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Advocacy News
10.3.2024

Legislative wins in California strengthen supports, opportunities and safety of autistic individuals

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills that Autism Speaks supported, which will strengthen supports for autistic students and help
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Advocacy News
10.1.2024

Short-term extension protects federal autism programs

With widespread bipartisan agreement that the programs under the Autism CARES Act should continue, an extension of funding through December 20 was
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Advocacy News
9.30.2024

Policy Pulse Newsletter - September 2024

This newsletter edition shares updates about short-term budget extension, mental health care services, various federal policy initiatives and voting
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News
9.25.2024

Scripps covers the impending renewal of the Autism CARES Act

Scripps News interviews Christa Stevens, Director State Government Affairs, Autism Speaks, on how the Autism CARES Act has supported her family in
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News
9.25.2024

Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community

Tony Hernandez talks with Coffee With America to share his journey with autism, diagnosis disparities among diverse groups and resources available to
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News
9.24.2024

Autism Speaks’ Jeff Rickel talks autism and aging with Exceptional Parent Magazine

Jeff Rickel, database manager at Autism Speaks, shared his experiences navigating aging as an autistic caregiver to his son Jonathan with Exceptional
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Advocacy News
9.18.2024

Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives

Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
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Science News
9.18.2024

Autism Speaks unveils new resource for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety and irritability in autism

Autism Speaks Autism Care Network developed a new resource to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for three common co-occurring conditions in
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Advocacy News
9.17.2024

Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny
Autism Speaks Emerging Leaders
Press Release
9.12.2024

Autism Speaks taps on next generation of leaders with introduction of Emerging Leaders

Autism Speaks proudly announces the launch of Emerging Leaders, a group of advocates under 40 representing the current values, needs and diversity of
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Advocacy News
9.9.2024

White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans

New regulation, supported by Autism Speaks, strengthens parity protections and improves access and affordability of autism care for individuals with
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News
9.3.2024

KPRC Houston reinforces dangers of wandering and drowning

KPRC Houston interviews Autism Speaks VP of Services & Supports Community Impact Lindsay Naeder on the tragic outcomes of wandering following the
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News
9.3.2024

Forbes addresses bullying with Autism Speaks Champions of Change

Autism Speaks Champions of Change Logan Slaughter and Victoria Handy share their experiences and strategies to combat bullying at school.
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Science News
8.27.2024

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh has joined our Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC).
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Advocacy News
8.22.2024

Help us improve the autistic voting experience

Voting is the nation’s most fundamental right and a hallmark of democracy. Learn more about the voting experiences and needs of those with asd here.
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News
8.13.2024

Disability Scoop Spotlights the Autism CARES Act

Disability Scoop highlights the looming deadline to pass the Autism CARES Act with quotes from Keith Wargo, CEO & President at Autism Speaks, on the