Articles
Blog
12.28.2021
The Autism Care Network works to improve mental health among autistic youth
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to have other mental health conditions that affect their overall health and well-being.
Blog
12.22.2021
Helping my autistic daughter enter the the adult world
Read how Lisa helped her autistic daughter with transition to adulthood during the COVID-19 pandemic and what she learned from the experience.
Blog
12.19.2021
Video: I ran the NYC marathon this year for my autistic brother
Jackson Isaacs ran the NYC Marathon for his younger brother with autism, Wyatt. Team Wyatt raised over $53k for Autism Speaks running the NYC Marathon
Science News
12.17.2021
New study shows negative effect of COVID-19 school closures on autistic children
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, families across the country are coping with uncertainty and changes in routine caused by emergency school closures.
Science News
12.17.2021
Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to empower early-career scientists through
Blog
12.16.2021
Many people don't see autism's most difficult challenges
A mom opens up about the impact of COVID on her autistic son and her family, sharing the good times and the hard times.
Press Release
12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Blog
12.2.2021
In our own words: Reflecting on 2021 and the year ahead
In this blog, you’ll get to know Miyah, 40, Curtis, 31, Griffey, 11 and Hudson, 6. In their own words and through accounts from their families, we’ll
Blog
12.2.2021
The Autism Response Team (ART) offers help and resources at your fingertips
One of our top mission priorities at Autism Speaks is to connect autistic people and their families with reliable information and services throughout
Blog
12.1.2021
Celebrating Christmas with Scarlett
When we last met Scarlett D., age 6, she was a spunky preschooler already defying expectations and making leaps and bounds in her communication skills
Blog
11.30.2021
The difficult decision to place my autistic son in a group home with 24/7 support
A mother details the difficult decision to place her autistic son in a group home after realizing he needed more support than her family could provide
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
A new study shows that the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and engage with their autistic children. Read
Blog
11.22.2021
Just looking at me you don’t know that I am different
"But what you don’t see is that I am disabled. I have an invisible disability."
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and
Science News
11.15.2021