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Advocacy News
8.5.2020
Florida issues new COVID-19 testing requirement for group home staff
Autism Speaks commends Florida for vital testing rules for staff of group homes for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
News
7.29.2020
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life
At Autism Speaks, we are committed to advocating for the needs of every person with autism, across the spectrum and throughout the life span. We urge
Science News
7.29.2020
Five ways parents can advocate for their child with autism in virtual learning
Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist in New York. Dr. Oyen is assistant professor of school psychology at the University of South
News
7.28.2020
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community
While it is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, to slow the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is often difficult for those on the
Press Release
7.27.2020
SickKids researchers find new genes and variations linked to autism using Autism Speaks’ MSSNG data
NEW YORK (July 27, 2020) – Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) uncovered new genetic changes and specific genes linked to autism
Advocacy News
7.23.2020
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Sunday, July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Now more than ever, delivering on the promise
Science News
7.21.2020
Pediatrics journal dedicates supplement publication to autism studies
The journal of the American Association of Pediatrics published a standalone supplement to its April issue dedicated to findings in autism,
Science News
7.21.2020
Researchers outline method to create gene list for autism-linked genetic variants
A multidisciplinary group of autism researchers proposed a new method for identifying whether certain gene changes
Science News
6.12.2020
Study finds health disparities for LGBTQ+ autistic adults
In one of the first large-scale surveys on the health outcomes of LGBTQ+ autistic adults, researchers found that these adults saw a range of health
News
6.10.2020
Our commitment to addressing racial disparities in the autism community
At Autism Speaks, we are reflecting on the social unrest in our country and its intersection with our work in support of people with autism,
Science News
6.10.2020
Review of interventions for autistic adults finds lack of evidence-based treatments
NEW YORK -- Despite research clearly indicating that autistic adults have poorer health outcomes than typically developing adults, a recent review
Advocacy News
5.27.2020
Autism Speaks urges adapted hospital policies to allow support providers for autistic and disabled people
For people with autism and significant communication or behavioral challenges, even a typical hospital stay can be an overwhelming experience. Today,
Science News
5.27.2020
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund two new research projects on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding a new pilot study and a predoctoral fellowship for researchers
Science News
5.21.2020
Autism Speaks mobilizes autism researchers to meet community needs during pandemic
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism
Press Release
5.20.2020
Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism
Science News
5.13.2020