Family Services
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.
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.
Autism Safety Project
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.
Autism Speaks 2013 National Conference for Families and Professionals
Registration now open for July 26 - 27 conference featuring workshops and scientific sessions on autism care through the life span
Family Services News
Date posted May 22, 2013
SAP will hire people with autism as software testers, programmers and data quality assurance specialists across the world.
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Date posted May 21, 2013
Autism Speaks is working hard to provide resources to families in the autism community affected by the tornadoes in the Midwest.
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Date posted 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.
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Date posted May 18, 2013
On May 18th, the American Psychiatric Association released a new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Date posted May 15, 2013
State-of-the-art facility combines research, comprehensive care and community support for all ages in an autism-friendly environment
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Date posted April 08, 2013
A family finds a medical home in Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and gladly "gives back" to autism research
More...Family Services Blog Posts
Monday, May 13, 2013
This post is by Autism Speaks board member and Family Services Committee member Sallie Bernard. The tips are excerpted from her article The...
Monday, May 13, 2013
This week’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from Christopher McDougle, MD, director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s...
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Marianne Sullivan is responsible for Community Outreach and Education at Autism Speaks. She can be reached at: msullivan@autismspeaks.org...
Community Connections
Last month, we focused on the transition back to school. We heard from many families who wanted us More...
Every day new technology is changing our lives in ways we never imagined. For individuals with More...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(NDEAM). Congress designates this More...
What options do individuals with autism and their families have after they turn twenty-two? As the More...
Tool Kits
Download the 100 Day Kit here!
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit were created specifically More...
Manual de 100 Días de Autism Speaks fue diseñado exclusivamente para familias que recientemente fueron evaluadas, para hacer el mejor More...
Download the Transition Tool Kit here!
New! Join the Conversation for Change: Dialogue Will Shape Federal Strategies for Helping More...
A tool kit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism.
The purpose of this kit is to provide More...
Download the Dental Tool Kit here!
Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health More...
Download the Haircutting Training Guide here!
Haircuts can sometimes be difficult for people with autism. The challenges can range from sensory More...
As part of the transition from childhood to adult life, planning inevitably includes housing decisions. Finding and securing housing and residential More...
