Articles
Blog
5.12.2020
What are sensory toys and how do they help?
What are sensory toys? Click here to learn about sensory toys, how they help and why autistic children may find them more appealing than other toys.
Blog
5.7.2020
Coming to terms with knowing my son will never be independent
I can’t change the fact that he will often remain dependent on others. But I can do all I can to help him do for himself as much as possible.
Advocacy News
5.5.2020
Statement on National Emergency Educational Waivers related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Autism Speaks is grateful that the Department heeded the call from advocates and families across the country and refrained from recommending the
Expert Opinion
4.29.2020
Thriving at Home during the Pandemic: Authentic Tips for Resilience
Life is hard right now. It can be especially hard for autistic people. Recent events surrounding COVID-19 and the global pandemic are forcing us to
Blog
4.22.2020
A Day in the Life: A Mom’s Perspective on Parenting During a Pandemic
Click here to read a mom’s perspective on parenting during a pandemic and what’s it like living through COVID-19 with a child with special needs.
Blog
4.21.2020
For my teen with autism, shaving is a two-person job
Judith shares her autistic son, Jack's shaving story. Brought to you by Gillette TREO, the first razor designed to shave someone else.
Advocacy News
4.17.2020
Autism Speaks applauds leadership of Reps. Mike Doyle and Chris Smith to advance autism priorities in future COVID-19 legislation
On Wednesday, April 15, Reps. Smith and Doyle sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include additional supports for people with autism
Blog
4.13.2020
The importance of autism awareness and acceptance
James Guttman, the father of a nonverbal autistic eight-year-old, writes about how the increase in autism awareness has positively impacted his family
Blog
4.10.2020
The time my nonverbal brother spoke to come to my rescue
A brother-sister bond that’s tighter than glue
News
4.9.2020
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities. We must take action to protect our community
News
4.9.2020
Autism Certification Center & Autism Speaks team up to make online learning resources available to the autism community at no cost
The Autism Certification Center (ACC) and Autism Speaks are teaming up to make 30+ hours of online video learning resources available completely free
Blog
4.6.2020
Host a Kindness Break for Autism Speaks
Kindness Breaks are mini-events hosted solo or with a group (via video platform of your choice!) to add more kindness to the world and raise funds for
Advocacy News
4.3.2020
Recently Passed COVID-19 Congressional Legislation and Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
Congress has passed several bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recently passed bills provide significant assistance, much more needs to
Science News
4.2.2020
Challenges of COVID-19 disruptions: Guidance for autism service providers
Each region of the globe is in a different phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation efforts. Here, we share lessons learned from
News
4.2.2020
Tips for managing children at home during COVID-19
This article is provided courtesy the University of Rochester, a site in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network. Translations into Spanish and
Expert Opinion
4.2.2020