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Advocacy News
6.17.2026
Advocating to protect complex dental care in Georgia
Without providers who can offer specialized dentistry care, many autistic individuals may be left without realistic options for getting basic dental
Advocacy News
6.17.2026
Autism Speaks opposes move of special education responsibilities outside the Department of Education
Autism Speaks opposes the decision to move responsibilities of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the Department
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6.17.2026
Now Open: 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship for Autistic Scientists
Autism Speaks is now accepting applications for our 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists. For full eligibility details,
Advocacy News
6.15.2026
Policy Pulse | From Capitol Hill to your community
This newsletter edition highlights updates in protecting Medicaid accountability and access, ABLE legislation, state advocacy highlights and more.
News
5.29.2026
TODAY's Carson Daly shines a light on chef Franklin Becker and Autism Speaks' Chefs on the Spectrum program
TODAY's Carson Daly spotlights Autism Speaks' Chef on the Spectrum, spearheaded by chef and board member, Franklin Becker, and empowering autistic
News
5.19.2026
Request for applications: Research on cardiovascular health in autism
The American Heart Association (AHA), in partnership with Autism Speaks, is announcing its 2027 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Advocacy News
5.15.2026
Autism Speaks calls for action after Georgia Governor limits waiver funding
Autism Speaks is urging action after Governor Brian Kemp directed the state agency to implement only a fraction of the waiver expansion approved by
News
4.29.2026
A new Autism Speaks dashboard tracks how NIH autism research funding aligns with the priorities in the Autism CARES Act
The Autism CARES Act explicitly calls for research that improves quality of life across the lifespan in areas such as safety and well-being, caregiver
News
4.24.2026
Study finds autism risk genes are shared across countries
A new Nature study suggests that the genes linked to autism are largely consistent across people from different ancestral backgrounds.
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4.24.2026
Study finds autism diagnosis gender gap may be smaller than previously thought
A large population-based study from Sweden published in the BMJ suggests that the gap in autism diagnoses between males and females may be much
News
4.24.2026
Autism Speaks announces our 2026 autistic predoctoral fellows
At Autism Speaks, we are proud to empower this new generation of researchers through our third annual Predoctoral Fellowship for Autistic Scientists.
Press Release
4.20.2026
YOTEL Washington DC becomes first hotel in the nation to achieve Autism Speaks Autism Friendly Designation
YOTEL Washington DC proudly announces its distinction as the first hotel in the United States to receive an Autism Friendly designation from Autism
Press Release
4.16.2026
Wilson® and Autism Speaks® continue commitment to more inclusive world on and off the field with 2026 Love the Moment™ Collection
In celebration of World Autism Month, Wilson released the 2026 Love the Moment™ Collection, a lineup of performance equipment that represents the
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4.9.2026
The New York Times spotlights chef Franklin Becker and Autism Speaks' new Chefs on the Spectrum program
Chefs on the Spectrum, spearheaded by chef and Autism Speaks board member, Franklin Becker, aims to train and place people with autism into fine
News
4.7.2026
Stuart Savitz appointed Chairman of Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the election of Stuart Savitz as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1, 2026.
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4.6.2026