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4.9.2020
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities. We must take action to protect our community
News
4.9.2020
Autism Certification Center & Autism Speaks team up to make online learning resources available to the autism community at no cost
The Autism Certification Center (ACC) and Autism Speaks are teaming up to make 30+ hours of online video learning resources available completely free
Advocacy News
4.3.2020
Recently Passed COVID-19 Congressional Legislation and Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
Congress has passed several bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recently passed bills provide significant assistance, much more needs to
Science News
4.2.2020
Challenges of COVID-19 disruptions: Guidance for autism service providers
Each region of the globe is in a different phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation efforts. Here, we share lessons learned from
News
4.2.2020
Tips for managing children at home during COVID-19
This article is provided courtesy the University of Rochester, a site in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network. Translations into Spanish and
Science News
4.1.2020
Lời khuyên cho việc quản lý trẻ em trong COVID-19:
This article is provided courtesy the University of Rochester, a site in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network. Translations into Spanish
News
3.31.2020
Autism Speaks Elects Brian L. Harper as Chairman of the Board
NEW YORK – Autism Speaks, an organization that is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Advocacy News
3.31.2020
HHS Office for Civil Rights affirms rights of persons with disabilities during COVID-19 emergency
OCR issued a bulletin affirming the right of persons with disabilities to receive needed medical care during the COVID-19 emergency
Advocacy News
3.30.2020
Autism Speaks comment submitted encouraging the Department of Labor to provide paid sick leave for family caregivers impacted by COVID-19
The following regulatory comment was submitted by Autism Speaks on March 29, 2020. Autism Speaks strongly urges the Department to provide
Press Release
3.26.2020
CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54 children in the U.S.
Autism rates have increased by 10% to 1 in 54 children being diagnosised with ASD by age 8, according to a new release by the CDC.
Advocacy News
3.24.2020
Priorities for the Autism Community During this Time of Crisis
To address the effects of COIVD-19 on individuals and families, we are advocating for policymakers to quickly provide assistance to individuals on the
Advocacy News
3.21.2020
Autism Speaks Provides Urgent Feedback on Federal Coronavirus Bill (S.3548)
Educational accommodations and protections for individuals with disabilities, including many students on the autism spectrum, have been hard-fought
News
3.20.2020
How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While these are critical steps to protect the health of
Science News
3.17.2020
How to handle clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health care system is adapting to social distancing and moving to telemedicine. Use these tips to prepare for this
Science News
3.4.2020
What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?
Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by using these recommendations from the CDC. We care deeply about the well-being of our community, and we urge
Science News
2.20.2020