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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
New study looks at how autism-linked genetics changes are passed to children
To understand the genetics behind autism, researchers looked at the mother’s genes in mice bred with autism-linked genes for an explanation about how
Advocacy News
7.29.2021
House-passed bill calls for greater autism research investment to address disparities, lifespan issues and co-occurring health conditions
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a package of annual spending bills that includes several important priorities that Autism Speaks has
Press Release
7.22.2021
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board
Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.
Advocacy News
7.19.2021
Oregon renews autism insurance law
The state legislature has passed a bill reauthorizing Oregon's Autism Health Insurance Reform law through January 2, 2030.
Advocacy News
7.10.2021
Autism Speaks opposes ruling allowing electric shock therapy
Devices used to curb harming behaviors in disabled children and adults have been banned since 2020
Press Release
7.7.2021
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks
Advocacy News
7.7.2021
Ohio Autism Scholarship receives increased funding
An Autism Speaks-supported initiative to increase the annual amount of the Ohio Autism Scholarship was included in the newly-approved Ohio state
Science News
7.2.2021