free
information you can distribute at awareness events or
conferences visit
http://www.memoriesofhope.org/?AddInterest=1053.
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