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Advocacy News
9.18.2024
Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
Science News
9.18.2024
Autism Speaks unveils new resource for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety and irritability in autism
Autism Speaks Autism Care Network developed a new resource to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for three common co-occurring conditions in
Advocacy News
9.17.2024
Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
"This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny
Press Release
9.12.2024
Autism Speaks taps on next generation of leaders with introduction of Emerging Leaders
Autism Speaks proudly announces the launch of Emerging Leaders, a group of advocates under 40 representing the current values, needs and diversity of
Advocacy News
9.9.2024
White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans
New regulation, supported by Autism Speaks, strengthens parity protections and improves access and affordability of autism care for individuals with
News
9.3.2024
KPRC Houston reinforces dangers of wandering and drowning
KPRC Houston interviews Autism Speaks VP of Services & Supports Community Impact Lindsay Naeder on the tragic outcomes of wandering following the
News
9.3.2024
Forbes addresses bullying with Autism Speaks Champions of Change
Autism Speaks Champions of Change Logan Slaughter and Victoria Handy share their experiences and strategies to combat bullying at school.
Science News
8.27.2024
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh has joined our Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC).
Advocacy News
8.22.2024
Help us improve the autistic voting experience
Voting is the nation’s most fundamental right and a hallmark of democracy. Learn more about the voting experiences and needs of those with asd here.
News
8.13.2024
Disability Scoop Spotlights the Autism CARES Act
Disability Scoop highlights the looming deadline to pass the Autism CARES Act with quotes from Keith Wargo, CEO & President at Autism Speaks, on the
News
8.13.2024
Newsweek interviews Tonya Haynes on drowning dangers for autistic children
Tonya Haynes, Autism Speaks’ Champion of Change, shares her experience as a as caregiver who has seen the dangers of wandering with Newsweek.
Science News
8.12.2024
Cannabis and autism
Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, shares cannabis and autism studies that examine benefits of autism and cannabis to manage distressing behaviors.
Press Release
8.5.2024
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 advances through Congress with enhancements supported by Autism Speaks
The U.S. Senate HELP Committee recently passed the Autism CARES Act of 2024, including valuable new enhancements supported by Autism Speaks that will
Press Release
7.31.2024
Autism Speaks to honor Tallulah Willis at Los Angeles Gala
Autism Speaks is honoring Tallulah Willis, who is fostering understanding and inclusivity for the autism community since receiving her autism
News
7.25.2024
Autism Digest highlights Kadin McElwain’s journey with autism
Autism Speaks profiles Kadin McElwain about overcoming many challenges related to his autism to get where he is today.
News
7.25.2024