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Support for Families in the Wake of the Newtown Tragedy

The hearts and prayers of all of us at Autism Speaks continue to go out to the families and town of Newtown, Connecticut in the wake of the heartbreaking events of last Friday. The devastation has been felt by people all around the world as we str... More...

Statement from Bob and Suzanne Wright

People want immediate or simple answers when an unimaginable tragedy like this occurs. Autism did not cause this horror. The profound tragedy of these senseless murders will only be compounded if it results in unwarranted discrimination against pe... More...

Autism Speaks Responds to Claims in the Media Linking Autism Spectrum Disorders to Planned Violence

Autism Speaks senior executives have given interviews to the media to address misconceptions about a linkage between autism spectrum disorders and planned violence in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.  Watch the clips below and find l... More...

Autism Speaks Partners with EmergencyLink

 

Autism Speaks has partnered with EmergencyLink, the free emergency ID network.

As part of the collaboration, EmergencyLink has created a co-branded website with Autism Speaks and will donate $1 for every person who signs up fo... More...

Autism Speaks Applauds the Unanimous Passage of a New UN Resolution on Autism

On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and intervention programs for persons ... More...

Tune-in to NPR's On Point for Autism and Employment Discussion

Today at 11:25 a.m. Leslie Long, Autism Speaks director of housing and adult services, is participating in a panel discussion on employment issues with Gareth Cook, author of the Sunday New York Times Magazine article “... More...

UJA-Federation Adult with ASD Survey

The UJA-Federation of New York and the Autism Science Foundation are asking adults with ASD (and their parents or guardians) to complete a survey addressing what is going well in daily life, and what is a challenge. The results of this survey will... More...

Autism Speaks Co-founders Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

On Thursday, November 29, Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and ... More...

TUNE-IN: FOX 5's Good Day New York

Looking for holiday to-buying tips? Tune-in to FOX 5... More...
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