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Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
3.30.2023

A Letter from Autism Speaks CEO this World Autism Month

Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S.
Press Release
3.23.2023

Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.

The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2023 Logo
Press Release
3.13.2023

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community

Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel
Strand of DNA
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks partner DNAstack is named 2023 Company of the Year

Click here to read about DNAstack’s groundbreaking work to unlock the power of genomics and health data through software and their recent recognition
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee

Dr. Charles Reynolds, M.D., and Dr. Brett Abrahams, Ph.D., have joined the Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC). The committee
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee

Autism Speaks is establishing an Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee that will operate alongside our Medical and Science Advisory
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
2.13.2023

Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and more, along with many special guests, will return to
Autism Speaks - Coaches Powering Forward
Press Release
1.31.2023

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward Week Unites the NCAA Community to Make a World of Difference for People with Autism

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring college basketball coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans
Gunjan Seth
Science News
1.12.2023

Autism Care Network family partner wins CHC Patient and Family Leadership Award

Autism Speaks is thrilled to congratulate Gunjan Seth, family partner to the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network (ACNet), for winning the 2022 Children
2022 with colorful fireworks behind numbers
Advocacy News
12.31.2022

2022 Advocacy Highlights

Today, we celebrate the policy milestones and accomplishments that your support helped us achieve in 2022.
US Capitol building
Advocacy News
12.23.2022

Milestone wins for the autism community in federal bill

The hard work of advocates across the country and congressional champions for the autism community came to fruition with the passage of a federal
Award recipient Lindsey Carter and her colleagues at the Montana Dept. of Public Health's Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division
Advocacy News
12.21.2022

Autism Speaks recognizes public health leaders for meaningful changes to Montana’s Medicaid Program for Children and Young Adults

Autism Speaks recognized Lindsey Carter, Bureau Chief of the Developmental Disabilities Program at the Montana Department of Public Health, with a
people taking notes at a conference
Science News
12.2.2022

Autism Speaks and CAAAC host research conference for Chinese American community

Click here to learn about the inaugural conference on autism across the life span hosted by the Chinese American Association for Autistic Community
crystallized DNA
Press Release
11.17.2022

Autism Speaks MSSNG database provides data for world’s largest autism whole-genome sequencing study, revealing 134 autism-linked genes

Autism Speaks MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently provided researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children
Photo of Santa Claus with child on lap
Press Release
11.15.2022

Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities

Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
Autism Speaks staff Josh Cobbs handing puzzle piece shaped acrylic award to Rep. Meyer
Advocacy News
11.15.2022

Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa legislator as champion for our community

On November 14, 2022, autism advocates recognized Representative Ann Meyer for helping to pass legislation that will provide additional consumer