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6.16.2021
Father’s Day Q&A with Dany C., a military veteran raising three children, including two teenage boys on the spectrum
Dany C., 38, is a single dad to three boys - Jaden, 15, Daniel 13, (both on the autism spectrum) and Xavi, 9. He says one of the most important
Blog
6.16.2021
As a dad to two special needs children, sometimes it feels good just to hear you’re doing an okay job
First and foremost, I want to wish my dad a Happy Father’s Day. My dad turns 95 this year and will be celebrating his 69th Father’s Day! My mom and
Blog
6.16.2021
In my own words: Father’s Day from the perspective of an autistic dad
Jeff R., a dad on the autism spectrum opens up about his 25-year-old son, Jonathan, who has Down syndrome and autism. Read more about his life as a
Blog
6.14.2021
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
Meet Lonna L. – general manager of White Castle Store #53 in St. Louis, Missouri. This long-time “Craver” has been part of the family-owned company
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental
Blog
6.2.2021
In our own words: what Pride Month means to me
Mark W., 29, Karen W., 29, Jose J., 22 and Sarah G., 35, share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to
Blog
6.2.2021
Pride in Yourself
Click here to read personal experiences from Brigid and what she thinks about the overlap between the autism community and the LGBTAQ+ community.
Blog
6.2.2021
The toll pandemic isolation took on me and my autistic son
How virtual conversations let a mother and son connect through their love of drawing.
Science News
5.24.2021
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference
On April 27-28, 2021, Autism Speaks hosted autism advocates and stakeholders from 46 countries to discuss their efforts to promote greater autism
Advocacy News
5.21.2021
Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding
Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased
Science News
5.21.2021
Study reveals long-term language benefits of early intensive behavioral intervention for autism
Recent findings suggest that early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs are a promising solution for improving language outcomes in
Science News
5.21.2021
Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea
A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher
Science News
5.21.2021
Researchers report findings on getting autism treatments into diverse communities
After a year of increased mainstream attention on racial and other social inequities, research presentations on Day 3 of the International Society for
Science News
5.21.2021
Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research
With the selection of six sites across North America to pilot a bold new research program, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada announce the launch
Blog
5.19.2021
Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant funds swimming lessons for the autism community in Baltimore
In April, the League for People with Disabilities – a non-profit committed to helping individuals gain independence, increase self-sufficiency and
Advocacy News
5.19.2021