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News
1.9.2019
Tune in: Research and health-related webcasts of interest to the autism community
A regularly updated listing of presentations on new research and autism healthcare - including live and archived podcasts and videos
Science News
10.22.2018
Autism-related guidelines for healthcare providers
This article links to open-access journal articles that provide the latest guidance for healthcare professionals on the physical, mental health and
Science News
7.6.2018
Autism and Health: A Special Report by Autism Speaks
In 2017, Autism Speaks issued the first in a series of annual, in-depth reports on special topics in autism Autism and Health: Advances in
Science News
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks releases new strategic plan for science
Three-year plan focuses funding on research that can best improve lives today and accelerate the delivery of personalized therapies and other services
Science News
5.20.2019
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 2 new studies on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies to understand central auditory processing
News
5.8.2019
INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism
"It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults will have significant benefits to workplaces
News
5.7.2019
Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi
At the gala – which helps funds research, resources and services that meet the diverse needs of individuals with autism - guests enjoy signature four
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
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
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
Science News
4.26.2019
Autism Speaks Newsroom @ INSAR 2019
Autism Speaks research featured at international autism conference
Science News
4.25.2019
Six Autism Speaks studies on 2018 list of top advances in autism
Six of the studies were funded by Autism Speaks’ science program, which provides direct grant funding and administers the Autism Treatment Network
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.
Press Release
4.12.2019
CDC findings suggest that ASD is more prevalent than indicated by the latest 1 in 59 CDC estimate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the findings of a 2019 study on the prevalence and characteristics of autism
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.
News
4.5.2019