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Press Release
4.2.2024

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers

Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections
Fearless
Press Release
4.1.2024

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change

In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share
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Press Release
1.29.2024

Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community

Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with
Tom Frazier's Headshot
Press Release
9.27.2023

Autism Speaks national board member Dr. Tom Frazier appointed to federal autism committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., member of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors, has been
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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 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
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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.
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
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
2.13.2023

Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and more, along with many special guests, will return to
Autism Speaks - Coaches Powering Forward
Press Release
1.31.2023

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward Week Unites the NCAA Community to Make a World of Difference for People with Autism

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring college basketball coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans
crystallized DNA
Press Release
11.17.2022

Autism Speaks MSSNG database provides data for world’s largest autism whole-genome sequencing study, revealing 134 autism-linked genes

Autism Speaks MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently provided researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children
Photo of Santa Claus with child on lap
Press Release
11.15.2022

Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities

Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
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Press Release
8.16.2022

Autism Speaks awards $320,000 in grants to 71 organizations serving the ASD community

Autism Speaks announces this year’s recipients of their annual Local Impact Grants. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide
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Press Release
6.10.2022

Autism Speaks and Herox Announce Innovative Winning Solutions of Autism Employment Connect Challenge

Autism Speaks announced the winner of the "Autism Employment Connector Challenge,” launched in partnership with HeroX, the leading platform and open