Autism Speaks Responds to the Midwest Tornadoes

Autism Speaks extends our deepest sympathies to families affected by the devastating tornadoes this week. We are working hard to provide resources and information for the autism community during this difficult time.

Embrace the DSM-5; Then Transform It

Psychiatrist Herb Pardes, M.D., on why the new edition of psychiatry’s “bible” remains crucial for diagnosis and treatment but it needs constant updates with research on the underlying causes of mental disorders

New Ad Council Campaign – “Maybe”

Autism Speaks and the Ad Council launched the “Maybe” campaign, a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to reach African American and Hispanic parents.

Katie Couric to Host a Twitter Chat on Autism

Katie Couric has invited specialists in the field as well as parents to participate in an autism Twitter chat May 29 at 1pm EST

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News

Date: May 18, 2013
On May 18th, the American Psychiatric Association released a new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders More...
Date: May 23, 2013
New law also improves access to ABA for lower-income families More...
Date: May 23, 2013
Tune in on Thursday, May 30th to the Katie Show' when living with autism is spotlighted. More...
Date: May 22, 2013
Katie Couric will be hosting a Twitter Chat on Wednesday May 29th at 1pm EST about autism. More...
Date: May 22, 2013
SAP will hire people with autism as software testers, programmers and data quality assurance specialists across the world. More...
Date: May 22, 2013
Leading autism researchers will present & answer questions via webstream as well as in person at UC-Davis More...
Date: May 21, 2013
Bill eliminating age 10 cap on benefits goes to Gov. Perry More...
Date: May 21, 2013
Autism Speaks is working hard to provide resources to families in the autism community affected by the tornadoes in the Midwest. More...
Date: May 20, 2013
New series of public service advertisements in English and Spanish designed to reach African American and Hispanic parents More...

Research

May is Mental Health Month, and we have a new resource page on the psychiatric disorders most commonly associated with...
Our complete coverage of the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR).
Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare & distribute the precious gift of brain tissue to advance autism research...
Subscribe to Autism Speaks Science Digest to receive a bi-weekly digest of autism research news, blogs, feature...

Official Blog Posts

Thursday, May 23, 2013
My godson, Jay Burstein, was diagnosed with ASD ten years ago. More...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Thanks to college students across the country, Autism Speaks U chapters and students played a key role this school year More...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Dr. Herb Pardes on why psychiatry's "bible" needs constant updates with research on the underlying causes of mental disorders More...

Family Services

Our Autism Safety Project includes sections that focus on safety in the home and in the community, along with information about preventing sexual abuse and other forms of mistreatment.  More...
This kit will provide you with strategies and resources to address challenging behaviors, and to help support you and your loved one with autism. 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: May 23, 2013
New law also improves access to ABA for lower-income families More...
Date: May 21, 2013
Bill eliminating age 10 cap on benefits goes to Gov. Perry More...
Date: May 18, 2013
Governor expected to sign bill making Minnesota 33rd state More...
Date: May 16, 2013
2011 autism insurance reform law would run to 2019 More...
Date: May 16, 2013
36% of special needs parents cite autism More...