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Cake with an autism symbol puzzle piece on it
News
5.7.2019

Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi

Christina Tosi and Matt Higgins are joining Autism Speaks to co-chair the event. The pair made the announcement official with their followers on
Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM and Liza Krassner, MPA
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
MSSNG main image
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
Grants HERO
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
Map of United States with all states, except Tennessee, shaded green to indicate 49 states' coverage of autism.
Advocacy News
4.25.2019

Wyoming becomes 49th state to require coverage of autism

On April 19, 2019, Wyoming became the 49th state to address autism insurance coverage in state-regulated plans.
Phil Martin presenting at podium with panelists sitting at long table
Advocacy News
4.9.2019

Autism & Disparities: Addressing the Needs of Underserved Communities

This congressional briefing marked one of the many necessary conversations about how autism is experienced by different populations.
New Mexico Governor with autism families
Advocacy News
4.2.2019

New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage

In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation.
Utah state flag
Advocacy News
4.1.2019

Utah autism insurance mandate expanded!

On March 26, 2019 Governor Gary Herbert signed Senate Bill 95 into law, which expands Utah’s autism insurance mandate.
A young man stands in front of his new home, surrounded by his family, friends, and carers.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019

EMPOWER Care Act introduced to Congress

EMPOWER Care Act introduced to extend and improve the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program through 2023.
Virginia state flag
Advocacy News
3.5.2019

Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate

Virginia has passed legislation to expand the autism insurance mandate to include transition-age youth and adults diagnosed with autism. Read more.
Press Release
2.8.2019

Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act

Legislation receives bipartisan support to fund autism research, monitoring and services benefiting individuals and families affected by autism
Six people holding sheets of paper reading different responses to the statement "Why I Care about Autism CARES"
Advocacy News
2.8.2019

#WhyAutismCARES Campaign

Congress is considering the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Snap a photo to show why you care about Autism CARES!
Woman and young child with autism in wheelchair in front of White House
Advocacy News
2.8.2019

Why we care about Autism CARES

Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
Press Release
2.4.2019

Autism Sharing Initiative is named a 2019 GA4GH Driver Project

Partnership between Autism Speaks and AIMS-2 Trials brings together one of the largest collections of genomic and clinical autism data to accelerate
Texas state capitol with cowboy statue in front of building
Advocacy News
2.1.2019

Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism

The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
A young man stands in front of his new home, surrounded by his family, friends, and carers.
Advocacy News
1.27.2019

Money Follows the Person Program is extended!

The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.