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Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
Science News
7.1.2021

Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children

A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Science News
6.29.2021

Social media offers benefits for autistic community

Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Science News
6.18.2021

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee
Nebraska State Seal
Advocacy News
6.4.2021

Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services

Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference
Science News
5.24.2021

Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference

On April 27-28, 2021, Autism Speaks hosted autism advocates and stakeholders from 46 countries to discuss their efforts to promote greater autism
Capitol Dome
Advocacy News
5.21.2021

Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding

Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased
ABA hero courtesy Thompson Center
Science News
5.21.2021

Study reveals long-term language benefits of early intensive behavioral intervention for autism

Recent findings suggest that early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs are a promising solution for improving language outcomes in
Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea
Science News
5.21.2021

Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea

A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher
Autism Speaks Newsroom @ INSAR 2021
Science News
5.21.2021

Researchers report findings on getting autism treatments into diverse communities

After a year of increased mainstream attention on racial and other social inequities, research presentations on Day 3 of the International Society for
Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research
Science News
5.21.2021

Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research

With the selection of six sites across North America to pilot a bold new research program, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada announce the launch
North Carolina bill signing ceremony
Advocacy News
5.19.2021

New law will improve access to an evidence-based autism therapy in North Carolina

Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that will help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) easily access medically necessary therapy. Read more.
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 3 researchers in auditory processing disorder
Science News
5.14.2021

Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 3 researchers in auditory processing disorder

Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies and one Fellowship to understand central
Autism Speaks Newsroom @ INSAR 2021
Science News
5.10.2021

Research meeting highlights access and intersectional challenges in U.S. and international communities

During the second day of presentations at the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting, oral presentations of work in the U.S. and
INSAR Day 1 MSSNG research presents new findings in autism and genomics
Science News
5.6.2021

INSAR Day 1: MSSNG research presents new findings in autism and genomics

During the first day of presentations at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) annual meeting on Tuesday, May 4, Stephen Scherer, Ph.D
Autism Speaks urges Department of Defense to expand, not restrict, services for military children with autism
Advocacy News
5.6.2021

Autism Speaks urges Department of Defense to expand, not restrict, services for military children with autism

Autism Speaks urges the Department of Defense to reconsider recently announced changes that would make it harder for children with autism to access
Autism Speak elects Zumper Chief Marketing Officer Darren Goode to national board
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5.5.2021

Autism Speak elects Zumper Chief Marketing Officer Darren Goode to national board

Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and