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Science News
7.23.2019
Autism Speaks funds ECHO Autism Primary Care to bring better autism screening and care to your doctor’s office
ECHO Autism Primary Care is a virtual learning program where primary care providers get guidance from autism experts on best practices in autism
Press Release
7.23.2019
The Ad Council and Autism Speaks partner with Sesame Workshop to encourage early screening for autism in new multimedia public service campaign
NEW YORK (JULY 23, 2019) – Though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, most children aren’t diagnosed until between 4 and
Advocacy News
7.22.2019
Connecticut lowers age at which transition services begin
Connecticut Governor Lamont signs bill to lower the age at which transition services begin from 16 to 14.
Science News
7.9.2019
Two studies in Qatar offer snapshot of autism in an Arabic country
Researchers conduct first autism prevalence survey in Qatar and validate screening tool in Arabic
Advocacy News
6.28.2019
Texas Medicaid adds coverage for autism
On June 15, Governor Greg Abbott signed a budget bill which included a requirement for Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including
Advocacy News
6.27.2019
Advocates gather for 2019 Advocacy Forum
Advocates gather to learn about autism policy and share their stories on Capitol Hill!
Press Release
6.25.2019
Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
Science News
5.20.2019
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 2 new studies on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies to understand central auditory processing
News
5.8.2019
INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism
"It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults will have significant benefits to workplaces
News
5.7.2019
Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi
At the gala – which helps funds research, resources and services that meet the diverse needs of individuals with autism - guests enjoy signature four
Science News
5.6.2019
Family Advisors: The power and importance of connection
For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right
Science News
5.6.2019
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG project reaches 10,000-genome milestone
World’s largest autism whole-genome database a beacon to developing new solutions for individuals with autism and their families
News
4.30.2019
New Grant Recipients Announced!
Autism Speaks funds programs that provide people with autism with social and educational experiences. We just announced the 149 new recipients of our
Science News
4.26.2019
Autism Speaks Newsroom @ INSAR 2019
Autism Speaks research featured at international autism conference
Science News
4.25.2019
Six Autism Speaks studies on 2018 list of top advances in autism
Six of the studies were funded by Autism Speaks’ science program, which provides direct grant funding and administers the Autism Treatment Network
Advocacy News
4.25.2019