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Autism Speaks Awards Nearly $5 Million to Fund Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders

New York, N.Y. (September 27, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the awarding of new research grants totaling nearly $5 million. “Autism Speaks is committed to con... More...

Autism Speaks 2011 Form 990: General Information and Q&A

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Autism Speaks Issues Request for Applications for First Family Service Chapter Grants

NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 12, 2012) – In an effort to increase its impact at the local level, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today issued a request for applications fo... More...

Gap, Inc. Honors Autism Speaks Volunteer

Autism Speaks volunteer Karen Barbarics was honored by Gap, Inc. with the Fisher Award for Community Service. The Fisher Award, named for Gap, Inc. Founders Don and Doris Fisher, is awarded once a year to employees who demonstrate the Fishers&rsqu... More...

Internship Program

Intern applicants are selected based on the current needs of Autism Speaks’ departments throughout the U.S. If your experience (education and/or work) and skills match the needs of a particular department, you may be considered for an intern... More...

Autism Speaks Names Tommy and Dee Hilfiger to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, NY (August 16, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that iconic American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife, Dee Hilfiger, have been appointed to its b... More...

Treating the Whole Person with Autism Conference Sets New Direction for Parent-Clinician Collaboration

NEW YORK, N.Y. (August 9, 2012) – Over 400 attendees from across the U.S. and around the world participated in the first national conference for families and professionals, “Treating the Whole Person with Autism: Comprehensive Care for... More...

Web Community Guidelines

The purpose of the Autism Speaks Web community is to provide a safe place for people on the autism spectrum and others affected by autism to connect, share stories, support each other and build lasting friendships.

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Veteran Communications and Government Executive Liz Feld Named President of Autism Speaks

NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2012) -- Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that Liz Feld, a respected executive with a strong track record of accomplishment in both the public and private sec... More...

Autism America Radio Becomes Official Radio Program of National Nonprofit Autism Speaks -- First Show 6/16/12

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jun 13, 2012 -- After a year of autism lifestyle programming featuring autism stars Holly Robinson Peete, Temple Grandin, Ed Asner and many others, Autism America Radio became the official radio show of Autism Speaks on June 9, 20... More...