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Press Release
8.16.2022
Autism Speaks awards $320,000 in grants to 71 organizations serving the ASD community
Autism Speaks announces this year’s recipients of their annual Local Impact Grants. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide
Blog
8.10.2022
Expert Q&A: Planning for the future
Click here to read an expert Q&A with Dr. Tamar Heller, distinguished professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, on transition and planning
Blog
8.10.2022
Planning is the key to a smooth transition into adulthood
Click here to read a mother’s perspective on her daughter’s teenage years and journey into adulthood.
Blog
8.10.2022
Graduating from the pediatrician to the adult doctor
When is it time for you or your autistic child to graduate from the pediatrician to an adult doctor? Find out here and learn tips to make the
Blog
8.1.2022
MLB legend Will Clark “thrilled” to be an advocate for autism community
Click here to read about former Major League Baseball player Will Clark and how he is thrilled to be an advocate for the autism community.
Blog
7.29.2022
It's ok to ask for help
"Find your people. And never stop reaching out when you’ve found them."
Science News
7.26.2022
Autism Speaks hosts the Thought Leadership Summit on Autism and Aging
Click here to watch some of the key sessions from Day 1 and Day 2 of the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Autism and Aging.
Advocacy News
7.13.2022
Autism Speaks applauds progress in U.S. House on key funding priorities
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that includes $10 million increase to expand the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring
Blog
7.12.2022
In my own words: What Disability Pride Month means to me
Amanda R., 24, Michael G., 40, and Lauryn G., 7, and her mom, Veronica, share personal stories about how autism has touched their lives, discuss why
Blog
7.11.2022
Learning to love myself
Click here to read an excerpt from Sam Farmer’s personal, heartfelt book, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road: Small Steps, Challenges, and Triumphs
Blog
6.28.2022
An autistic self-advocate shares his COVID-19 vaccine experience
Click here to read about how autistic self-advocate, Paul Silver, faced his fear of needles to make sure the people in his community stayed safe and
Blog
6.16.2022
The moment I realized acceptance of autistics is spreading
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty recounts the moment she realized that acceptance of autistics was spreading. Read more here.
Blog
6.16.2022
My nonverbal son’s autism is not a tragedy
"The journey is unquestionably difficult, but it’s also full of lovely memories, amazing stories and a lot of laughter. Above all, my son, my guide is
Blog
6.16.2022
My daughter with autism is entering the adult world
As a mother, this has been my life: to love and protect her, but now I have to learn to let go and let her experience all that life offers.
Blog
6.15.2022
Meet Andrew K, an autistic man navigating fatherhood for the first (and second) time
Andrew received an autism diagnosis on his first Father's Day. Read more about how he breaks self-doubt and changes his mentality to be a good father.
Blog
6.15.2022