Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism research and advocacy organization. It was founded in 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. We have experts available to media on a variety of subjects from research into the causes and treatments, better diagnoses and prevalence, to services available to families and efforts to improve the lives of all those living or struggling with autism. If you are a member of the media, please contact our PR team in the U.S.
Michael Rosen, EVP, Strategic Communications
michael.rosen@autismspeaks.org, (212) 252-8584
Steffanie Marchese, Chief of Media Strategy, Strategic Communications
steffanie.marchese@autismspeaks.org, (212) 252-8584
CJ Volpe, Director, Media Relations
cj.volpe@autismspeaks.org, (917) 475-5076
To receive all releases electronically, please email press@autismspeaks.org with “add me” in the subject line.
Press Kit
- About Autism pdf
- About Autism Speaks pdf
- About Co-founders pdf
- Mission Statement
- Press Release Archive
Co-founder Biographies
Staff Biographies
About Us
- Message from the Co-founders
- Top science findings of 2012
- 2011 Annual Report with Financials
- 2010 Annual Report with Financials
- Policy Statements
- Vaccine Policy
- DSM-5
