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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
Career Transitions: How Amy Gravino Turned Her Passion Into Her Profession
Amy Gravino is a prominent self-advocate, relationship coach, media personality and international speaker. But she didn’t start out this way. Read
Blog
10.18.2022
Happy Halloween: A guide for making the holiday fun for everyone
For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on
Blog
10.17.2022
Meet Scott Rubin, inspiration for Autism After 21, and his mom, Michelle, the organization’s founder
Michelle Rubin started the transition to employment for her autistic son, diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, in high school.
Blog
10.17.2022
In Our Own Words: Embracing empathy and individuality to overcome bullying
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, you’ll meet Halle and Alyssa, two young women who have overcome bullying in their own ways by
Blog
10.17.2022
Expert Q&A: Dr. Ryan Adams shares tips and resources to end bullying
Click here to read a Q&A where Dr. Adams discusses some of his key research findings and shares his autism bullying prevention guides for teens,
Advocacy News
10.10.2022
The Importance of Generally Accepted Standards of Care
The Wit decision represents the most successful effort to date to hold health insurers accountable for unequal coverage of mental health disorders.
Science Blog
10.9.2022
Autism and mental health in young people
Autism Speaks research provides guidance on how to identify autistic children at risk of mental health crisis and support them and their care
Blog
10.7.2022
Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job
Autism Speaks Human Resources department shares tips with autistic job seekers to help them land a job.
Blog
10.6.2022
Chris Tidmarsh is plowing a path to employment for other autistic adults at Green Bridge Growers
Read how an autistic entrepreneur quit the traditional workforce and made it his mission to grow good food and create good jobs for autistic adults.
Blog
10.5.2022
Catching up with Kaitlyn Y.
Click here to catch up with Kaitlyn Y., the former Spectrum Spotlight star had just begun her transition to adulthood, working alongside her mom at
Blog
10.4.2022
A family found answers through the MSSNG program
When Trey M., 30, was first diagnosed with autism in 1995 at age 3, his family got straight to work finding information, therapies and supports that
Blog
9.29.2022
My reality of growing up with a severely impacted autistic brother
Gary, age 20, provides a candid look into what it’s like growing up with a sibling on the spectrum who experiences aggressive outbursts. Click here to
Blog
9.28.2022