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2.6.2024
Towson men’s basketball coach leading the charge in driving autism awareness
Meet Coach Skerry, Head Coach of the Towson University Men’s Basketball program and Co-founder of Coaches Powering Forward. See how you can join the
Advocacy News
2.1.2024
Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities
Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small
Press Release
1.29.2024
Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community
Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with
Blog
1.26.2024
Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater
Autism and picky eating can be a challenge. Click here to read 6 strategies to encourage a healthy diet in autistic children with food aversions.
Blog
1.12.2024
Conozca a Scott Rubin, inspirador de Autism After 21, y a su madre, Michelle, fundadora de la organización
Lea cómo Michelle Rubin inició la transición al empleo de su hijo autista, Scott, diagnosticado con autismo de moderado a severo, en la escuela
Blog
1.12.2024
Chris Tidmarsh allana el camino hacia el empleo de otros adultos autistas en Green Bridge Growers
Lea cómo un empresario autista elimina la fuerza laboral tradicional y tiene como misión cultivar buenos alimentos y crear buenos empleos para adultos
Blog
1.10.2024
Autistic adults and nutrition: When and how to find a registered dietitian
Good nutrition is a key to a healthy body and mind. Registered Dietitians (RD) can help. Here we help explain what an RD is, when you should seek one
Blog
1.10.2024
The benefits of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
Read about how Scarlett's cheerleading journey helped her grow socially and believe in herself while inspiring her family to shrift their view of
Blog
1.10.2024
Tips for autistic adults managing diabetes
Autism may be associated with a higher risk of diabetes. Here are tips if you are concerned, have been recently diagnosed or living with diabetes for
Blog
1.9.2024
New Year’s Evolution
"Forget the weight loss resolutions, the return to regular exercise. Dispose of the self-promises that may or may not be kept. Keep this one instead.
Advocacy News
1.4.2024
El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container
El senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley se unió a Autism Speaks y al presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, para discutir las oportunidades de
Blog
1.4.2024
Beneficiario de una subvención: capacitación para trabajar en Aspiritech
Aspiritech, una empresa de pruebas de control de calidad de software cerca de Chicago, Illinois, brinda capacitación y empleo a adultos que se
News
12.15.2023
NFL players show support of Autism Speaks during My Cause My Cleats
Imagine owning a piece of NFL history while supporting a great cause. That's right – you can now bid on the very cleats worn by your favorite NFL
Blog
12.13.2023
Embracing the Holidays: Navigating Gatherings with Autism
Don’t judge. It’s everyone’s holiday season. I wanted to share some strategies and insights that may help your loved one from my first-person
News
12.9.2023
Autism Speaks CEO Stands with Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy
As the CEO of Autism Speaks, I am deeply saddened by the hurtful and harmful language on social media directed at Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
Advocacy News
12.7.2023