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Map of United States with markers for where ADDM sites are located
Advocacy News
4.25.2023

ADDM Network adds new sites, offering opportunities for new insights on autism

We are proud to celebrate a historic expansion of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, from 11 to 16 sites across the
Autism Speaks Autism by the Numbers
Press Release
4.20.2023

Autism Speaks launches Autism by the Numbers

Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by the Numbers.
Autism Speaks Advocacy Leadership Network group picture
Science News
4.20.2023

Autism Speaks hosts 6th biennial Advocacy Leadership Network meeting

Autism Speaks is hosting the meeting of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a collective of advocates representing families, policymakers and
Autism Speaks logo
Press Release
4.17.2023

Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health

Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
4.4.2023

Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
3.30.2023

A letter from Autism Speaks CEO

Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S.
Press Release
3.23.2023

Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.

The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2023 Logo
Press Release
3.13.2023

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community

Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel
Strand of DNA
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks partner DNAstack is named 2023 Company of the Year

Click here to read about DNAstack’s groundbreaking work to unlock the power of genomics and health data through software and their recent recognition
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee

Dr. Charles Reynolds, M.D., and Dr. Brett Abrahams, Ph.D., have joined the Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC). The committee
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee
Science News
2.27.2023

Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee

Autism Speaks is establishing an Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee that will operate alongside our Medical and Science Advisory
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
2.13.2023

Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and more, along with many special guests, will return to
Autism Speaks - Coaches Powering Forward
Press Release
1.31.2023

Coaches Powering Forward Week unites the NCAA community

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring college basketball coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans
Gunjan Seth
Science News
1.12.2023

Autism Care Network family partner wins CHC Patient and Family Leadership Award

Autism Speaks is thrilled to congratulate Gunjan Seth, family partner to the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network (ACNet), for winning the 2022 Children
2022 with colorful fireworks behind numbers
Advocacy News
12.31.2022

2022 Advocacy Highlights

Today, we celebrate the policy milestones and accomplishments that your support helped us achieve in 2022.
US Capitol building
Advocacy News
12.23.2022

Milestone wins for the autism community in federal bill

The hard work of advocates across the country and congressional champions for the autism community came to fruition with the passage of a federal