DSM-5 Released
On Saturday, the American Psychiatric Association released the new DSM-5. Learn more about the changes and how they could affect you and your family.
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.
Special Needs Services for Military Hit in New Survey
In its fourth annual survey of military families, Blue Star Families found widespread dissatisfaction among special needs parents in the military with medical, educational and housing services, including access to ABA.
2013 Northern NJ & Georgia Walk Now For Autism Speaks
See our recaps of the Northern NJ & Georgia Walk Now for Autism Speaks events from Sunday.
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 20, 2013
New series of public service advertisements in English and Spanish designed to reach African American and Hispanic parents More...
Date: May 20, 2013
In the wake of the tragic events that took place last week, we’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families affected. More...
Date: May 18, 2013
A letter and personal invitation from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer More...
Date: May 16, 2013
CDC releases new report on the prevalence of child mental health conditions in the U.S. More...
Date: May 16, 2013
Joe's Crab Shack, one of our partners have went above and beyond raising over 1 million for Autism Speaks in the month of April! 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
Monday, May 20, 2013
On May 16th I had the pleasure of meeting Temple Grandin; you know THE Temple Grandin. More...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Whatever your post-graduate plans are, you can continue to stay involved with our college program, Autism Speaks U, and Autism Speaks! More...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
BTIG LLC hosted its 11th Commissions for Charity Day featuring celebrity "guest-traders" raising money for children's charities. 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 14, 2013
Autism insurance benefits would continue past age 10 under bill sent to House floor More...
