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Advocacy News
1.15.2019
New York Governor announces coverage of medically necessary treatments for children with autism
Autism Speaks applauds New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s inclusion of coverage for medically necessary treatments for children with autism spectrum
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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
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1.14.2019
Autism Speaks names top ten autism studies of 2018
Autism Speaks science staff and advisors highlight the 2018 studies that most powerfully advanced our understanding, treatment and support of people
Advocacy News
12.31.2018
2018 Advocacy Highlights
With the support of autism advocates, Autism Speaks' Advocacy Team pursued policy solutions for individuals across the spectrum and throughout the
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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
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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
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12.10.2018
Autism Speaks Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Program Grant Recipients
Autism Speaks funds programs that provide people with autism with social and educational experiences. Through the inaugural Norma and Malcolm Baker
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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
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11.28.2018
Autism Speaks and GameStop NXT GEN Coders Grant Recipients
We are pleased to announce the fourteen recipients of the first Autism Speaks and GameStop NXT GEN Coders Program, which provides grants for
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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
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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
11.5.2018
#AutismVotes: Vote on Tuesday, November 6th
The 2018 midterm election will be held on Tuesday, November 6th. While 2018 is not a presidential election year, there are many federal, state,
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