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Science News
5.24.2021
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference
On April 27-28, 2021, Autism Speaks hosted autism advocates and stakeholders from 46 countries to discuss their efforts to promote greater autism
Advocacy News
5.21.2021
Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding
Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased
Science News
5.21.2021
Study reveals long-term language benefits of early intensive behavioral intervention for autism
Recent findings suggest that early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs are a promising solution for improving language outcomes in
Science News
5.21.2021
Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea
A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher
Science News
5.21.2021
Researchers report findings on getting autism treatments into diverse communities
After a year of increased mainstream attention on racial and other social inequities, research presentations on Day 3 of the International Society for
Science News
5.21.2021
Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research
With the selection of six sites across North America to pilot a bold new research program, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada announce the launch
Blog
5.19.2021
Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant funds swimming lessons for the autism community in Baltimore
In April, the League for People with Disabilities – a non-profit committed to helping individuals gain independence, increase self-sufficiency and
Advocacy News
5.19.2021
New law will improve access to an evidence-based autism therapy in North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that will help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) easily access medically necessary therapy. Read more.
Blog
5.18.2021
Seven Things to Know about Extended School Year (ESY) Services
Summer is upon us and some students may qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) services to be provided by the school district. Click here to read the
Science News
5.14.2021
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 3 researchers in auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies and one Fellowship to understand central
Science News
5.10.2021
Research meeting highlights access and intersectional challenges in U.S. and international communities
During the second day of presentations at the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting, oral presentations of work in the U.S. and
Science News
5.6.2021
INSAR Day 1: MSSNG research presents new findings in autism and genomics
During the first day of presentations at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) annual meeting on Tuesday, May 4, Stephen Scherer, Ph.D
Advocacy News
5.6.2021
Autism Speaks urges Department of Defense to expand, not restrict, services for military children with autism
Autism Speaks urges the Department of Defense to reconsider recently announced changes that would make it harder for children with autism to access
Blog
5.6.2021
Mother’s Day Q&A: Autistic moms share the joys and struggles of their motherly journey on the spectrum
Autistic moms open up about the challenges they face and how motherhood helped them to better understand themselves. Read more.
Blog
5.6.2021
Through the clouds a RAINE-bow emerged. My life as an autistic adult and an autism mom
I was 17 when I was diagnosed with autism. I was scared and in denial for years – constantly trying to fit in and be someone I am not. I confided in
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5.5.2021