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Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and
Science News
11.15.2021
New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents
A new study reveals significant differences in sexual orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. Click
News
10.19.2021
Autism Speaks elects Jennifer Seidel to its national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and
Press Release
10.7.2021
Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks
Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of
Advocacy News
10.6.2021
Autism Speaks recognizes Nebraska legislators as autism champions
Autism advocates joined us in recognizing the leadership of Speaker Mike Hilgers, Senator Lynne Walz and Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner
Science News
10.5.2021
New study improves criteria to identify sleep problems in autistic children and adolescents
A study has developed and validated a new cut-off value for the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire for autism (CSHQ-autism), a common tool used to
Science News
10.5.2021
Research finds patterns in restrictive and repetitive behaviors based on individual characteristics
A study found differences in restrictive and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in children with autism based on characteristics like age, sex, cognitive
Science News
9.23.2021
Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in benefits eligibility and spending among autistic adults
A recent peer-reviewed study published in May in PLOS One reveals significant disparities in eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid coverage among
Advocacy News
9.10.2021
Autism Speaks urges Texas to protect the voting rights of autistic individuals
Voting is a fundamental right. Autism Speaks is concerned that recent changes to Texas’ election laws will make voting more burdensome for people with
Press Release
9.2.2021
Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants
Autism Speaks 2021 Local Impact Grant applications are open! The program accepts applications from both for-profit and non-profit organizations for
Advocacy News
8.30.2021
Oklahoma Insurance Department announces expanded coverage of autism benefits
Policy changes included in the insurance bulletin will provide more equitable access to care by changing the state’s mandated age, dollar and hour
Science News
8.25.2021
Study offers a new model for primary care clinics serving adults with autism
Learn about The Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST), a new primary care clinic model that helps improve healthcare services for adults
Advocacy News
8.18.2021
Accessing Developmental Disability Waiver Services in Illinois
This resource aims to help guide you through the process of obtaining Illinois DD Waiver Services, given recent changes in PUNS guidelines.
Press Release
8.16.2021
Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research
See how Autism Speaks is advancing the study of causes and better interventions for autism by funding $821,800 in grants to eight researchers studying
Science News
8.6.2021