Articles
Press Release
11.17.2022
Autism Speaks MSSNG database provides data for world’s largest autism whole-genome sequencing study, revealing 134 autism-linked genes
Autism Speaks MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently provided researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children
Blog
11.17.2022
Giving Thanks: Autistic adult credits his family, friends and therapy for his good life
My name is Sean H. I’m 34-years-old and I have autism. I was diagnosed at 2, but I didn’t really understand that I had autism until
Blog
11.16.2022
Tips for autistic people to make the holidays happy
Contributor Brigid Rankowski shares tools and supports to help other autistic people manage holiday gatherings.
Blog
11.16.2022
Home for the holidays: Ways to make sure your autistic child enjoys their break
Autism Response Team member Martha C. shares tips she uses to help her autistic son adjust to the change in schedule during his break from school.
Blog
11.16.2022
Autism-friendly holidays: How to make sure all is calm when all is bright
Mom J-Jaye loves the holidays. Her 17-year-old son, Jackson, who has profound autism, doesn’t always love them as much. Here she shares how her family
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving
Holidays like Thanksgiving can be stressful for people with autism and their families. Here behavioral expert Arianna Esposito and self-advocate Anne
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday Safety Plan: Preventing meltdowns, wanderings and accidents
Irene van der Zande, founder and executive director of Kidpower, offers safety tips to have before families with autistic loved ones venture into
Blog
11.16.2022
Holiday travel tips for autistic people and their families
Click here for autism travel tips. Talking, story telling, and using visuals about travel are among the tips to help make the process go smoothly.
Expert Opinion
11.16.2022
Travel & autism: Five tips for success with toilet issues while on the road
Click here to read an expert opinion by psychologist and behavior analyst Daniel W. Mruzek, on successful travel during a road trip.
Blog
11.15.2022
Tips to create inclusive sports and recreation activities
Inclusive sports and recreation are a good option for many autistic individuals. Learn how to make a non-adaptive actity inclusive.
Press Release
11.15.2022
Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities
Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
Science News
11.1.2022
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, the global non-profit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with
Blog
10.28.2022
Teamwork and time management: Lessons from Autism Speaks intern, Binh
University of Iowa senior, Binh, who interned at Autism Speaks over the summer, shares her experience and advice to others hopeful interns.
Blog
10.27.2022
Laying a strong foundation for my son's lifetime with autism
"As parents or caregivers, we are the general contractors from day one. We research an overwhelming amount of possibilities to achieve a blueprint
Science News
10.26.2022
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige to the science advisory committee
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige, MB.Ch.B, MMed, Ph.D., has joined our Medical and Science Advisory Committee.
Blog
10.26.2022