Articles
News
7.25.2024
Autism Digest highlights Kadin McElwain’s journey with autism
Autism Speaks profiles Kadin McElwain about overcoming many challenges related to his autism to get where he is today.
News
7.25.2024
People highlights Tallulah Willis as Autism Speaks Honoree
Tallulah Willis will be recognized by Autism Speaks for fostering understanding and inclusivity for the autism community.
News
7.22.2024
Lindsay Naeder discusses water safety with USA Today
Lindsay Naeder, Autism Speaks VP of services & supports, talks to USA Today about wandering and water safety for autistics. Read more and access
Science News
7.15.2024
Autism Speaks funds new research on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding one predoctoral fellowship, one postdoctoral fellowship and one
Advocacy News
7.11.2024
IACC meeting focuses on support for caregivers
Autism Speaks was grateful to join this meeting's discussion that highlighted the critical role family caregivers play throughout their loved one’s
News
7.11.2024
Stuart Spielman talks autism-friendly travel with USA TODAY
In a heartwarming piece by Kathleen Wong from USA TODAY, the story of Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks’ Senior Vice President, Advocacy, and his wife,
Advocacy News
7.9.2024
Autism Speaks opposes proposed loophole that would circumvent ban on electrical stimulation devices
Autism Speaks reinforces its longstanding rejection of electrical stimulation device use on individuals with autism and other disabilities through
Press Release
7.9.2024
Autism Speaks introduces Field Day for All
Autism Speaks is proud to introduce Field Day for All, an event that will bring critical funds, resources and support services directly to the
News
6.24.2024
Shelley Sunstein interviews Armani Williams
Shelley Sunstein on iHeartRadio interviews Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided
News
6.21.2024
Eileen Lamb featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine
Autism Speaks graced the cover of Exceptional Parent Magazine with a story written by Marta Chmielowicz, content manager of mission delivery, and
Advocacy News
6.14.2024
From fatherhood to advocacy
Among the different titles that U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has held over the course of his political career, there is one job that started it all for
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