Interactive Autism Network

Sharing Condolences with the Families of Mikaela Lynch and Owen Black

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

New Study Finds Bullying Causes Significant Short-Term Emotional And Physical Consequences For Children With Autism

Study by Kennedy Krieger’s Interactive Autism Network finds children with autism and psychiatric comorbidities are at especially high risk of being bullied. To continue reading visit ... 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...

Study Confirms: Autism Wandering Common & Scary

A new study confirms what many parents know well: Wandering by children w... More...

Participate in Research

Many opportunities are available for families to participate in autism research. You can join a clinical trial, enroll in a research study, contribute to our rich genetic database or participate online by adding your family information to a resear... More...

Calling All Families: Groundbreaking Study Seeks 3,000 Participants from Across the U.S.

Families are the cornerstone of all clinical research. Without their participation, research to determine the causes, treatments and cures for autism would never move forward.

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Social Mixers

Social Mixers offer an opportunity for young people with autism to practice so... More...

Parents, Advocates, and Legislators Hit the Ground Running for Virginia Autism Insurance Reform Bill

(Richmond, VA- September 30, 2008) Yesterday, Autism Speaks joined with parents in Richmond, Virginia for a hearing before the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits on the autism insurance refo... More...