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Advocacy News
2.12.2021
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out Supplemental Special Education Services for students with autism
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out a program for families to support students for educational resources needed to address the impact of COVID
News
2.11.2021
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism
NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece
Blog
2.3.2021
“Adulting on the Spectrum” with Autism Speaks
Andrew and Eileen answer questions about work in the autism community, their lives on the spectrum and launch a very special project with Autism
Blog
2.3.2021
Nonverbal autism gets spotlight in new documentary
The Reason I Jump is an autism documentary that educates and breaks down barriers and stigmas around nonverbal autism. Click here to watch the trailer
Science News
1.29.2021
Autism Speaks, CDC and partners answer COVID vaccine questions for the autism community
Autism Speaks hosted the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation on Wednesday
Science News
1.29.2021
WHO names Caregiver Skills Training program in tool kit for Universal Health Coverage
The WHO has included the Caregiver Skills Training program, a tool for supporting people with developmental delays, as part of its Universal Health
Science News
1.29.2021
Study finds higher COVID death rate for Californians with disabilities and in skilled nursing facilities
In a December study about the impact of COVID-19 in California for people with disabilities, researchers found that risk of COVID infection was linked
Science News
1.27.2021
Autism Speaks, CDC and partners host COVID vaccine webinar for the autism community
Autism Speaks will host the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation for a
Blog
1.14.2021
Early diagnosis leads to lifelong breakthroughs for boy with autism
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the new year signified a fresh start and a reason to celebrate for our family: our 7-year-old son, 
Blog
1.8.2021
New year means new hope for two families in autism community
Meet Laila Rose, 7 Hi, I’m Lilly, and I’m proud to introduce the world to my daughter, Laila Rose, a little girl who seems to inspire everyone
Blog
1.6.2021
Five tips on how to become the best version of yourself in 2021
Having autism is a daily challenge – a lifelong process of learning about myself and how to find my place in this world. My experience has
Science News
12.30.2020
Study links reading comprehension challenges in autistic children to specific early and pre-reading skill gaps
A study pointed to two specific early and pre-reading skills as foundational to later reading comprehension abilities. Click to learn more.
Science News
12.23.2020
How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics
People with autism who have communication differences or behavior challenges often use supports or learn skills that allow them to go to school, get
Science News
12.15.2020
Promising treatment programs highlighted at Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
As experts and the autism community gathered virtually for the second day of the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
Science News
12.15.2020
Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors opens with closer look at solutions to severe behavior
This summit will help provide a framework for solutions needed for autistic kids and adults to reach their full potential. Click to learn more info.
Advocacy News
12.10.2020