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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
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
Press Release
9.19.2019
Autism Speaks applauds the passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2019
Autism Speaks applauds the final passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2019 (H.R.1058). The bill now goes to the President’s desk for his signature.
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
Science News
9.6.2019
Is autism being overdiagnosed?
NEW YORK – Despite claims by a recent research study that autism is being overdiagnosed, experts at Autism Speaks said that conclusion overstates
Science News
9.6.2019
Large family-based study finds 80 percent of autism risk is from inherited genes
A new study looking at autism in 5 countries found that 80 percent of autism risk can be traced to inherited genes rather than environmental factors
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
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
Press Release
7.23.2019
The Ad Council and Autism Speaks partner with Sesame Workshop to encourage early screening for autism in new multimedia public service campaign
NEW YORK (JULY 23, 2019) – Though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, most children aren’t diagnosed until between 4 and
Advocacy News
7.22.2019
Connecticut lowers age at which transition services begin
Connecticut Governor Lamont signs bill to lower the age at which transition services begin from 16 to 14.
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
Advocacy News
6.28.2019
Texas Medicaid adds coverage for autism
On June 15, Governor Greg Abbott signed a budget bill which included a requirement for Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including
Advocacy News
6.27.2019
Advocates gather for 2019 Advocacy Forum
Advocates gather to learn about autism policy and share their stories on Capitol Hill!
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
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
News
5.8.2019