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Advocacy News
1.28.2022
New Texas ABA Medicaid benefit
Click here to learn about the new Texas ABA Medicaid benefit. Effective February 1, 2022, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a covered benefit for
Science News
1.25.2022
Research reveals racial differences in perceptions of autism prior to diagnosis
Researchers studied 489 children between ages 1 and 15 at their first ASD evaluation. Participants were 48% white, 23% Black/African American, 10%
Advocacy News
1.6.2022
Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa Governor Reynolds for support of community
Autism advocates and families recognize Iowa Governor with the AS Public Service Award for championing initiatives that support autistic adults in
Advocacy News
12.30.2021
2021 Advocacy Highlights
Our Advocacy Team pursues policy solutions throughout the year that protect the rights of and enhance the services and supports for people with autism
Science News
12.28.2021
U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory on youth mental health crisis
To face the growing mental health crisis among the youth, the ACNet is committed to improving mental health for autistic youth. Read more.
Science News
12.17.2021
New study shows negative effect of COVID-19 school closures on autistic children
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, families across the country are coping with uncertainty and changes in routine caused by emergency school closures.
Science News
12.17.2021
Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to empower early-career scientists through
Press Release
12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
A new study shows that the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and engage with their autistic children. Read
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and
Science News
11.15.2021
New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents
A new study reveals significant differences in sexual orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. Click
News
10.19.2021
Autism Speaks elects Jennifer Seidel to its national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and
Press Release
10.7.2021
Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks
Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of
Advocacy News
10.6.2021
Autism Speaks recognizes Nebraska legislators as autism champions
Autism advocates joined us in recognizing the leadership of Speaker Mike Hilgers, Senator Lynne Walz and Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner
Science News
10.5.2021