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Katie Couric 'Living With Autism' to Air May 30th

Tune in on Thursday, May 30th to the Katie Show when living with autism is spotlighted. This is a very personal episode for Katie, as she speaks to individuals living with autism and... More...

Katie Couric to Host a Twitter Chat on Autism

We are thrilled to announce that Katie Couric will be hosting a Twitter Chat on Wednesday May 29th at 1pm EST about autism. She has invited specialists in the field as well as parents to participate. Stay ... More...

Autism Speaks Responds to the Midwest Tornadoes

Autism Speaks extends our deepest sympathies to the families affected by this week's devastating tornadoes in the Midwest. We are working hard to provide information, resources, and assistance to families affected by autism who have exper... More...

Autism Speaks Launches New Ad Council Campaign – “Maybe”

Extending its award-winning “Learn the Signs” campaign, Autism Speaks today launched the “Maybe” campaign, a new series of public service advertisements (PSA... More...

Sharing Condolences with the Families of Mikaela Lynch, Owen Black and Drew Howell

In the wake of the tragic events that took place in California, Florida and Ohio in the last week, we’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families of Mikaela Lynch, Owen Black and Drew Howell, and also offer thanks to the sear... More...

Search for Mikaela Lynch Ends Tragically

*Update -- We were sadly just informed that Mikaela Lynch was found deceased in a creek near her home in Clearlake County. We'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to the family and also offer thanks to the searchers. For more on thi... More...

DSM-5 Will Be Released this Weekend

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will be released by the American Psychiatric Association this weekend. The new edition introduces two fundamental changes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disord... More...

Tampa Bay Rays Host Autism Awareness Day 2013!

On Saturday, May 11th the Tampa Bay Rays welcomed autism families and friends to Autism Awareness Day at Tropicana Field.

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New Bill Aims to Protect Kids with Disabilities

Federal lawmakers re-introduced legislation Thursday aimed at protecting children with autism and other disabilities from being injured in American schools, saying they were hopeful that greater awareness of the dangers of improper use of restrain... More...

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