Articles
Press Release
10.5.2017
Autism Speaks 2017 Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Together World-Class Chefs For a Cause
Hosted by *NSYNC recording artist Joey Fatone, event raises vital funds for autism research and resources for children and adults
Blog
10.5.2017
A note to teachers from parents of kids with autism
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven who's son Ryan has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, "The AWEnesty of
Advocacy News
10.4.2017
Legislator Jim Patterson remembered as a legislative champion
Today we remember Alabama State Representative, Jim Patterson who passed away on Monday of a sudden heart attack. Representative Patterson was a
Blog
10.3.2017
The moment I realized my son wasn't progressing like his peers
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and author of a blog about her family autismmommytherapist
Science News
10.1.2017
Thank you for taking the 2017 Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey
The Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey is now closed. Thank you for your input, which we'll be sharing in our science news column in the coming
Blog
9.28.2017
This inclusion project is supporting preschoolers with autism
This blog post is by Jen Reinehr, Program Psychologist at the Rady Children's Hospital Foundation.
News
9.22.2017
How the Kiehl's and Autism Speaks partnership came about
Q&A is with Cheryl Vitali, Kiehl's Worldwide General Manager and Autism Speaks board member.
News
9.19.2017
NDEAM 2017: Inclusion Drives Innovation
Each October for more than 70 years, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has observed National Disability
Blog
9.19.2017
GettingHired: Why Your Business Should Employ Individuals with Autism
Diversity-focused hiring programs are increasingly helping companies to widen their search when hiring new talent. This includes hiring individuals
News
9.19.2017
Microsoft's Commitment to "Impact Sourcing"
In May 2017, Autism Speaks was proud to partner with Microsoft at its annual Microsoft Supplier Program Summit in Redmond, Washington.
Advocacy News
9.15.2017
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Cmte Hearing to Reauthorization
Earlier this month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Testifying
Expert Opinion
9.11.2017
Autism and the doctor visit: Communication tips for success
A pediatrician with Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism shares strategies for making medical appointments run smoothly for kids on the spectrum
Advocacy News
9.8.2017
HHS Report Highlights Need for Coordinated Approach to Autism Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum
News
9.5.2017
Moving stories of families with autism rescued from Hurricane Harvey
Media reports continue to come in of individuals with autism and their families being rescued from the ravages of Hurricane Harvey.
Blog
8.30.2017