Articles
Blog
11.11.2019
Video: DIY communicator cards
Watch this video to see how you can create a DIY on-the go communicator card deck at home.
Blog
11.4.2019
Video: DIY stress creatures
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own stress creature.
Blog
10.28.2019
Helping shape the way characters with autism are portrayed
"I hope that any person with autism who is reading this that you continue to nurture your strengths and interests to go after whatever you want to do
Blog
10.28.2019
Video: DIY sensory bottles
Watch this video for instructions on how to create a DIY sensory bottle for yourself or a sensory-seeker in your family.
Life on the Spectrum
10.23.2019
It's time to stop the stigma
Having a true friend is having someone who accepts you for you, regardless of your flaws. Read more from Ryan Lee, a rising self-advocate.
Life on the Spectrum
10.22.2019
Financial services: A personal mission to give back to the autistic community
Andrew Komarow was diagnosed with autism at age 28. As Founder and President of Planning Across the Spectrum, he focuses his expertise in financial
Press Release
10.22.2019
Introducing Delivering Jobs
Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign.
Blog
10.21.2019
Video: DIY weighted lap buddy
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own weighted lap buddy.
Science News
10.17.2019
Video: Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthood
Special education professor Kerrie Shogren, Ph.D., shared her work on the role of self-determination in supporting autistic people as they transition
Science News
10.17.2019
Professor and autism self-advocate delivers remarks on strengths-based planning and outcomes in transition to adulthood
Keynote speaker Stephen Shore, Ed.D., addressed his experience growing up with autism, navigating school and finding his role in education and
Science News
10.16.2019
Autism Speaks releases newest MSSNG database
Autism Speaks’ groundbreaking MSSNG project today released an autism dataset with more than 11,000 whole genomes of individuals with autism and their
Press Release
10.14.2019
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019
World-class chefs channel their culinary talents for a cause at 13th annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, raising vital funds for research,
News
10.11.2019
Join Us for a Brighter Life on the Spectrum
Introducing a new brand campaign, For a Brighter Life on the Spectrum, inspired by the vast and diverse autism community.
Press Release
10.9.2019
Autism Speaks elects Oxford Properties VP Adam Frazier to national board
“Adam has distinguished himself in the business world, while maintaining a deep commitment to his family and community,” said Autism Speaks Board
Life on the Spectrum
10.3.2019
Accepting myself and my autism changed my life
My message is that yes you have a disability but your disability doesn't have you, it does not define who you are and that you too can do anything.
Blog
10.3.2019