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Tom Frazier's Headshot
Press Release
9.27.2023

Autism Speaks national board member Dr. Tom Frazier appointed to federal autism committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., member of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors, has been
Vincent F and Keith Wargo
News
9.19.2023

Charting a Path to Inclusion: A Call to Action from the WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Developmental Disabilities

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings this week in New York City, Autism Speaks and Qatar Foundation co-hosted the launch of the WHO
Photo Shot of Maria Montenegro
Advocacy News
9.14.2023

Maria Montenegro, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer

Maria shares how the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program is benefiting Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Photo of Ana Ramirez
Advocacy News
9.14.2023

Video: Ana C Ramirez, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer

Ana speaks to the impact of that the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program has on Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Susy, Mason, Robert and Jacob sitting in the grass
Blog
9.12.2023

Want to make a difference? An autism advocate shares her tips

Click here to meet Susana (Susy) Perez, a single mom of three autistic boys. Born and raised in Mexico, Susy overcame language and cultural barriers
Kimberly Mariajimenez and her son Blake at an Autism Speaks Walk
Blog
9.12.2023

Finding community—one step at a time!

Click here to meet Kimberly Mariajimenez - a mother who discovered that she was on the spectrum when her son Blake was diagnosed with autism. Now,
Susy, Mason, Robert and Jacob sitting in the grass
Blog
9.12.2023

¿Quiere marcar la diferencia? Una defensora del autismo comparte sus consejos

Susana (Susy) Pérez es madre soltera de tres niños autistas: Mason, de 10 años, Robert, de 6, y Jacob, de 3. Cuando diagnosticaron al mayor, se
Kimberly Mariajimenez and her son Blake at an Autism Speaks Walk
Blog
9.12.2023

Encontrar la comunidad, paso a paso

Kimberly Maria Jimenez creció en un hogar hispano en el que no se comprendía bien el autismo, por lo que su camino hacia la autoaceptación no fue
An illustration of a girl above a purple background with dog paw prints and hearts and she is holding a sleeping beagle dog
Blog
9.11.2023

Helping adults on the spectrum with grief

Alex Lamorie is on a mission to help adults on the spectrum better understand grief. He is on the advisory board for autismandgrief.org.
A young women is glasses stares at the camera and smiles
Blog
9.11.2023

Making future plans and hitting employment milestones

This guest blog is from  Lisa Jones. Lisa is the mother of two from Boston. She was an early intervention teacher assistant for 14 years.
Teacher in classroom
Blog
9.8.2023

Tips for effective parent-teacher communication

Effective communication with your child’s teacher is instrumental to your child’s success. The basic rules are simple. Assume positive intent,
Parent waiting on playground
Blog
8.18.2023

Cinco cosas que hacer mientras se espera una evaluación del autismo

Es frecuente que las familias tengan que esperar de semanas a meses para una un trastorno del espectro autista (TEA)evaluación. A continuación, le
Parent researching
Blog
8.18.2023

Preguntan los padres: ¿Qué debemos buscar en una evaluación del autismo?

Lo que los padres deben buscar cuando buscan una evaluación de autismo para su hijo
Robert Varnedoe, Josh Cobbs, Senator Chuck Grassley and Arianna Esposito at Lee Container
Advocacy News
8.11.2023

Senator Grassley tours manufacturer Lee Container, highlighting innovative solutions for workforce development & inclusion of autistic employees

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined Autism Speaks and Lee Container President Robert Varnedoe to discuss employment opportunities for autistic people.
A family of four watches a performance in an arts center
Blog
8.11.2023

Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: SoCal Adaptive Sports

Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Dr. Lisa Nowinski
Blog
8.10.2023

Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support needs

Many parents and caregivers worry about what will happen to their autistic child once they are gone. Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Lisa Nowinski