CARDIFF, Wales: We are delighted to announce that Autism Cymru and Autism Speaks have joined together to host Wales' Inaugural Autism Research Conference on November 9, 2007 at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff.

The conference will bring the UK's top names in the research field of Autism including:

* Professor Simon Baron-Cohen

* Professor Anthony Bailey

* Professor Tony Monaco

* Professor Martin Raff

* Dr Dawn Wimpory

* Professor Mark Johnson

* Professor Declan Murphy

* Lois Grayson

* Professor Martin Knapp

* Dame Stephanie Shirley

* Alvaro Ramirez

They will be discussing the latest research developments, ranging from genetics to biological differences to the economics of autism.

This will be a truly prestigious research conference and places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. The booking form can be found in the Awares library on this website.

For further information, please call 02920 463263.

(Source: Autism Cymru, August 29, 2007)