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Press Release
6.13.2024
Senator leads bill relating to ABLE accounts
Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act to allow people with disabilities and
Advocacy News
6.12.2024
Autism Speaks celebrates advancement of Autism CARES Act of 2024
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passed a key committee, adding a new priority to the bill that requires a yearly, comprehensive, and forward-looking
Science News
6.6.2024
INSAR 2024
Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, represented Autism Speaks at the 2024 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference in Melbourne,
News
6.5.2024
POPSUGAR interviews Alyssa Chapman
Alyssa Chapman, one of Autism Speaks’ Champions of Change, shared what it’s like to coexist on the spectrums of autism and queerness.
Advocacy News
6.3.2024
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections
The Office of Civil Rights has issued new regulation that strengthens civil rights and anti-discrimination protections and will improve access to
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
News
4.5.2024