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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.
Advocacy News
7.19.2021
Oregon renews autism insurance law
The state legislature has passed a bill reauthorizing Oregon's Autism Health Insurance Reform law through January 2, 2030.
News
7.12.2021
Pool Pointers for Inclusive Lifeguarding
In a 2011 study, 91 percent of deaths in children with autism who wandered were because of drowning accidents. In addition to our tips and tools for
Advocacy News
7.10.2021
Autism Speaks opposes ruling allowing electric shock therapy
Devices used to curb harming behaviors in disabled children and adults have been banned since 2020
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
Science News
7.2.2021
Autism Speaks hosts webinar on COVID-19 vaccine accessibility tools
In support of the White House’s Vaccine Month of Action, Autism Speaks hosted a webinar in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and
Science News
7.1.2021
Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth
A government-funded project meant to help low-income adolescents with disabilities become financially stable adults doubled employment rates in
Science News
7.1.2021
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Science News
6.29.2021
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Science News
6.18.2021
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental
Science News
5.24.2021
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference
On April 27-28, 2021, Autism Speaks hosted autism advocates and stakeholders from 46 countries to discuss their efforts to promote greater autism
Advocacy News
5.21.2021
Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding
Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased
Science News
5.21.2021
Study reveals long-term language benefits of early intensive behavioral intervention for autism
Recent findings suggest that early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs are a promising solution for improving language outcomes in
Science News
5.21.2021
Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea
A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher
Science News
5.21.2021