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5.9.2022
Thomas Frazier joins the Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks announces the appointment of clinical psychologist and autism researcher Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., to their Board of Directors. Read
Science News
5.3.2022
Autism Speaks-supported research at INSAR 2022
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of autism researchers, is being held both
News
5.3.2022
Autism Speaks announces 2021 Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant Recipients
This year, 114 organizations across 31 states were awarded grant funding of up to $5,000. Their programs fund a range of initiatives, including summer
Science News
4.29.2022
New study shows increase in global prevalence of autism
Why is autism increasing? Click here to learn more about how 100 in 10,000 children around the world are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Press Release
4.15.2022
Autism Speaks opens applications for Local Impact Grants
Autism Speaks announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of Local Impact Grants. Click here to learn about the Local Impact Grants and how
Press Release
3.30.2022
Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program
Autism Speaks is offering families in the U.S. and around the world access to free resources to help children with autism reach their full potential.
Science News
3.23.2022
Genetic mutations associated with ASD increase risk for other co-occurring conditions
A study published in the Journal of Child Health Care shows that people with genetic mutations associated with ASD are at higher risk for other co
Press Release
3.2.2022
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism
NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece
Science News
2.23.2022
New study sheds light on the impact of language regression on later communication skills
Researchers analyzed data from 421 autistic children in Canada whose families participated in the “Pathways in ASD” study, supported in part by Autism
Science News
2.23.2022
New research examines autistic special interests
Study results found that 75% of autistic youth had at least one special interest, and 50% of those had two or more special interests. The most common
Advocacy News
2.18.2022
Autism Speaks Applauds Introduction of the Autism Family Caregivers Act
Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) introduced the Autism Family Caregivers Act to improve the lives of
Advocacy News
2.10.2022
Autism Speaks representative appointed to National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Consumer Liaison group
Autism Speaks Senior Director of State Government Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy Kelly Headrick was recently named as a 2022 NAIC consumer liaison
Science News
2.8.2022
Autism Speaks awards nearly $600,000 in Research Planning Grants
Autism Speaks is announcing grant funding to two research teams working to develop a model of care for autistic people across the lifespan who are
Advocacy News
2.8.2022
Historic progress in children’s Medicaid coverage of autism services
This month, Texas became the 50th state to implement its Medicaid autism services benefit which provides coverage for ABA therapy when medically
News
2.1.2022
Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients
Autism Speaks is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Local Impact Grants. Our Local Impact Grants fund non-profit programs that provide
Science News
2.1.2022