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Blog
12.1.2022
Catching up with Scarlett: Autistic second grader and her super mom thrive in 2022
Catch up with 7-year old Scarlett D., who has progressed to a new school in a co-teaching classroom and started cheerleading, and learn how she and
Blog
11.29.2022
How to make the holidays more meaningful for yourself and your autistic loved ones
Making the holidays enjoyable for and inclusive of autistic people and their families is not necessarily about avoiding challenges. It is about doing
Blog
11.29.2022
It's okay to ask for help as a caregiver
"Caregivers don’t need help, we’ve got this, besides it’s easier just to do it ourselves. Yes, it may be true sometimes, but the less often we ask for
Press Release
11.17.2022
Autism Speaks MSSNG database provides data for world’s largest autism whole-genome sequencing study, revealing 134 autism-linked genes
Autism Speaks MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently provided researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children
Blog
11.17.2022
Giving Thanks: Autistic adult credits his family, friends and therapy for his good life
My name is Sean H. I’m 34-years-old and I have autism. I was diagnosed at 2, but I didn’t really understand that I had autism until
Blog
11.16.2022
Tips for autistic people to make the holidays happy
Contributor Brigid Rankowski shares tools and supports to help other autistic people manage holiday gatherings.
Blog
11.16.2022
Home for the holidays: Ways to make sure your autistic child enjoys their break
Autism Response Team member Martha C. shares tips she uses to help her autistic son adjust to the change in schedule during his break from school.
Blog
11.16.2022
Autism-friendly holidays: How to make sure all is calm when all is bright
Mom J-Jaye loves the holidays. Her 17-year-old son, Jackson, who has profound autism, doesn’t always love them as much. Here she shares how her family
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving
Holidays like Thanksgiving can be stressful for people with autism and their families. Here behavioral expert Arianna Esposito and self-advocate Anne
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday Safety Plan: Preventing meltdowns, wanderings and accidents
Irene van der Zande, founder and executive director of Kidpower, offers safety tips to have before families with autistic loved ones venture into
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday air travel tips for autistic people and their families
Click here for autism travel tips. Talking, story telling, and using visuals about travel are among the tips to help make the process go smoothly.
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Five tips for success with toilet issues while on the road
Click here to read an expert opinion by psychologist and behavior analyst Daniel W. Mruzek, on successful travel during a road trip.
Blog
11.15.2022
Tips to create inclusive sports and recreation activities
Inclusive sports and recreation are a good option for many autistic individuals. Learn how to make a non-adaptive actity inclusive.
Press Release
11.15.2022
Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities
Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
Advocacy News
11.15.2022
Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa legislator as champion for our community
On November 14, 2022, autism advocates recognized Representative Ann Meyer for helping to pass legislation that will provide additional consumer
Science News
11.1.2022