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Press Release
4.17.2025

LinusBio and Autism Speaks partner to promote earlier autism diagnosis and intervention

LinusBio and Autism Speaks announced a partnership to advance early autism diagnosis and intervention by using ClearStrand-ASD — LinusBio’s first-in
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 31 children in the U.S.
Science News
4.15.2025

Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 31 children in the U.S.

The CDC released new autism prevalence data showing that 1 in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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News
4.14.2025

Exceptional Parent Magazine breaks down the latest Autism by the Numbers data

In a new article for Exceptional Parent Magazine, Autism Speaks’ Marta Chmielowicz breaks down key findings from the new Autism by the Numbers Annual
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News
4.14.2025

New in Autism Spectrum News: Supporting healthier eating habits in autistic children

In a new article for Autism Spectrum News, Autism Speaks’ Marta Chmielowicz shares practical tips for families looking to support healthier eating
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Science News
4.9.2025

2025 Autism by the Numbers Annual Report now live

Autism Speaks has released its 2025 Autism by the Numbers Annual Report, a resource that offers a look at the experiences of autistic people across
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Advocacy News
4.3.2025

IDEA Full Funding Act reintroduced in Congress

This bipartisan bill creates a clear and accountable path for the federal government to meet its funding commitment to students with autism and other
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Advocacy News
4.3.2025

New bills introduced in Congress would increase financial security and caregiver support for the autism community

Autism Speaks is proud to support three bills that aim to empower people with autism and their caregivers.
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Blog
4.2.2025

The heart behind the glove: Danielle Gibson Whorton’s journey to support Autism Speaks

Danielle's reflection on her personal connection to autism led her to a partnership with Wilson to design a custom glove to raise awareness for Autism
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Science News
4.2.2025

Request for applications: 2026 AHA Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Autism Speaks and the AHA announce 2026 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships to support autism, cardiovascular and brain health research.
Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month and 20th anniversary by Redefining Possible
Press Release
4.1.2025

Autism Speaks launches “Redefine Possible” campaign to mark 20th anniversary and drive action during World Autism Month

Autism Speaks is marking its 20th anniversary by launching a new campaign addressing barriers in healthcare, housing, education, and employment:
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Advocacy News
3.31.2025

Policy Pulse | Cherry blossoms bloom while budgets loom

This newsletter edition highlights the importance of Medicaid funding and shares an update from Capitol Hill, recent state advocacy developments, and
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Blog
3.31.2025

A letter from Autism Speaks CEO: Redefining Possible in our next 20 years

Autism Speaks CEO celebrates World Autism Month and Autism Speaks’ 20th anniversary by announcing the launch of a new commitment: Redefine Possible.
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Advocacy News
3.31.2025

With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”

CEO of Community Support Services shares about the importance of developmental disability (DD) services, her staff and people they serve, and
two children with the Easter bunny at a sensory-friendly Bunny Cares event hosted by Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs
Press Release
3.27.2025

Cherry Hill Programs celebrates 10 years of standing with Autism Speaks to deliver sensory-friendly Bunny Cares photo experiences to the autism community

This April, Cherry Hill Programs celebrates a milestone with the continuation of its Bunny Cares photo experience, set to take place at hundreds of
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Blog
3.25.2025

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Colin Holderman: A pitch for inclusion

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Colin Holderman has always understood the power of inclusion. Growing up with his older sister, Taylor, who has Angelman
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Press Release
3.25.2025

Chuck E. Cheese champions inclusivity in world autism month and beyond

Family entertainment brand partners with Autism Speaks and Shine Global; national Sensory Sensitive Sundays event is April 27