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Autism Expert Coming to Speak About Role of Inflammation of the Brain

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On Saturday, March 12, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) will host a free discussion event with Dr. Theo Theoharides, world renowned expert in the field of immunopharmacology and the impact of inflammation in individuals with autism and other related disorders. Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), Massachusetts Chapter announces A Discussion with Dr. Theoharis C. Theoharides BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI on Saturday, March 12 beginning at 2 p.m. Location: Watertown Public Library – 123 Main St., Watertown. FREE: All members and guests are welcome. Dr. Theoharides is Professor of Pharmacology, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, as well as Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology and Drug Discovery at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston. He first showed that mast cells, known for causing allergic reactions, are critical for inflammation, especially in the brain, and most recently in the pathogenesis of autism.

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Watertown Square Lighting Up for Autism Awareness April 2

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Check out the lights on the “delta” in Watertown Square Thursday night when they light up in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. The Watertown Autism Family Support Group will also have a special display on the grassy area at the major intersection in the center of town. The group released the following information:
Each April 2, the international autism community, in commemoration of the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day, celebrates Light It Up Blue. Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that kicks-off Autism Awareness Month and helps raise awareness about autism. In honor of this historic day, many iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, bridges and retail stores are among the thousands of buildings lit blue to raise autism awareness.