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Advocacy News
2.8.2019
Why we care about Autism CARES
On February 7, Congress introduced S.427/H.R.1058 to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research,
Press Release
2.4.2019
Autism Sharing Initiative is named a 2019 GA4GH Driver Project
Partnership between Autism Speaks and AIMS-2 Trials brings together one of the largest collections of genomic and clinical autism data to accelerate
Advocacy News
1.27.2019
Money Follows the Person Program is extended!
The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
Press Release
1.18.2019
Autism Speaks elects three business leaders to its national board
NEW YORK (January 18, 2019) – Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people
News
1.14.2019
Autism study finds high rates of unmet healthcare needs; suggests public policy solutions
An Autism Speaks analysis of national survey identifies barriers to care and provides guidance for new programs to address needs across the lifespan
News
12.19.2018
Autism Speaks hosts first scientific conference on cannabis and autism
Researchers, regulators and community stakeholders convene to guide future studies on cannabis-related products for autism and its associated medical
News
12.19.2018
Autism Speaks funds promising new treatment and diagnostic studies
Research to advance personalized wandering interventions; target a cause of early communication challenges; and deliver practical autism-screening for
News
11.28.2018
Autism Research Series – ‘Discovery to Solutions’
In 2018, Autism Speaks invited the public to free local presentations of its Autism Research Series: Discovery to Solutions. Watch an archived live
News
11.26.2018
National survey of parents identifies 1 in 40 children with autism
National survey of parents identifies 1 in 40 children with autism. Parents also report high rates of difficulty accessing services and coordinated
News
11.15.2018
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons expand funding for auditory-processing research
Highly qualified researchers invited to apply for funding of a pilot study and a fellowship dedicated to understanding and treating auditory
Advocacy News
11.1.2018
New CPT codes approved for ABA
The new CPT codes provide recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) that ABA is an empirically supported medical intervention. Proper
Advocacy News
11.1.2018
New CPT Codes for ABA Billing
Resources and information provided by the CPT Steering Committee will help ABA providers prepare for the implementation of new CPT codes in 2019.
Advocacy News
10.29.2018
HHS seeks nominees for National Family Caregiving Advisory Council
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently asking for nominees to the National Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
Science News
10.22.2018
Autism-related guidelines for healthcare providers
This article links to open-access journal articles that provide the latest guidance for healthcare professionals on the physical, mental health and
News
10.22.2018
Good work that's good for business
Quest Diagnostics, Cintas, & other company partners of the ADVICE initiative make progress in hiring people with autism & other disabilities
Science News
10.17.2018