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Autism Speaks Emerging Leaders
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
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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
Reconocer y prevenir los malos tratos
Blog
9.9.2024

Reconocer y prevenir los malos tratos

Dado lo fundamental que es mantener seguros a nuestros seres queridos, Autism Speaks ha proporcionado información de expertos en la materia en la que
Seguridad en el agua y la natación
Blog
9.9.2024

Seguridad en el agua y la natación

Muchas personas autistas se sienten atraídas por el agua y algunas son incapaces de comprender los peligros que conlleva. Trágicamente, la principal
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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
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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.
Mayada Elsabbagh
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).
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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.
Every vote counts
Blog
8.20.2024

Voting facts: Dispelling myths & misconceptions

Myths around voting threaten election turnout. Here we set the record straight around the most common misconceptions heard among eligible voters with
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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
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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.
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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.
person holding a white box with "VOTE" on the front and an American flag hanging out the top
Blog
8.9.2024

Voting rights: Federal laws protecting voters with disabilities

Americans with disabilities, including autism, are entitled to vote. Your ability to vote is protected by federal laws and there are accommodations
Star Wars performance at Disneyland
Blog
8.6.2024

Guía sobre el autismo en Disneyland

Lea nuestra guía sobre el autismo en Disneyland para obtener información y consejos sobre cómo Disneyland hace adaptaciones y apoya a los huéspedes
US Capitol building
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
Jude with his Wilson basketball
Blog
8.2.2024

Ballers: How a self-advocate mom expanded her son’s world through basketball

According to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), over 450 million people play basketball around the world.    Make that 450 million