The Autism Science Foundation (IMAGE) Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Caption The Autism Science Foundation launches the Autism Sisters Project to Search for Autism's "Female Protective Effect." Credit The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.