Articles
Science News
1.14.2020
Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits
Genetics study suggests autism severity varies across identical twins, indicating that environmental influences on genes play a large role in the
Science News
1.7.2020
Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities
Jim Ronyak and his wife drove their son 176 miles, each way, every weekend to receive services when they lived on the Colville Reservation in
News
12.20.2019
NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign
The proceeds from these auctions will help drive our mission to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Science News
12.9.2019
Autism Speaks hosts experts and advocates to address health disparities in autism
Autism Speaks will host autism researchers, public health leaders, government officials, self-advocates and family advocates on Dec. 10 and 11 in
Press Release
10.22.2019
Introducing Delivering Jobs
Delivering Jobs Campaign to Create Pathways to One Million Employment and Leadership Opportunities by 2025 for People with Autism, Intellectual and/or
Science News
10.17.2019
Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthood
Special education professor Kerrie Shogren, Ph.D., shared her work on the role of self-determination in supporting autistic people as they transition
Science News
10.17.2019
Professor and autism self-advocate delivers remarks on strengths-based planning and outcomes in transition to adulthood
Keynote speaker Stephen Shore, Ed.D., addressed his experience growing up with autism, navigating school and finding his role in education and
Science News
10.16.2019
Autism Speaks releases newest MSSNG database
Autism Speaks’ groundbreaking MSSNG project today released an autism dataset with more than 11,000 whole genomes of individuals with autism and their
Press Release
10.14.2019
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019
World-class chefs channel their culinary talents for a cause at 13th annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, raising vital funds for research,
News
10.11.2019
Join Us for a Brighter Life on the Spectrum
Introducing a new brand campaign, For a Brighter Life on the Spectrum, inspired by the vast and diverse autism community. At Autism Speaks, we’re
Press Release
10.9.2019
Autism Speaks elects Oxford Properties VP Adam Frazier to national board
“Adam has distinguished himself in the business world, while maintaining a deep commitment to his family and community,” said Autism Speaks Board
Science News
10.2.2019
Parents and researchers address how complex care systems affect services and success for teens and adults with autism
The second panel discussion at the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Transition to Adulthood focused on how the education, support services
Science News
10.2.2019
Self-advocates and researchers open summit on addressing transition to adulthood for people with autism
Autism Speaks kicked off a two-day Thought Leadership Summit on Transition to Adulthood with presentations from a panel of self-advocates and two
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,
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
Science News
9.27.2019