The need for high-speed multimedia networking links in the home is driving growth for both MoCA and HomePlug silicon, according to here!, America's premium gay television network, announced today that it will run ads nationally from Autism Speaks' new public service announcement campaign to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of autism and the need for parents to be better aware of the early warning signs of the disorder, which now affects one in every 166 children.

"Our network has several staff members directly impacted by autism. We understand the importance of supporting Autism Speaks so they can continue their important work in funding research to find a cure for this devastating disorder," said Maria Dwyer, Senior Vice President, Distribution Sales and Marketing for here! and the mother of a 7 year-old son with autism. "here! is dedicated to supporting important pro-social causes and is thrilled to lend our airwaves to generating awareness within the gay and lesbian community about autism."

"As the uncle of a child with autism, I am deeply affected by the emotional toll the disorder takes on an entire family. I admire how hard my sister works each day to help my nephew master skills like interacting with his brother and talking on the phone," said Eric Feldman, Executive Vice President, Programming and Operations for here!.

The Autism Speaks Public Service announcements, produced in conjunction with the Ad Council, powerfully demonstrate the skyrocketing rate of autism, which has increased in prevalence more than tenfold from just a decade ago. Autism has reached epidemic proportions across the country and the numbers continue to grow. It is the goal of Autism Speaks to raise public awareness of autism to facilitate and quicken the pace of research and give hope to those who suffer from the disorder. Recent and upcoming 2006 original films, series and specials on here! include: John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You, the heralded film series hosted by the legendary director John Waters from his hometown of Baltimore, MD; the much anticipated second season of here!'s hit supernatural soap opera Dante's Cove; and Shock To The System: A Donald Strachey Mystery, the second installment in the series of original films starring Chad Allen as a gay private investigator.