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Autism Speaks

By emaimone
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    First Science Officer

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

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

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

    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.