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Blog
10.18.2022
Happy Halloween: A guide for making the holiday fun for everyone
For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on
Blog
10.17.2022
Meet Scott Rubin, inspiration for Autism After 21, and his mom, Michelle, the organization’s founder
Michelle Rubin started the transition to employment for her autistic son, diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, in high school.
Blog
10.17.2022
In Our Own Words: Embracing empathy and individuality to overcome bullying
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, you’ll meet Halle and Alyssa, two young women who have overcome bullying in their own ways by
Blog
10.17.2022
Expert Q&A: Dr. Ryan Adams shares tips and resources to end bullying
Click here to read a Q&A where Dr. Adams discusses some of his key research findings and shares his autism bullying prevention guides for teens,
Advocacy News
10.10.2022
The Importance of Generally Accepted Standards of Care
The Wit decision represents the most successful effort to date to hold health insurers accountable for unequal coverage of mental health disorders.
Science Blog
10.9.2022
Autism and mental health in young people
Autism Speaks research provides guidance on how to identify autistic children at risk of mental health crisis and support them and their care
Blog
10.7.2022
Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job
Autism Speaks Human Resources department shares tips with autistic job seekers to help them land a job.
Blog
10.6.2022
Chris Tidmarsh is plowing a path to employment for other autistic adults at Green Bridge Growers
Read how an autistic entrepreneur quit the traditional workforce and made it his mission to grow good food and create good jobs for autistic adults.
Blog
10.5.2022
Catching up with Kaitlyn Y.
Click here to catch up with Kaitlyn Y., the former Spectrum Spotlight star had just begun her transition to adulthood, working alongside her mom at
Blog
10.4.2022
A family found answers through the MSSNG program
When Trey M., 30, was first diagnosed with autism in 1995 at age 3, his family got straight to work finding information, therapies and supports that
Blog
9.29.2022
My reality of growing up with a severely impacted autistic brother
Gary, age 20, provides a candid look into what it’s like growing up with a sibling on the spectrum who experiences aggressive outbursts. Click here to
Blog
9.28.2022
Expert Q&A: How ABA therapy can help with severe behaviors
In this Q&A, Karryn Naranjo, BCBA, shares information about how ABA therapy can help reduce severe behaviors. Click here to read more.
Blog
9.28.2022
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors
In this Q&A, sibling researcher Emily Rubin, LICSW, shares information about the impact of aggression on siblings and the virtual sibling support
Science News
9.13.2022
Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research
Autism Speaks announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. Click here to learn more,
Advocacy News
9.9.2022
Autism Speaks and Congresswoman Grace Meng address the importance of Caregiver Skills Training Programs in local communities
Autism Speaks President and CEO Keith Wargo joined Congresswoman Grace Meng, leaders and staff of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center and
Blog
9.7.2022