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Autism Speaks

By emaimone
  • First Science Officer
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    First Science Officer

    In January 2008, child clinical psychologist Geraldine Dawson, PhD., became Autism Speaks' chief science officer.
  • Autism Speaks First Mascot
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    Autism Speaks First Mascot

    From February 2009 until 2020, Autism Speaks has used the "Wubbzy" character from Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! as a mascot.
  • First Global Autism Ambassador
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    First Global Autism Ambassador

    In April 2010, the organization named Yoko Ono its first "Global Autism Ambassador."
  • Autism Speak's First Chairman
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    Autism Speak's First Chairman

    On May 1, 2015, Bob Wright resigned as chairman of the organization. He was succeeded by Brian Kelly who had served as Chair of the Audit and Family Services Committees for the organization, and is co-founder of Eastern Real Estate LLC.
  • How It Formed

    How It Formed

    Suzanne and Bob Wright formed this organization because they had a grandson with autism.