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1.16.2018
Neil Young and friends team up for 5th annual Light Up The Blues Concert to benefit Autism Speaks
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Steve Ferrone, and
Advocacy News
1.11.2018
Advocacy Ambassadors Celebrate a New Year of Opportunities
Last year, Autism Speaks launched the Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador Program to enhance its advocacy efforts by promoting constituent outreach to
News
12.22.2017
Tommy Hilfiger creates clothing line for people with special needs
In Spring 2016, iconic designer Tommy Hilfiger launched an adaptive clothing line for kids with autism and other special needs. That clothing line
Advocacy News
12.21.2017
Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law
Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law.
News
12.13.2017
Kids with autism visit with 'Caring Santa'
Santa welcomes children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is thrilled to have partnered with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to
Science News
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks releases new strategic plan for science
Three-year plan focuses funding on research that can best improve lives today and accelerate the delivery of personalized therapies and other services
Advocacy News
11.14.2017
Kevin and Avonte's Law reintroduced in Congress
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Congress reintroduced Kevin and Avonte's Law (S.2070/H.R. 4221), proposed legislation that would help safeguard
Advocacy News
11.13.2017
Autism Speaks CEO, Angela Geiger meets with Congressional leaders
Last week, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger met with Congressional leaders including Senator Roy Blunt (MO), House Majority Whip Steve
Advocacy News
11.2.2017
2017 Autism Law Summit: "A gathering of doers"
The Autism Law Summit is an annual "gathering of doers in the world of autism law and policy." From what started as a small meeting of a dozen
Advocacy News
10.31.2017
Legislation to Support Family Caregivers Advances
The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was introduced to support family caregivers in the United States,
Advocacy News
10.28.2017
Congressman Mike Gallagher hosts “Autism Across the Spectrum”
Congressman Mike Gallagher hosted "Autism Across the Spectrum" with the purpose of spreading awareness and support to the autism community. Learn more
Science News
10.20.2017
World’s largest autism genome databank adds more than 2,000 sequences
Today, the Autism Speaks MSSNG team announced the upload of an additional 2,030 fully sequenced genomes to the project's cloud-based databank, making
Science News
10.17.2017
The results are in: Priorities in autism research
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas Frazier shares the results of the Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey.
Science News
10.15.2017
Autism researchers Coyle, Lord and State win international honors
Autism Speaks congratulates autism researchers Joe Coyle, Cathy Lord and Matt State on receiving the National Academy of Medicine’s Sarnat
Press Release
10.5.2017
Autism Speaks 2017 Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Together World-Class Chefs For a Cause
Hosted by *NSYNC recording artist Joey Fatone, event raises vital funds for autism research and resources for children and adults
Advocacy News
10.4.2017