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Advocacy News
6.3.2024
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities
The Office of Civil Rights has issued new regulation that strengthens civil rights and anti-discrimination protections and will improve access to
News
5.23.2024
Sports Byline USA interviews Armani Williams
Sports Byline USA interviewed Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided his career in
News
5.23.2024
Travel + Leisure interviews Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks Senior Vice President of Advocacy
Autism Speaks’ Stuart Spielman shares how traveling with his son strengthened their bond and offered a sense of freedom.
Advocacy News
5.16.2024
New priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress
We are proud to celebrate this milestone in not only advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 but expanding its impact through new elements of the bill.
Science News
5.15.2024
World’s largest autism genome database expands
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently expanded to include an additional 2,489 fully sequenced
Press Release
5.15.2024
Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D. Appointed Chairman of Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the election of Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D., as the new chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2024.
Blog
5.2.2024
A note to parents of autistic children
If your child is newly diagnosed with ASD, don’t think of it as a burden, rather a different direction. Read a note to parents of autistic kids from
Blog
4.30.2024
BPD and autism
BPD and autism are distinct mental health conditions but share features which can lead to misdiagnosis. Learn more about misdiagnosis of BPD and
Blog
4.30.2024
Making sense of autistic meltdowns in adults
Autistic adults are vulnerable to meltdowns due to social, communication and sensory differences. Learn about autistic meltdowns in adults and what
Press Release
4.30.2024
New $2 million research initiative will study heart and brain health in people with autism
The American Heart Association and Autism Speaks are joining forces to fund pioneering research to learn more about how to enhance cardiovascular and
Blog
4.22.2024
Cheryl Chafos honors her late son, Zachary, by advocating for autism training among healthcare professionals
Zachary Chafos, a 19-year-old nonverbal autistic young adult with intellectual disabilities who suffered from seizures since age 14 and had some
Science News
4.22.2024
Autism Speaks opens grant applications for autistic researchers
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to announce a new round of our Predoctoral
Advocacy News
4.19.2024
Takeaways from the April 2024 IACC Meeting
This IACC meeting was an opportunity to recognize Autism Acceptance Month, share upcoming IACC publications and federal agency updates, and discuss
Science News
4.17.2024
Research shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism
A new study shows that there is no link between Tylenol and autism and that the previously reported connection is likely due to other underlying
Blog
4.15.2024
John Frizzell: Leveraging the talents of autistic individuals to 'boldy go where no one has gone before'
Acclaimed composer John Frizzell recently shared his ASD diagnosis, describing strengths and differences his autism offers that have helped him excel.
Blog
4.12.2024