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Helping her son Ryan reach his full potential is the goal of this autism mom
Blog
7.13.2021

Helping her son Ryan reach his full potential is the goal of this autism mom

Since Ryan was diagnosed with autism, his mom, Grace, has had a one-track mind when it comes to her son’s development: do whatever it takes to help
Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families
Blog
7.13.2021

Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families

Chris Antao, Founder and Owner of Gnome Surf, had a vision when he opened the surf therapy camp in 2015: create a world with kindness, love and
Pool Pointers for Inclusive Lifeguarding
Tool Kit Excerpt
7.12.2021

Pool and Water Safety for Lifeguards

According to a 2011 study, 91 percent of deaths in autistic children who wandered were a result of drowning accidents. Here are tips to prevent
Autism Speaks opposes ruling allowing electric shock therapy
Advocacy News
7.10.2021

Autism Speaks opposes ruling allowing electric shock therapy

Devices used to curb harming behaviors in disabled children and adults have been banned since 2020
A young women wearing green and a black hat, makes a peace sign
Blog
7.9.2021

I stim to communicate my feelings

In this blog post, Victoria Handy explains what stimming is and how she stims to communicate her feelings.
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
Press Release
7.7.2021

Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks
A school classroom full of students sitting at their desks with the teacher at the front of the class.
Advocacy News
7.7.2021

Ohio Autism Scholarship receives increased funding

An Autism Speaks-supported initiative to increase the annual amount of the Ohio Autism Scholarship was included in the newly-approved Ohio state
covid-19 virus
Science News
7.2.2021

Autism Speaks hosts webinar on COVID-19 vaccine accessibility tools

In support of the White House’s Vaccine Month of Action, Autism Speaks hosted a webinar in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and
Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth
Science News
7.1.2021

Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth

A government-funded project meant to help low-income adolescents with disabilities become financially stable adults doubled employment rates in
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
Science News
7.1.2021

Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children

A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Science News
6.29.2021

Social media offers benefits for autistic community

Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Why we celebrate Disability Pride Month
Blog
6.29.2021

Finding myself in autism

Hear Dorian C., 34, Ashley R., 16, and Brian C., 37, open up about their personal connections to the autism community and why it’s important we
A young boy in a bright yellow shirt looks out in the distance in his mother's arms, as the mother in glasses and a polka dot shirt looks at him
Blog
6.24.2021

We're all in this together, as members of the autism community

"I realized in a very tangible way, that we, none of us are alone, we must reach to each other and not be afraid to share a smile. And most
A young boy in an orange shirt sits on the beach under a red umbrella. He is holding a device and smiling at the camera
Blog
6.22.2021

Preparing for my son with autism's adult life

"So in the end I know we simply have to continue to move forward. I know I have to do my best to create a continuation of the good life you’ve had at
Young women smiling at the camera, with braids in her hair and blue eyeshadow
Blog
6.22.2021

Why accepting my flaws was important as an autistic mom

Victoria Handy, an autistic mother, explains why it is important to accept your flaws and how dealing with trauma from your past can help encourage
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Science News
6.18.2021

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee