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12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
Researchers recruited the parents of 86 autistic children between 24 and 60 months of age in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy to participate in
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and
Science News
11.15.2021
New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents
A new study reveals significant differences in sexual orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. Click
News
11.3.2021
Update on Autism Speaks diversity, equity, access and inclusion (DEAI) efforts – FY22 Q 1&2
Autism Speaks is working to achieve a world where all people with autism, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, can reach their full
News
10.19.2021
Autism Speaks elects Jennifer Seidel to its national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and
Press Release
10.7.2021
Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks
Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of
Science News
10.5.2021
New study improves criteria to identify sleep problems in autistic children and adolescents
A study has developed and validated a new cut-off value for the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire for autism (CSHQ-autism), a common tool used to
Science News
10.5.2021
Research finds patterns in restrictive and repetitive behaviors based on individual characteristics
A study found differences in restrictive and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in children with autism based on characteristics like age, sex, cognitive
Science News
9.23.2021
Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in benefits eligibility and spending among autistic adults
A recent peer-reviewed study published in May in PLOS One reveals significant disparities in eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid coverage among
Press Release
9.2.2021
Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants
Autism Speaks 2021 Local Impact Grant applications are open! The program accepts applications from both for-profit and non-profit organizations for
Science News
8.25.2021
Study offers a new model for primary care clinics serving adults with autism
Learn about The Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST), a new primary care clinic model that helps improve healthcare services for adults
Press Release
8.16.2021
Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research
See how Autism Speaks is advancing the study of causes and better interventions for autism by funding $821,800 in grants to eight researchers studying
Science News
8.6.2021
New study looks at how autism-linked genetics changes are passed to children
To understand the genetics behind autism, researchers looked at the mother’s genes in mice bred with autism-linked genes for an explanation about how
Advocacy News
7.29.2021