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Questions on DSM-5? We Can Help!

On Saturday, the American Psychiatric Association will release a new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM. The new version is referred to as the “DSM-5.” We have put together a few resources to help you while you wait!

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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.

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Temple Grandin Chat Transcript

On May 16th, Temple Grandin joined Autism Speaks for a live Facebook Chat about her new book The Autistic Brain. See her answers to your questions.

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A New Way to Support Those with Autism; a Mission to Improve Diagnosis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's new state-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and community support for all ages in an autism-friendly environment

News

Questions on DSM-5? We Can Help!

Date: May 17, 2013

On Saturday, the American Psychiatric Association will release the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5 More...

Autism a Major Piece of the Child Mental Health Picture

Date: May 16, 2013

CDC releases new report on the prevalence of child mental health conditions in the U.S. More...

California Senate Approves 5-Year Extension on Autism Law

Date: May 16, 2013

2011 autism insurance reform law would run to 2019 More...

Special Needs Services for Military Hit in New Survey

Date: May 16, 2013

36% of special needs parents cite autism More...

Joe’s Crab Shack Team Raises More Than $1 Million in April for Autism Speaks!

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...

NC Autism Insurance Bill Sails Out of House, On to the Senate

Date: May 15, 2013

Bill requiring autism coverage, including ABA, approved 105-7 More...

Search for Mikaela Lynch Ends Tragically

Date: May 15, 2013

The body of 9-year-old girl with autism who went missing Northern California was found in a creek near her home. More...

A New Way to Support Those with Autism; a Mission to Improve Diagnosis

Date: May 15, 2013

State-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and community support for all ages in an autism-friendly environment More...

Texas Bill Eliminating Age Caps Heads to Final Vote

Date: May 14, 2013

Autism insurance benefits would continue past age 10 under bill sent to House floor More...

Research

Autism and Associated Psychiatric Conditions

May is Mental Health Month, and we have a new resource page on the psychiatric disorders most commonly associated with...

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Autism Speaks at IMFAR: Complete Coverage

Our complete coverage of the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR).

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Autism Speaks and Simons Foundation Create New Brain Tissue Network

Autism BrainNet will acquire, prepare & distribute the precious gift of brain tissue to advance autism research...

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Autism Speaks Science Digest

Subscribe to Autism Speaks Science Digest to receive a bi-weekly digest of autism research news, blogs, feature...

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Official Blog Posts

5 Easy Ways to Stay Involved with Autism Speaks after Graduation

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...

SNL's Kenan Thompson Acts as Celebrity Ambassador at BTIG Charity Day

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

BTIG LLC hosted its 11th Commissions for Charity Day featuring celebrity "guest-traders" raising money for children's charities. More...

Teacher Turned Journalist Reports on Autism in China

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Nick Compton bears witness to Autism Speaks' transformative role in China More...

8 Critical Measures to Counter Suicide

Monday, May 13, 2013

This post provides tips and information about how to prevent the growing rates of suicide among individuals with autism. More...

Family Services

The Importance of Health and Wellness

Living a healthy lifestyle is so important for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The Autism Speaks Health and Wellness site provides families with information and resources pertaining to physical fitness, nutrition and sleep. More...

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