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Science News
12.1.2023
Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future
In a new report from the WHO, UNICEF and Autism Speaks, we outline three action items that could improve care for autistic children and their families
Science News
12.1.2023
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of research grants on the study of central auditory processing disorder
Blog
11.30.2023
Unity in Diversity: Harnessing the Strength of Inclusive Social Media Communities
Our work at Autism Speaks goes beyond advocacy and awareness; we want people to feel seen, heard, and safe. Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
Blog
11.29.2023
Catching Up with Alex and Blu Star Productions
Click here to catch up with Alex, director/producer of Free Play, a documentary about the creation of Middle Tennessee’s largest all-inclusive
Blog
11.21.2023
I'm a mother of a child with profound autism. I want to share our story.
Charlie has profound autism. Charlie’s struggles are severe and life-threatening. Charlie has no sense of danger, which manifests in different ways,
Science News
11.6.2023
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Russell Shilling to the Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Russell Shilling, Ph.D., has joined Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee provides guidance on achieving our scientific
Blog
11.2.2023
Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch
Read how Autism Speaks relationship with the Varnedoe Family began with a phone call on fundraising for a golf event in support of their son on the
Blog
11.1.2023
Autism and Employment: The Need for a Full-Spectrum Perspective
Autism Speaks CEO and the President of the National Council on Severe Autism discuss the importance of employment for autistic people. Click here to
Advocacy News
11.1.2023
Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people
The new MHPAEA proposed rule would be an important step towards removing barriers to coverage of mental health services for autistic individuals.
Advocacy News
10.13.2023
Takeaways from the October 2023 IACC Meeting
The October 2023 IACC meeting recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month and discussed upcoming IACC publications, federal agency
Science News
10.9.2023
Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX
Autism Speaks announced nearly $135,000 in grant funding to a researcher studying the transition to adulthood for Latino autistic youth. Click here to
Blog
10.2.2023
Tricks to get treats: Autism- and budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas
Click here for autism and budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas for children spooked out by store bought ones.
Press Release
9.27.2023
Autism Speaks national board member Dr. Tom Frazier appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., member of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors, has been
News
9.19.2023
Charting a Path to Inclusion: A Call to Action from the WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Developmental Disabilities
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings this week in New York City, Autism Speaks and Qatar Foundation co-hosted the launch of the WHO
Advocacy News
9.14.2023
Maria Montenegro, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer
Maria shares how the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program is benefiting Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Advocacy News
9.14.2023