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Photo of Ana Ramirez
Advocacy News
9.14.2023

Ana C Ramirez, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer

Ana speaks to the impact of that the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program has on Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Robert Varnedoe, Josh Cobbs, Senator Chuck Grassley and Arianna Esposito at Lee Container
Advocacy News
8.11.2023

Senator Grassley tours manufacturer Lee Container, highlighting innovative solutions for workforce development & inclusion of autistic employees

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined Autism Speaks and Lee Container President Robert Varnedoe to discuss employment opportunities for autistic people.
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Science News
7.21.2023

New research shows sexual minority autistic adults experience poorer mental health and quality of life

Click here to read about a recent study that examined the mental health and quality of life of autistic adults who identify with sexual orientations
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Press Release
7.14.2023

Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients

A collaborative effort to improve the outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1
Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers
Science News
7.11.2023

Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers

Click here to read the announcement of the recipients of our new Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists. Through this fellowship
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $180,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder
Science News
7.11.2023

Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $180,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder

Click here to see how Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding three pilot research projects to advance
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Advocacy News
5.25.2023

HEADs UP Act is introduced in the US House of Representatives

New legislation introduced in Congress could help achieve better health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD),
Autism Family Caregivers Act written over photo of boy at table
Advocacy News
4.27.2023

Autism Speaks Applauds Reintroduction of Autism Family Caregivers Act

The Autism Family Caregivers Act was reintroduced in Congress to provide access to skills training for caregivers of young children with autism or
Map of United States with markers for where ADDM sites are located
Advocacy News
4.25.2023

ADDM Network adds new sites, offering opportunities for new insights on autism

We are proud to celebrate a historic expansion of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, from 11 to 16 sites across the
Autism Speaks Autism by the Numbers
Press Release
4.20.2023

Autism Speaks Launches Autism by the Numbers to Increase Accessibility of Autism Information across the United States

Click here to read about how Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by
Autism Speaks Advocacy Leadership Network group picture
Science News
4.20.2023

Autism Speaks hosts the 6th biennial Advocacy Leadership Network meeting

Autism Speaks is hosting the meeting of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a collective of advocates representing families, policymakers and
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Press Release
4.17.2023

Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health

Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
4.4.2023

Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
3.30.2023

A Letter from Autism Speaks CEO this World Autism Month

Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S.
Press Release
3.23.2023

Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.

The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
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Press Release
3.13.2023

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community

Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel