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Aspiritech Training
Blog
1.4.2024

Beneficiario de una subvención: capacitación para trabajar en Aspiritech

Aspiritech, una empresa de pruebas de control de calidad de software cerca de Chicago, Illinois, brinda capacitación y empleo a adultos que se
D'Onta Foreman Chicago Bears My Cause My Cleats
News
12.15.2023

NFL players show support of Autism Speaks during My Cause My Cleats

Imagine owning a piece of NFL history while supporting a great cause. That's right – you can now bid on the very cleats worn by your favorite NFL
A young boy in a navy shirt sits next to a christmas tree with the words "don't jude. It's everyone's holiday season."
Blog
12.13.2023

Embracing the Holidays: Navigating Gatherings with Autism

Don’t judge. It’s everyone’s holiday season. I wanted to share some strategies and insights that may help your loved one from my first-person
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
12.9.2023

Autism Speaks CEO Stands with Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy

As the CEO of Autism Speaks, I am deeply saddened by the hurtful and harmful language on social media directed at Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
Zak and his parents, Mona and Stuart
Advocacy News
12.7.2023

Advocating for those with severe, intense and challenging behaviors

As we discuss the progress and the future of services for autistic individuals with severe challenges, we also reimagine the landscape of autism
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
Blog
12.7.2023

How neurodiverse talent can boost your business and the broader community

Keith Wargo, President and CEO Autism Speaks, explains how hiring neurodiverse individuals benefits businesses and the overall economy. Read more.
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Science News
12.1.2023

Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future

In a new report from the WHO, UNICEF and Autism Speaks, we outline three action items that could improve care for autistic children and their families
CAPD Fellowship RFA
Science News
12.1.2023

Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder

Autism Speaks today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of research grants on the study of central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks logo
Blog
11.30.2023

Unity in Diversity: Harnessing the Strength of Inclusive Social Media Communities

Our work at Autism Speaks goes beyond advocacy and awareness; we want people to feel seen, heard, and safe. Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
Alex smiling and looking down
Blog
11.29.2023

Catching Up with Alex and Blu Star Productions

Click here to catch up with Alex, director/producer of Free Play, a documentary about the creation of Middle Tennessee’s largest all-inclusive
A boy laughs on a orange sofa with his tongue out and is wearing navy colored clothes
Blog
11.21.2023

I'm a mother of a child with profound autism. I want to share our story.

Read about how Eileen Lamb and her son Charlie used the M-CHAT screening questionnaire to get diagnosed with autism, learn about Charlie’s profound
Dr. Russell Shilling
Science News
11.6.2023

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Russell Shilling to the Medical and Science Advisory Committee

Russell Shilling, Ph.D., has joined Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee provides guidance on achieving our scientific
Joanna and her mom
Blog
11.2.2023

Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch

Read how Autism Speaks relationship with the Varnedoe Family began with a phone call on fundraising for a golf event in support of their son on the
a doctor and a florist smiling
Blog
11.1.2023

Autism and Employment: The Need for a Full-Spectrum Perspective

Autism Speaks CEO and the President of the National Council on Severe Autism discuss the importance of employment for autistic people. Click here to
clipboard holding white paper with "MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES" written on it, laying on top of photos of people; five strips of blue tape surrounding sign
Advocacy News
11.1.2023

Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people

The new MHPAEA proposed rule would be an important step towards removing barriers to coverage of mental health services for autistic individuals.
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Advocacy News
10.13.2023

Takeaways from the October 2023 IACC Meeting

The October 2023 IACC meeting recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month and discussed upcoming IACC publications, federal agency