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Make your support 4X stronger than ever during World Autism Month.

Give today and your contribution gets a 4X Match. That means 4X the breakthroughs for the autism community.

April is World Autism Month

The voices of autistic people, families, and advocates are louder than ever and the momentum for progress is real.

Together with the autism community, Autism Speaks is focused on the future: advancing health and longevity, expanding purpose and opportunity, and strengthening community and living supports for autistic people across the lifespan. We are elevating the experiences and needs of adults with autism and individuals with profound autism, ensuring their voices, their families, and their futures are front and center.

This is our moment. This is our movement. Let’s Redefine Possible. Join us.

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Autism Speaks influences policy at the state and federal government levels. To do this, we work with Congress, the White House, state legislators, agencies, and regulators.

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Empower Walk & 5K Run - making change happen!

Join the Empower Walk & 5K Run

The Empower Walk & 5K Run combines our signature Walk with an exciting new 5K Run. While we’ve updated the name and logo, our mission remains unchanged: to create a more inclusive world. The Empower Walk & 5K Run is for everyone who wants to make a difference in the autism community. Whether you choose to walk or run, participate as an individual or as part of a team — join us today to be a part of something truly impactful!

4.2.26

Building the next generation of autism advocates

Celebrate World Autism Month by turning awareness into action with our Advocacy Academy and Champions of Change to drive meaningful progress and

3.31.26

Chuck E. Cheese introduces sensory sensitive birthdays this World Autism Month

Chuck E. Cheese is kicking off World Autism Month with the launch of new Sensory Sensitive Birthdays. This inclusive birthday party experience

3.19.26

Introducing our new State Advocate's Guide

Register to be among the first to use a new toolkit designed by and for autistic advocates, family members, and allies to support effective advocacy

3.18.26

Upholding the promise of the Autism CARES Act

Learn how we’re tracking the Autism CARES Act to ensure federal research reflects the diverse needs and lived experiences of the autism community.

two children with the Easter bunny at a sensory-friendly Bunny Cares event hosted by Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs

3.17.26

Cherry Hill Programs partners with Autism Speaks to offer sensory-friendly Bunny Cares photo experiences to the autism community

Join Cherry Hill Programs & Autism Speaks on March 22, 2026, for Bunny Cares: a sensory-friendly Easter Bunny photo experience for families with

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3.16.26

Policy Pulse | Building momentum for what’s next

This newsletter edition highlights updates with the federal budget, state advocacy days, spotlighting Black voices in advocacy and more.

Do you have a job that's right for someone with autism? If you're hiring, the answer is yes!

Our Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) program can help!

Learn more about WIN

Billy and Tami Mayfair on a gold course. Credit Bill Greenblatt

Billy Mayfair and wife, Tami

By default, learning about myself helped me better him, and he helped better me

Read Billy Mayfair and wife, Tami's Story

Percy and Amelie working with John Smith, owner and coach at New Strength Adaptive Fitness

Cassie H. and her children, Amelie and Percy

Fortunately, I get the honor of witnessing so many breakthrough moments and personal wins – both big and small.

Read Cassie H. and her children, Amelie and Percy 's Story

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Logan D. and her brother, Isaac

Isaac and I have never shared a spoken conversation but our relationship is deeper than anything language could express.

Read Logan D. and her brother, Isaac's Story

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Concepcion, Jury and Justice

Remember, it’s okay to pause and take a break — that doesn’t make us bad parents. We’re only human, and we get tired too. Finding balance is essential, both for ourselves and for our children.

Read Concepcion, Jury and Justice's Story

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If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.

- Dr. Stephen Shore

Make your support 4X stronger than ever during World Autism Month.

April is World Autism Month

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