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7.28.2017

One year later: Remembering Suzanne Wright

On July 29, 2016, Autism Speaks lost its co-founder Suzanne Wright. After a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer, she died at age 69. But the
Science News
5.1.2017

Many children with autism on medication without behavioral therapy

Study by Autism Speaks ATN raises red flag because, in most cases, first-line treatment should involve non-drug behavioral approaches.
News
4.27.2017

Lebanon closes out World Autism Month with Presidential Ceremony

Lebanon landmarks joined the Light It Up Blue campaign and to mark the end of the World Autism Month, the President of the Lebanese Republic General
News
4.24.2017

Autism Speaks celebrates National Volunteer Week

In commemoration of National Volunteer Week, Autism Speaks would like to thank the incredible families and friends who have supported us throughout
Science News
4.12.2017

You’re invited: Research-related webinars & webcasts of interest to the autism community

The National Institutes of Health invites the autism community to participate in the next full meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating
News
4.12.2017

Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month

FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland, Ohio went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue on
A mom works with a child who has autism during a Caregiver Skills Training workshop. Photo courtesy Mom2Mom
Science News
4.10.2017

Autism Caregiver Training: Helping families

Autism Speaks answers your questions about a program that empowers parents and improves lives in underserved communities in the U.S. and around the
New York Red Bulls Arena as they Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month
News
4.7.2017

New York Red Bulls Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month

Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, went blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2 and Light It Up Blue.
News
4.5.2017

Julia, Sesame Street muppet with autism, prepares for TV debut

Sesame Street's newest muppet, Julia, met autism advocates and the press at an event held at the Capitol and hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete.
Advocacy News
4.5.2017

Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts

New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently
News
4.5.2017

Youth with autism gain, keep jobs after employer-based skills program

This article originally appeared on the Virginia Commonwealth University News site here.
News
4.3.2017

Blue Man Group Celebrates World Autism Month

Blue Man Group is teaming up with Autism Speaks for the third consecutive year and will be hosting autism-friendly performances suitable for
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
Press Release
4.3.2017

White Castle Joins Autism Speaks to "Light It Up Blue"

White Castle, America's favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 96 years, announced today the launch of its monthlong fundraiser for Autism Speaks
News
4.3.2017

Autism Speaks partners with The Home Depot and Philips Lighting

Autism Speaks is partnering with The Home Depot® and Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, during World Autism Month in April to increase
News
4.3.2017

Dollar General to raise funds for Autism Speaks

Partnership strengthens communities by addressing needs of families
News
3.31.2017

White House Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Every year, we ask people across the nation and around the globe to Light It Up Blue to increase understanding and acceptance.