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Blog
3.29.2018
The Edinburgh Castle will Light It Up Blue on April 2
The Edinburgh Castle located in Scotland will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2018 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.
News
3.28.2018
The Sagrada Familia will Light It Up Blue on April 2
One of then largest Roman Catholic Churches in the world, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2018
Blog
3.23.2018
Josh's journey towards finding the right job and living independently
Spectrum Designs Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has devoted its energy to becoming one of the fastest growing apparel decorating
Advocacy News
3.23.2018
Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill
Today is an important day for the autism community as Congress passes its annual appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018.
Blog
3.22.2018
How 'The Good Doctor' developed its main character with autism
Melissa Reiner is the Autism Consultant on the ABC TV show, "The Good Doctor." Read about ow 'The Good Doctor' developed its main character with
News
3.21.2018
Los Angeles landmarks will Light It Up Blue on April 2
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, various landmarks in Los Angeles will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2018!
News
3.20.2018
Chicago landmarks will Light It Up Blue on April 2
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, various landmarks in Chicago will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2018!
Blog
3.19.2018
Man with autism is recycling crayons for school in need
The guest blog post is by Sheila Morovati, mother of 2 children and the founder of Crayon Collection. Her work highlights habits of waste
Blog
3.13.2018
Why you should wear blue on April 2 for World Autism Awareness Day
Read this guest post is by Kerry Magro, an international motivational speaker on the autism spectrum, about why you should wear blue on April 2 for
Blog
3.7.2018
Get to know the dedicated farmers at Zeponic Farms
This guest blog post is by Zach Zepf. Founding partner at Zeponic Farms, Occupational Therapy student at Shenandoah University, and older brother of
Blog
3.1.2018
Dear future husband: Thank you for accepting my brother with autism
This blog post is by 18-year-old Seana Wheeler. Seana's 15-year-old brother Ethan is on the autism spectrum.
Life on the Spectrum
2.20.2018
How I learned to accept my autism and love myself
This guest blog post is by Ryan Lee. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old.
News
2.20.2018
Statement about the Parkland school shooting from Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks extends its deepest condolences to the community of Parkland, Florida, after last week's deadly shooting rampage.
Science Blog
2.14.2018
Improving autism therapies by exploring the roots of social avoidance
Read about research by Dr. Stavropoulos on why people with autism may avoid social interactions – with the goal of improving and personalizing
Life on the Spectrum
2.5.2018
Growing up on the autism spectrum, musical theatre was my therapy
David Petrovic is a teacher, author, motivational speaker, and actor. To view his TEDx Talk, and to learn more about him and his book (Expect a
Blog
2.2.2018