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Science News
12.1.2023
Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future
In a new report from the WHO, UNICEF and Autism Speaks, we outline three action items that could improve care for autistic children and their families
Science News
12.1.2023
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of research grants on the study of central auditory processing disorder
Science News
11.6.2023
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Russell Shilling to the Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Russell Shilling, Ph.D., has joined Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee provides guidance on achieving our scientific
Advocacy News
11.1.2023
Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people
The new MHPAEA proposed rule would be an important step towards removing barriers to coverage of mental health services for autistic individuals.
Advocacy News
10.13.2023
Takeaways from the October 2023 IACC Meeting
The October 2023 IACC meeting recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month and discussed upcoming IACC publications, federal agency
Science News
10.9.2023
Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX
Autism Speaks announced nearly $135,000 in grant funding to a researcher studying the transition to adulthood for Latino autistic youth. Click here to
Press Release
9.27.2023
Autism Speaks national board member Dr. Tom Frazier appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., member of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors, has been
News
9.19.2023
Charting a Path to Inclusion: A Call to Action from the WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Developmental Disabilities
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings this week in New York City, Autism Speaks and Qatar Foundation co-hosted the launch of the WHO
Advocacy News
9.14.2023
Maria Montenegro, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer
Maria shares how the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program is benefiting Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Advocacy News
9.14.2023
Ana C Ramirez, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer
Ana speaks to the impact of that the University of Texas' caregiver skills training program has on Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Advocacy News
8.11.2023
Senator Grassley tours manufacturer Lee Container, highlighting innovative solutions for workforce development & inclusion of autistic employees
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined Autism Speaks and Lee Container President Robert Varnedoe to discuss employment opportunities for autistic people.
Science News
7.21.2023
New research shows sexual minority autistic adults experience poorer mental health and quality of life
Click here to read about a recent study that examined the mental health and quality of life of autistic adults who identify with sexual orientations
Press Release
7.14.2023
Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients
A collaborative effort to improve the outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1
Science News
7.11.2023
Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers
Click here to read the announcement of the recipients of our new Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists. Through this fellowship
Science News
7.11.2023
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $180,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder
Click here to see how Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding three pilot research projects to advance
Advocacy News
5.25.2023