Author Archives: Dan Yedinak

About Dan Yedinak

Dan Yedinak is an Information Technology consultant, volunteer Web Administrator for the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon, and an Autism Advocate.

Rest In Peace, Lois M. Black, Ph.D – 15 October, 2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Dan Yedinak

Today, the worlds of Autism and Research join a family in mourning the loss of Lois M. Black, Ph.D.  Last night, shortly after 8pm (15 October, 2011), Lois Black; wife, mother, researcher, and lover of Siberian Cats; passed away, ending … Continue reading →

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Donate to ARROAutism Today!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dan Yedinak

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon (ARROAutism) is a non-profit organization dedicated, in part, to developing, and maintaining, the ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center so it can continue to provide the Autism community with a place to meet, share ideas, offer … Continue reading →

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Early Detection of Autism In High-Risk Siblings

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Dan Yedinak

Who: OHSU Center for Spoken Language and Understanding Purpose: To develop state-of-the-art, non-intrusive tools to detect early signs of autism and other developmental disorders in infants. Description of study: We are observing high-risk and typically developing infants during simple, everyday … Continue reading →

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Simons Simplex Collection Project

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Dan Yedinak

Who: The University of Washington Autism Center (UWAC) Purpose: The Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) project is a new initiative to search for the causes of autism. Earlier research efforts studied multiplex families, or families with more than one child with autism. The current … Continue reading →

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Study of the use of Vitamin D to prevent Autism in newborn siblings.

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Dan Yedinak

Purpose: To study the use of Vitamin D as a method of intervention to prevent the recurrence of autism in newborn siblings in families with at least one child with autism. Description of study: Pregnant mothers will be started on daily Vitamin D3. The mother will have the … Continue reading →

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