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Autism Speaks, the H&M Foundation and Special Olympics
Science News
10.1.2019

Autism Speaks, WHO, international partners advocate for inclusive health care at UN panel discussion

NEW YORK -- On the heels of the United Nations’ passage of a Universal Health Coverage commitment last week, WHO and UNICEF officials,
The Infant Brain Imaging Study
Science News
9.30.2019

Do you have a child with autism and a new baby?

The Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) is looking for participants! In the last decade, IBIS researchers have identified brain changes as early
Universal screening study finds common autism screening tool improvement
Science News
9.27.2019

Universal screening study finds common autism screening tool needs improvement

NEW YORK -- In a test of universal screening of children using a standard autism screening tool in a pediatric care network, researchers found
Thought Leadership Summit graphic
News
9.26.2019

Autism Speaks to host policy discussions at Transition to Adulthood summit

NEW YORK -- Joined by an invited group of researchers, policy experts, family members, and self-advocates, Autism Speaks will host a Thought
Autism Speaks awards more than $4.7 million for autism research
Science News
9.9.2019

Autism Speaks awards more than $4.7 million for autism research

NEW YORK - Autism Speaks, the global nonprofit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
estimated autism prevalence 2018
Science News
9.6.2019

Is autism being overdiagnosed?

Despite claims by a study that autism is overdiagnosed, experts at Autism Speaks said it overstates what the study can realistically draw from
what causes autism?
Science News
9.6.2019

Is Autism Genetic?

Is autism genetic? Autism research found 80% of autism risk traced to inherited genes rather than environmental factors or random mutations. Click
Map of United States with all states shaded green to indicate autism benefits by state
Press Release
8.2.2019

Autism Speaks commends Tennessee as it becomes 50th state requiring that insurance plans cover autism

Reforms eliminate restrictions and gaps in coverage of medically necessary autism care
unsplash kids play
Science News
7.23.2019

Autism Speaks funds ECHO Autism Primary Care to bring better autism screening and care to your doctor’s office

ECHO Autism Primary Care is a virtual learning program where primary care providers get guidance from autism experts on best practices in autism
Autism Speaks has a new strategic plan for science
Science News
7.9.2019

Two studies in Qatar offer snapshot of autism in an Arabic country

Researchers conduct first autism prevalence survey in Qatar and validate screening tool in Arabic
Texas state capitol with cowboy statue in front of building
Advocacy News
6.28.2019

Texas Medicaid adds future coverage for autism

Governor Abbott signed a budget bill which requires Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Hearing room with members seated facing witnesses and audience.
Press Release
6.25.2019

Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019

U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
Autism Speaks Research
Science News
5.20.2019

Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 2 new studies on auditory processing disorder

Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies to understand central auditory processing
insar policy brief feature
News
5.8.2019

INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism

"It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults will have significant benefits to workplaces
News
5.7.2019

Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi

At the gala – which helps funds research, resources and services that meet the diverse needs of individuals with autism - guests enjoy signature four
Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM and Liza Krassner, MPA
Science News
5.6.2019

Family Advisors:  The power and importance of connection

For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right