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Science News
9.30.2020
New study links autism traits and eating disorders in moms of autistic children
A July 2020 study in the journal Autism Research found that mothers with eating disorders and a child with autism showed more autistic traits than
Science News
9.30.2020
Study finds higher rates of gender diversity among autistic individuals
A September 2020 study published in Nature Communications found that transgender and gender-diverse individuals have higher rates of autism than their
Science News
9.21.2020
Autism Speaks releases new CST Caregiver Quick Tips videos to support parents and caregivers of children with autism
Parents and caregivers of children with autism have a new tool in their tool box: a video training series to help them support their child’s
Science News
9.17.2020
Autism and auditory processing disorder: A follow-up
Central auditory processing disorder is common in people with autism. Studying processing disorders, and severe language and sensory issues, is
Science News
9.10.2020
The new normal in public transit and paratransit during COVID
Dr. Feeley is an autism transportation researcher and the Transportation Autism Project Manager at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and
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.
Advocacy News
7.30.2020
Ohio Dept. of Education proposes changes to school placement policies
ODE has proposed a change to the rule on “Procedural Safeguards regarding Change of Placement” that removes parental consent for change of placement.
News
7.29.2020
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life
Autism Speaks urged federal, state and local officials to ensure the safe re-opening of community life, accommodations for access to community
Science News
7.29.2020
Five ways parents can advocate for their child with autism in virtual learning
Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist in New York. Dr. Oyen is assistant professor of school psychology at the University of South Dakota. When
News
7.28.2020
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community
While it is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, to slow the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is often difficult for those on the
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
Science News
7.21.2020
Pediatrics journal dedicates supplement publication to autism studies
The journal of the American Association of Pediatrics published a standalone supplement to its April issue dedicated to findings in autism, based on
Science News
7.21.2020
Researchers outline method to create gene list for autism-linked genetic variants
A multidisciplinary group of autism researchers proposed a new method for identifying whether certain gene changes are linked to autism, in a research
Advocacy News
7.8.2020
Impact of Georgia’s FY21 budget on the autism community
Over the past month, the Georgia state legislature has reviewed the proposed budget, and autism advocates have played a critical role in making our
Science News
6.12.2020
Study finds health disparities for LGBTQ+ autistic adults
In one of the first large-scale surveys on the health outcomes of LGBTQ+ autistic adults, researchers found that these adults saw a range of health
News
6.10.2020