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Press Release
3.30.2022

Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program

Autism Speaks is offering families in the U.S. and around the world access to free resources to help children with autism reach their full potential.
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together
Press Release
3.2.2022

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism

NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Press Release
12.2.2021

Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Keith Wargo's headshot
Press Release
10.7.2021

Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks

Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of
Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants
Press Release
9.2.2021

Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants

Autism Speaks 2021 Local Impact Grant applications are open! The program accepts applications from both for-profit and non-profit organizations for
Autism Speaks awards more than $820,000 for autism research
Press Release
8.16.2021

Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research

See how Autism Speaks is advancing the study of causes and better interventions for autism by funding $821,800 in grants to eight researchers studying
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board: Bill O’Connor, Subriana Pierce
Press Release
7.22.2021

Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board

Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
Press Release
7.7.2021

Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks logo - a multi-colored puzzle piece with the words Autism Speaks
Press Release
3.16.2021

Angela Timashenka Geiger to step down later this year as president and CEO of Autism Speaks

Today, Angela Timashenka Geiger and the Autism Speaks Board of Directors announced Ms. Geiger will step down as president and CEO of Autism Speaks
COVID-19
Press Release
8.5.2020

Florida issues new COVID-19 testing requirement for group home staff

Autism Speaks commends Florida for vital testing rules for staff of group homes for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada logos, both with multi-colored puzzle piece.
Press Release
7.27.2020

SickKids researchers find new genes and variations linked to autism using Autism Speaks’ MSSNG data

NEW YORK (July 27, 2020) – Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) uncovered new genetic changes and specific genes linked to autism
Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force
Press Release
5.20.2020

Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force

NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism
Estimated Autism Prevalence
Press Release
3.26.2020

CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54 children in the U.S.

Autism rates have increased by 10% to 1 in 54 children being diagnosised with ASD by age 8, according to a new release by the CDC.
We Are Employable
Press Release
10.22.2019

Introducing Delivering Jobs

Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign.
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019
Press Release
10.14.2019

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019

World-class chefs channel their culinary talents for a cause at 13th annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, raising vital funds for research,
Press Release
10.9.2019

Autism Speaks elects Oxford Properties VP Adam Frazier to national board

“Adam has distinguished himself in the business world, while maintaining a deep commitment to his family and community,” said Autism Speaks Board