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News
5.23.2024
Sports Byline USA interviews Armani Williams
Sports Byline USA interviewed Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided his career in![Stuart Spielman and his son Zak on their travel](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Stuart%20Spielman%20and%20his%20son%20Zak%20on%20their%20travel.png.webp?itok=MlG8DgtD)
News
5.23.2024
Travel + Leisure interviews Stuart Spielman
Autism Speaks’ Stuart Spielman shares how traveling with his son strengthened their bond and offered a sense of freedom.![View of committee hearing room, looking at tiered rows of chairs with subcommittee members seated among them](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/health%20subcommittee%20markup%20CARES_0.png.webp?itok=OOluq1Yw)
Advocacy News
5.16.2024
Priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress
We are proud to celebrate this milestone in not only advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 but expanding its impact through new elements of the bill.![crystalized DNA](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/crystalized%20DNA.jpg.webp?itok=dxO8CTnI)
Science News
5.15.2024
World’s largest autism genome database expands
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently expanded to include an additional 2,489 fully sequenced![Thomas Frazier](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/thomas-frazier-headshot_0.jpg.webp?itok=zhfK9-oc)
Press Release
5.15.2024
Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D. Appointed Chairman of Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the election of Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D., as the new chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2024.![American Heart Association Centennial logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/American%20Heart%20Association%20Centennial%20logo.jpg.webp?itok=qtScBK6U)
Press Release
4.30.2024
New $2 million research initiative will study heart and brain health in people with autism
The American Heart Association and Autism Speaks are joining forces to fund pioneering research to learn more about how to enhance cardiovascular and![Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Grant%20Funding%20Announcement.jpg.webp?itok=o9h4HS-4)
Science News
4.22.2024
Autism Speaks opens grant applications for autistic researchers
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to announce a new round of our Predoctoral![Andy Shih standing and presenting behind wooden podium](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Andy%20at%20April%202024%20IACC_0.jpg.webp?itok=wh7SbMij)
Advocacy News
4.19.2024
Takeaways from the April 2024 IACC Meeting
This IACC meeting was an opportunity to recognize Autism Acceptance Month, share upcoming IACC publications and federal agency updates, and discuss![Acetaminophen pills on a countertop](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Acetaminophen%20pills%20on%20a%20countertop_0.jpg.webp?itok=w-zAVEs2)
Science News
4.17.2024
Research shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism
A new study shows that there is no link between Tylenol and autism and that the previously reported connection is likely due to other underlying![two hands holding a bunch of colorful water beads over a white bowl of more water beads](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/water%20beads%202.jpg.webp?itok=I-w__qnF)
Advocacy News
4.10.2024
Autism Speaks Endorses Bill to Ban the Sale of Water Beads Marketed as Toys
Autism Speaks has joined family advocates and groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics in calling for a ban of the sale of water beads marketed![Nasdaq welcomes Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/MC_040524_tower-shot.jpg.webp?itok=dCctXenS)
News
4.5.2024
Autism Speaks rings the NASDAQ closing bell
Brian Harper, chairman of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors was joined with a group of autistic people, families and caregivers, and Autism Speaks![Autism Speaks World Autism Month Fearless campaign](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20World%20Autism%20Month%20Fearless%20campaign.png.webp?itok=1OoKAabn)
News
4.2.2024
Autistic people need us to act fearlessly
Autism Speaks CEO writes a letter urging the community to act fearlessly for autistic people, their family and their friends this World Autism Month &![Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Chief%20Science%20Officer%20Andy%20Shih.png.webp?itok=9XYF5DBt)
Science News
4.2.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at UN event on technology and autism
Andy Shih gave the opening address at a United Nations event focused on the intersection of technology and autism advocacy hosted by the State of![Autism Speaks Champions of Change logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Champions%20of%20Change%20logo.png.webp?itok=hYS18Zf8)
Press Release
4.2.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers
Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections![Fearless](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/WAM24-fearless.png.webp?itok=FJ-sNhEu)
Press Release
4.1.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change
In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share![Andy Shih speaking at witness panel](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Andy%20Shih%202%20-%20hearing%20on%20CARES%20-%20Feb%202024.png.webp?itok=Fk2kpizP)
Advocacy News
2.15.2024