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7 unusual facts about Autism Speaks


Autism Speaks

In September 2009, Autism Speaks screened the short video I Am Autism at its annual World Focus on Autism event; the video was created by Alfonso Cuarón and by Autism Speaks board member Billy Mann.

Since February 2009, Autism Speaks has used the Wubbzy character from Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! as a mascot.

In January 2008, child clinical psychologist Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., became Autism Speaks chief science officer.

Bill Krueger

With his wife Jo, Bill is a past Co-President of the Cure Autism Now Northwest chapter, now merged with Autism Speaks.

Kids' Night on Broadway

Fear-mongering about autism and Autism Speaks were printed on Kids' Night materials, on its websites, and at fanfest events at Madame Tussauds.

Mike Sherrard

After retirement, Sherrard worked as a fundraiser for Autism Speaks.

Steve Katsos

Steve Katsos regularly puts on benefit shows for charitable causes such as The Jimmy Fund and Autism Speaks.


Tito Mukhopadhyay

He provides unique insights into the nature of his autism, and perhaps autism in general, according to Autism Speaks, the former Cure Autism Now, scientists who studied his case, such as distinguished neuroscientist Dr. Michael Merzenich, and doctors, journalists, and authors at many major media companies such as ABC, CBS, National Geographic, New York Times, Scientific American, PBS, and CNN.


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