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My experiences in the world of dating on the spectrum
Life on the Spectrum
2.9.2022

My experiences in the world of dating on the spectrum

In this blog, you’ll meet Miyah Rose, an autistic woman who share stories of her personal journey and provides unique perspectives about love and
Dr. Kerry Magro, EdD
Blog
2.9.2022

Falling in love on the autism spectrum

For most of his life, Kerry Magro struggled with picking up social cues, engaging in small talk and understanding the many unspoken intricacies of
Autism Speaks awards nearly $600,000 in Research Planning Grants
Science News
2.8.2022

Autism Speaks awards nearly $600,000 in Research Planning Grants

Autism Speaks is announcing grant funding to two research teams working to develop a model of care for autistic people across the lifespan who are
ABA hero courtesy Thompson Center
Advocacy News
2.8.2022

Historic progress in children’s Medicaid coverage of autism services

This month, Texas became the 50th state to implement its Medicaid autism services benefit which provides coverage for ABA therapy when medically
Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients
News
2.1.2022

Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients

Autism Speaks is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Local Impact Grants. Our Local Impact Grants fund non-profit programs that provide
WHO Caregiver Skills Training improves parent and child outcomes in urban India
Science News
2.1.2022

WHO Caregiver Skills Training improves parent and child outcomes in urban India

Research published recently in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders shows that the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Caregiver Skills
An autism mom’s hope of a kinder, more inclusive world for her 6-year-old son
Blog
1.31.2022

An autism mom’s hope of a kinder, more inclusive world for her 6-year-old son

Hendrix, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, continues to make strides toward reaching his full potential. Read more here.
Meet Jada B.
Blog
1.31.2022

Jada B: Shattering misconceptions in the autism community

Jada is a high school junior in Alabama who refuses to let her autism limit her from achieving her goals. In this blog, her mom Danisha shares how her
A teenager of Indian heritage  with a green and white striped shirt and looks at his mother standing in a red shirt in front of colorful fall trees
Blog
1.31.2022

Seven lessons I learned as my son with autism transitioned to his teen years

As my son turns 13, I reflect upon the years passed by.
Autism Speaks partners with The Color of Autism Foundation to support caregivers of autistic children in Detroit
Blog
1.31.2022

Autism Speaks partners with The Color of Autism Foundation to support caregivers of autistic children in Detroit

In this Q&A, Pamela Dixon, director of clinical services and inclusion at Autism Speaks, discusses how Autism Speaks and The Color of Autism
Group of children walking
Science News
1.25.2022

Research reveals racial differences in perceptions of autism prior to diagnosis

Researchers studied 489 children between ages 1 and 15 at their first ASD evaluation. Participants were 48% white, 23% Black/African American, 10%
Smiley face and the words stay safe painted on a sidewalk
Blog
1.25.2022

Q&A: Coping with COVID-19

As Omnicron cases rise, children with autism and their families continue to feel the impact of the pandemic. School closures and staff shortages are
Doctor holding phone
Blog
1.25.2022

Q&A: Reimagining autism assessments

In this Q&A, Dr. Judith S. Miller, psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Children’s
In our own words: Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the autism community shares how life has changed
Blog
1.12.2022

In our own words: Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the autism community shares how life has changed

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way we live, work, socialize and even spend time with family. For some people with autism and their
2021 in gold firework lettering
Advocacy News
12.30.2021

2021 Advocacy Highlights

Our Advocacy Team pursues policy solutions throughout the year that protect the rights of and enhance the services and supports for people with autism
U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory on youth mental health crisis
Science News
12.28.2021

U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory on youth mental health crisis

To face the growing mental health crisis among the youth, the ACNet is committed to improving mental health for autistic youth. Read more.