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Advocacy News
5.31.2022
New law improves coverage for autism in Iowa
When Iowa lawmakers gathered in Des Moines this year for their legislative session, they passed a new law that secures coverage for a wider range of![young boy sorting blocks at school desk with plastic bin of building blocks in front of him](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Ashley.jpg.webp?itok=OxciBGCz)
Advocacy News
5.23.2022
2022 Florida Advocacy Wins
Policy efforts will expand access to special education supports, therapy services and insurance information for people with autism in Florida. Read![aba therapy with a child](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/aba%20therapy.jpg.webp?itok=e__FStO2)
Advocacy News
5.23.2022
Virginia celebrates increased protections for autism services
New Virginia law ensures that autism is protected by federal mental health parity law and secures coverage for a wider range of medically necessary![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
Press Release
5.16.2022
Autism Speaks Appoints Kelli Seely Chief Marketing Officer
Autism Speaks announced that Kelli Seely has been named Chief Marketing Officer of the organization. Click here to read more.![Liz Pellicano, Ph.D., professor of autism research at University College London](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Liz%20Pellicano%2C%20Ph.D.%2C%20professor%20of%20autism%20research%20at%20University%20College%20London.png.webp?itok=uVcWiZur)
Science News
5.15.2022
INSAR Day 3: Keynote speaker Liz Pellicano redefines “autistic flourishing”
Liz Pellicano, Ph.D., professor of autism research at University College London, says there is often a gap between the research lab and autistic![doctor holding a stethoscope](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/INSAR%20Lancet%20Commission.jpg.webp?itok=H4GDzUy6)
Science News
5.14.2022
INSAR Day 2: The Lancet Commission reports on the future of autism care and research
The Lancet Commission helped to create a report of recommendations that can improve quality of life for autistic people and their families worldwide.![women holding hands](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/INSAR%20ECHO%20Autism%20Mental%20Health.jpg.webp?itok=3hF4Opju)
Science News
5.13.2022
INSAR Day 2: ECHO Autism works to improve mental health care for autistic people
Autistic people experience a high risk for co-occurring psychiatric conditions, particularly anxiety and depression. Click here to learn more.![Strand of DNA](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/DNA_0.jpg.webp?itok=j0XeAWvh)
Science News
5.12.2022
INSAR Day 1: MSSNG research reveals new genes associated with autism
At INSAR 2022, seven researchers previewed their findings on topics ranging from the genetic causes of autism to chronic physical health disorders in![Autism Speaks strongly supports proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/elecdevicesd_AS-02.png.webp?itok=MMHR9N_2)
Advocacy News
5.11.2022
Autism Speaks strongly supports proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices
Proposed legislation includes reinstatement of FDA ban on electrical stimulation devices to curb self-harming and aggressive behaviors![Dr. Vikram Patel](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Dr.%20Vikram%20Patel.png.webp?itok=FSMtAUvs)
Science News
5.9.2022
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Vikram Patel to the science advisory committee
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Vikram Patel, MBBS, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. Read![Thomas Frazier](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Thomas%20Frazier.png.webp?itok=yVkffMYw)
News
5.9.2022
Thomas Frazier joins the Board of Directors
Autism Speaks announces the appointment of clinical psychologist and autism researcher Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., to their Board of Directors. Read![INSAR Day 1 MSSNG research presents new findings in autism and genomics](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/INSAR%20Day%201%20MSSNG%20research%20presents%20new%20findings%20in%20autism%20and%20genomics.jpg.webp?itok=0CG7DC3I)
Science News
5.3.2022
Autism Speaks-supported research at INSAR 2022
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of autism researchers, is being held both![Autism Speaks announces 2021 Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant Recipients](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20announces%202021%20Norma%20and%20Malcom%20Baker%20Recreation%20Grant%20Recipients.png.webp?itok=KwRKpNuX)
News
5.3.2022
2021 Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant Recipients
114 organizations across 31 states were awarded grant funding of up to $5,000.![New study shows increase in global prevalence of autism](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Global%20Prevalence%20Study.jpg.webp?itok=Kc3xrLFJ)
Science News
4.29.2022
New study shows increase in global prevalence of autism
Why is autism increasing? Click here to learn more about how 100 in 10,000 children around the world are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)![Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20announces%202021%20Local%20Impact%20Grant%20recipients.jpg.webp?itok=23gQps6K)
Press Release
4.15.2022
Autism Speaks opens applications for Local Impact Grants
Autism Speaks announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of Local Impact Grants. Click here to learn about the Local Impact Grants and how![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
Press Release
3.30.2022