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Science News
12.30.2020
Study links reading comprehension challenges in autistic children to specific early and pre-reading skill gaps
Many children with autism struggle with reading comprehension abilities throughout their school years. To understand more
Science News
12.23.2020
How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics
People with autism who have communication differences or behavior challenges often use supports or learn skills that allow them to go to school,
Science News
12.15.2020
Promising treatment programs highlighted at Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
As experts and the autism community gathered virtually for the second day of the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
Science News
12.15.2020
Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors opens with closer look at solutions to severe behavior
Around age 14, her son’s behavior began to change, said Amy Hess. “To see him go from a calm, easygoing child to a
Advocacy News
12.10.2020
Autism Speaks joins disability groups calling for priority access to COVID vaccine for people with autism
As government health agencies coordinate distribution plans and priority access for newly approved COVID-19 vaccines, Autism Speaks joined several
Advocacy News
12.4.2020
Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has informed beneficiaries of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Science News
12.2.2020
Autism Speaks to host Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
Autism Speaks will convene an invited group of researchers, clinicians, autistic adults and other autism community members virtually on Dec. 3 and 4,
Science News
12.2.2020
Stress study suggests parent training has benefits for caregivers as well as their kids
A study published in November points to a need for interventions that incorporate parent training to help support their child’s development, based
Science News
10.26.2020
COVID-19 survey reveals widespread challenges for autism community and wider disparities for minority communities
A survey conducted in April by Autism Speaks – the first autism-specific survey to include a broad minority population - found that families of
Science News
10.21.2020
Study finds teens with autism more likely to develop suicidal behavior due to bullying
A study published in Autism Research found that adolescents on the autism spectrum who were bulled were twice as likely as peers to develop suicidal
News
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
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
News
9.29.2020
In Memory of Muhammed and Feda Almaliti
Feda and Muhammed Almaliti, two beloved members of the autism community, died tragically in an accidental house fire over the weekend.
Advocacy News
9.25.2020
#AutismVotes: Vote on Tuesday, November 3rd (or earlier, if you have the option!)
Make sure the autism community is heard in this year's election. Exercise your right to vote by registering to vote, planning when and how you will
Science News
9.21.2020