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Celebrity Golf Challenge Celebrates Fifteen Years of Success

Autism Speaks Fifteenth Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge took place at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Retired UConn Coach Jim Calhoun impressed the crowd with commitment to raising awareness.

More Evidence that Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Ups Autism Risk

Nurses Health study supports earlier findings that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases baby’s risk of autism.

 

World Health Organization Publishes Autism Resolution

Final language of published resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries
 
 

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News

Date: June 18, 2013
Evidence supports idea that effective early interventions for autism should emphasize pleasurable social interactions and language More...
Date: June 18, 2013
Final language of published resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries More...
Date: June 18, 2013
Nurses Health study supports earlier findings that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases baby’s risk of autism More...
Date: June 17, 2013
Autism Speaks Fifteenth Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge took place at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. More...
Date: June 17, 2013
Freddie Gershon has been busy for a long time. After graduating from Juilliard as a music student, he’s been successful as an entertain More...
Date: June 17, 2013
NBC News looks at a new study in the journal Pediatrics on the effects of sibling bullying. More...
Date: June 17, 2013
Autism Speaks, NYSABA cheer passage of bills fixing 2011 insurance reform law More...
Date: June 17, 2013
Researchers find ethnic disparities in services for autism-related medical issues; Autism Speaks working to close the gap More...
Date: June 15, 2013
Rob Ring, our new chief science officer, talks about his work in translational medicine and his goals in his new position. More...

Research

Rob Ring, new Chief Science Officer, talks about his work in translational medicine and his goals in his new position.
Autism Speaks wants to ensure that all who need autism-related services continue to receive them; please join us by More...
Practical advice from Daniel Coury, MD, medical director of Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network
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Official Blog Posts

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Gadgets that provide insights into behavior are guiding the development of improved interventions More...
Monday, June 17, 2013
Internship program for young adults with disabilities growing 'like wildfire' More...
Monday, June 17, 2013
Keri Michaelis shares her sons feat on how he became the 2013 National History Bee Elementary School National Champion! More...
Sunday, June 16, 2013
15 years ago a celebrity golf event was our first step of many towards finding answers to the many debilitating aspects of autism. More...

Family Services

Autism Speaks would like to help you with your employment search by giving you tools and tips while you look for a More...
Find therapists, doctors, schools and community resources in your area. Search by state or zip code. More...
Questions? Call us at 888-288-4762 or en Español 888-772-9050, or email familyservices@ More...
Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference featuring workshops and scientific sessions on autism care through the life span More...

Advocacy News

Date: June 17, 2013
Autism Speaks, NYSABA cheer passage of bills fixing 2011 insurance reform law More...
Date: June 15, 2013
New law eliminates age cap for autism insurance benefits More...
Date: June 14, 2013
Larson, Rooney amendment to NDAA would require TRICARE coverage More...
Date: June 07, 2013
DoD given another chance to remove its restrictions on ABA coverage for military families More...
Date: June 04, 2013
Pending mayor's signature, District of Columbia will require ABA coverage More...