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Science News
3.4.2020

What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?

Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by using these recommendations from the CDC. We care deeply about the well-being of our community, and we urge
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Blog
3.3.2020

My son may be different, but we're all different

James Guttman, the father of a nonverbal eight-year-old with autism, writes about how he is lucky to have a child on the spectrum. He elaborates on
autism and sleep: Autism Speaks endorses sleep guidelines for children with autism 
Science News
2.20.2020

Autism Speaks endorses sleep guidelines for children with autism 

Sleep problems are one of the most common reported medical conditions in children and teens with autism, affecting more than half the population. The
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Expert Opinion
2.13.2020

Dating tips for autistic adults

Autism and dating can be challenging. Click here to read dating tips for autistic adults by Brigid Rankowski, Dr. Lindsey Sterling, Lydia Wayman and
One Word-Kerry
Blog
2.12.2020

'Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories'

"Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories." Click here to read Kerry Magro's take on the quote.
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Blog
2.11.2020

Video: Introducing the new Autism Speaks

Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks is reintroducing ourselves, and our autism symbol, with a campaign to make 2020 a Year of Kindness.
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News
2.10.2020

Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks unveils reimagined visual identity and effort to make 2020 its “Year of Kindness”

Autism Speaks celebrates its 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined visual identity and launching a commitment to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness”
Together with NCAA coaches, broadcasters and fans, Autism Speaks promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism through Coaches Powering Forward initiative
News
1.30.2020

Together with NCAA coaches, broadcasters and fans, Autism Speaks promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism through Coaches Powering Forward initiative

To share their commitment to creating a more inclusive world for people with autism, college basketball coaches from across the country will wear
Freeform
Blog
1.21.2020

My review of ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ as an adult with autism

This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. A
Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits
Science News
1.14.2020

Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits

Genetics study suggests autism severity varies across identical twins, indicating that environmental influences on genes play a large role in the
Making progress toward the dream: Autism in the black community
Blog
1.10.2020

Making progress toward the dream: Autism in the Black community

As a Black parent of an autistic 10-year-old son named Jeremiah and as an outreach director for Autism Speaks, I am extremely grateful that I can
Christmas Kim M.
Blog
1.9.2020

I 'hope for happy' in my autistic son's future

"None of us knows what the future holds for our kids, or for us. But it is so important to keep the 'hope for happy' alive.."
Float Review
Blog
1.9.2020

My review of Pixar’s ‘Float’ as an adult with autism

Click here to read a review of the Float movie from Kerry Magro, an adult with autism. The short film now on Disney+ has an autism metaphor that will
Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities
Science News
1.7.2020

Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities

Jim Ronyak and his wife drove their son 176 miles, each way, every weekend to receive services when they lived on the Colville Reservation in
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News
12.20.2019

NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign

The proceeds from these auctions will help drive our mission to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Pedro, Gaby and Jair Velasco used Spanish-language resources to help their extended family understand Jair’s autism diagnosis.
Blog
12.17.2019

Spanish resources help bilingual families in the autism community overcome language barriers

Click to see how Autism Speaks' Spanish language resources helped support Felipe's family and overcome language barriers.