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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
A day in the life: Sandy’s schedule adjustments to navigate the new school year
Click here to see how Sandy overcame changes brought upon by the pandemic and how she created a new daily schedule to teach her students.
Blog
8.27.2020
How to support students with autism: Virtual learning environment
Christa Oister, special education teacher at Commonwealth Charter Academy in PA, is often asked how to support students with autism in virtual
Blog
8.26.2020
Parent perspectives: How families with children on the spectrum are tackling back-to-school
With continued changes and uncertainty around school reopening plans, many parents with children on the spectrum are facing tough choices. Balancing
Blog
8.17.2020
Embracing all 'autisms'
"As a community, we need to embrace all “autisms”. We need to recognize the child almost indistinguishable from his peers who knows an awful lot about
Blog
8.13.2020