Articles
News
3.31.2020
Autism Speaks Elects Brian L. Harper as Chairman of the Board
NEW YORK – Autism Speaks, an organization that is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Advocacy News
3.31.2020
HHS Office for Civil Rights affirms rights of persons with disabilities during COVID-19 emergency
OCR issued a bulletin affirming the right of persons with disabilities to receive needed medical care during the COVID-19 emergency
Advocacy News
3.30.2020
Autism Speaks comment submitted encouraging the Department of Labor to provide paid sick leave for family caregivers impacted by COVID-19
The following regulatory comment was submitted by Autism Speaks on March 29, 2020. Autism Speaks strongly urges the Department to provide
Press Release
3.26.2020
CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54 children in the U.S.
Autism rates have increased by 10% to 1 in 54 children being diagnosised with ASD by age 8, according to a new release by the CDC.
Blog
3.25.2020
Working from home: Developing a daily routine is the key to success
Here are some steps you can take to make working from home work best for you.
Blog
3.25.2020
How to cope with disrupted personal routines during COVID-19
Read these tips that adults with autism can use to feel more confident with adapting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blog
3.25.2020
Paying it forward
"I will tell you that this act of kindness meant a great deal to me, in large part due to the fact that someone had truly seen me and my boy."
Blog
3.24.2020
Parenting a child with autism during COVID 19
James Guttman, a father with an autistic child, discusses the challenges his family faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocacy News
3.24.2020
Priorities for the Autism Community During this Time of Crisis
To address the effects of COIVD-19 on individuals and families, we are advocating for policymakers to quickly provide assistance to individuals on the
Blog
3.24.2020
Connecting through #Kindness | Sharing Positivity in a Virtual World
Here are just a few ideas from the team at Autism Speak with ways to foster kindness during these challenging times.
Advocacy News
3.21.2020
Autism Speaks Provides Urgent Feedback on Federal Coronavirus Bill (S.3548)
Educational accommodations and protections for individuals with disabilities, including many students on the autism spectrum, have been hard-fought
News
3.20.2020
Video: How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While these are critical steps to protect the health of
Blog
3.19.2020
I have autism, but that doesn't mean I'm not smart
This doesn’t apply to just myself, but to all those who learn differently; different does NOT mean inferior
Blog
3.17.2020
How to teach our children true inclusion
It’s a heavy responsibility, but we are our children’s eyes—and their educators. We must teach them to scan the room and notice the ones sitting alone
Science News
3.17.2020
How to handle clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health care system is adapting to social distancing and moving to telemedicine. Use these tips to prepare for this
Blog
3.9.2020