Articles
Blog
7.23.2021
The unfounded myth surrounding autism and empathy
This post is by Ryan Lee. You can follow him on Instagram or visit his website, Ryan's Heart.com to learn about other ways to follow him. 
Press Release
7.22.2021
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board
Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.
Blog
7.22.2021
My checklist for raising my teenager with autism
This is a post by J-Jaye H., proud mother to Jackson and Reese. Jackson was diagnosed at age 2 with severe ASD, in addition to numerous
Advocacy News
7.19.2021
Oregon renews autism insurance law
The state legislature has passed a bill reauthorizing Oregon's Autism Health Insurance Reform law through January 2, 2030.
Blog
7.14.2021
Tips for a successful Facebook fundrasier
Ideas to help you reach your Facebook fundraising goal
Blog
7.13.2021
Helping her son Ryan reach his full potential is the goal of this autism mom
Since Ryan was diagnosed with autism, his mom, Grace, has had a one-track mind when it comes to her son’s development: do whatever it takes to help
Blog
7.13.2021
Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families
Chris Antao, Founder and Owner of Gnome Surf, had a vision when he opened the surf therapy camp in 2015: create a world with kindness, love and
Tool Kit Excerpt
7.12.2021
Pool and Water Safety for Lifeguards
According to a 2011 study, 91 percent of deaths in autistic children who wandered were a result of drowning accidents. Here are tips to prevent
Advocacy News
7.10.2021
Autism Speaks opposes ruling allowing electric shock therapy
Devices used to curb harming behaviors in disabled children and adults have been banned since 2020
Blog
7.9.2021
I stim to communicate my feelings
In this blog post, Victoria Handy explains what stimming is and how she stims to communicate her feelings.
Press Release
7.7.2021
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks
Science News
7.2.2021
Autism Speaks hosts webinar on COVID-19 vaccine accessibility tools
In support of the White House’s Vaccine Month of Action, Autism Speaks hosted a webinar in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and
Science News
7.1.2021
Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth
A government-funded project meant to help low-income adolescents with disabilities become financially stable adults doubled employment rates in
Science News
7.1.2021
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Science News
6.29.2021
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Blog
6.29.2021