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10.21.2020
Three rules to teach coping with political stresses: Be kind, take turns and be respectful
Click here to read three rules that you can teach to children with autism when coping with political stresses.
Science News
10.21.2020
Study finds teens with autism more likely to develop suicidal behavior due to bullying
Study on Autism Research found that adolescents on the autism spectrum who were bullied were twice as likely to develop suicidal behavior over time.
Blog
10.16.2020
Five things that helped me when I was bullied as an autistic child
Click here to read a post by Troy, who likes to write about his brother with autism, to give a sense of the gifts autistics have to share with others.
Blog
10.7.2020
In our own words: Employment on the spectrum
Every October Autism Speaks recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national campaign shines a light on the topic of
News
10.2.2020
Autism Speaks applauds introduction of the Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Congressman Adam Schiff introduced legislation which provides dedicated funding for the Individuals with
Blog
10.1.2020
Autistic people like me just want a chance to succeed
"I want our society to know that, there are capable and talented people on the spectrum who are able to walk the walk but might have challenges
Science News
9.30.2020
New study links autism traits and eating disorders in moms of autistic children
A July 2020 study in the journal Autism Research found that mothers with eating disorders and a child with autism showed more autistic traits than
Science News
9.30.2020
Study finds higher rates of gender diversity among autistic individuals
A September 2020 study published in Nature Communications found that transgender and gender-diverse individuals have higher rates of autism than their
Life on the Spectrum
9.22.2020
Stimming to connect, relieve stress and cope with a pandemic
For years, I hid my stims. I was taught as a child to be ashamed of my hand-flapping and rocking. As an adult, I started exploring why I stim.
Blog
9.22.2020
Accepting the challenges and being our best selves
"I have found over the course of living with autism and all its adventures for seventeen years that probably some of the biggest factors in having a
Science News
9.21.2020
Autism Speaks releases new CST Caregiver Quick Tips videos to support parents and caregivers of children with autism
Parents and caregivers of children with autism have a new tool in their tool box: a video training series to help them support their child’s
Science News
9.17.2020
Autism and auditory processing disorder: A follow-up
Central auditory processing disorder is common in people with autism. Studying processing disorders, and severe language and sensory issues, is
Science News
9.10.2020
The new normal in public transit and paratransit during COVID
Dr. Feeley is an autism transportation researcher and the Transportation Autism Project Manager at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and
Blog
9.10.2020
Advocate Andrew Arboe shares how his journey behind the wheel has been a journey of perseverance and self-awareness
My name is Andrew Arboe and I was diagnosed with autism when I was a child. I am currently 27 years old and I work
Blog
9.10.2020
Preparing for changes to transportation as an adult on the spectrum
The journey during the transition into adulthood often includes taking steps toward independent living. Developing 
Life on the Spectrum
8.27.2020