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Blog
11.16.2022
Autism-friendly holidays: How to make sure all is calm when all is bright
Mom J-Jaye loves the holidays. Her 17-year-old son, Jackson, who has profound autism, doesn’t always love them as much. Here she shares how her family
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving
Holidays like Thanksgiving can be stressful for people with autism and their families. Here behavioral expert Arianna Esposito and self-advocate Anne
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday Safety Plan: Preventing meltdowns, wanderings and accidents
Irene van der Zande, founder and executive director of Kidpower, offers safety tips to have before families with autistic loved ones venture into
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday travel tips for autistic people and their families
Click here for autism travel tips. Talking, story telling, and using visuals about travel are among the tips to help make the process go smoothly.
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Travel & autism: Five tips for success with toilet issues while on the road
Click here to read an expert opinion by psychologist and behavior analyst Daniel W. Mruzek, on successful travel during a road trip.
Blog
11.15.2022
Tips to create inclusive sports and recreation activities
Inclusive sports and recreation are a good option for many autistic individuals. Learn how to make a non-adaptive actity inclusive.
Press Release
11.15.2022
Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities
Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
Science News
11.1.2022
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, the global non-profit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with
Blog
10.28.2022
Teamwork and time management: Lessons from Autism Speaks intern, Binh
University of Iowa senior, Binh, who interned at Autism Speaks over the summer, shares her experience and advice to others hopeful interns.
Blog
10.27.2022
Laying a strong foundation for my son's lifetime with autism
"As parents or caregivers, we are the general contractors from day one. We research an overwhelming amount of possibilities to achieve a blueprint
Science News
10.26.2022
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige to the science advisory committee
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige, MB.Ch.B, MMed, Ph.D., has joined our Medical and Science Advisory Committee.
Blog
10.26.2022
Karl Wittig, a retired electronics engineer, reflects on his late diagnosis and career journey
In this Q&A, Karl talks about his journey to an autism diagnosis and his three secrets to career success. Click here to read more.
Science News
10.25.2022
Autism Speaks announces new grant opportunity for autistic scientists
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to announce our new Predoctoral Fellowship
Blog
10.24.2022
Finding job fulfillment after diagnosis: Lessons from Autism Speaks John Taylor
John Taylor, an autistic employee with 11 years experience at Autism Speaks, shares his challenges and advice to other autistic adults looking for
Blog
10.24.2022
Grant recipient spotlight: Training to work at Aspiritech
Aspiritech, a software QA testing firm near Chicago, IL, provides training and employment for adults who identify as having high-functioning autism.
Blog
10.18.2022