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Science News
7.1.2021
Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth
A government-funded project meant to help low-income adolescents with disabilities become financially stable adults doubled employment rates in
Science News
7.1.2021
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Science News
6.29.2021
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Blog
6.29.2021
Finding myself in autism
Hear Dorian C., 34, Ashley R., 16, and Brian C., 37, open up about their personal connections to the autism community and why it’s important we
Blog
6.24.2021
We're all in this together, as members of the autism community
"I realized in a very tangible way, that we, none of us are alone, we must reach to each other and not be afraid to share a smile. And most
Blog
6.22.2021
Preparing for my son with autism's adult life
"So in the end I know we simply have to continue to move forward. I know I have to do my best to create a continuation of the good life you’ve had at
Blog
6.22.2021
Why accepting my flaws was important as an autistic mom
Victoria Handy, an autistic mother, explains why it is important to accept your flaws and how dealing with trauma from your past can help encourage
Science News
6.18.2021
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee
Blog
6.16.2021
Father’s Day Q&A with Dany C., a military veteran raising three children, including two teenage boys on the spectrum
Dany C., 38, is a single dad to three boys - Jaden, 15, Daniel 13, (both on the autism spectrum) and Xavi, 9. He says one of the most important
Blog
6.16.2021
As a dad to two special needs children, sometimes it feels good just to hear you’re doing an okay job
First and foremost, I want to wish my dad a Happy Father’s Day. My dad turns 95 this year and will be celebrating his 69th Father’s Day! My mom and
Blog
6.16.2021
In my own words: Father’s Day from the perspective of an autistic dad
Jeff R., a dad on the autism spectrum opens up about his 25-year-old son, Jonathan, who has Down syndrome and autism. Read more about his life as a
Blog
6.14.2021
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
Meet Lonna L. – general manager of White Castle Store #53 in St. Louis, Missouri. This long-time “Craver” has been part of the family-owned company
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental
Blog
6.2.2021
In our own words: what Pride Month means to me
Mark W., 29, Karen W., 29, Jose J., 22 and Sarah G., 35, share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to
Blog
6.2.2021
Pride in Yourself
Click here to read personal experiences from Brigid and what she thinks about the overlap between the autism community and the LGBTAQ+ community.
Blog
6.2.2021