Articles

social neuroscientist Yung-Jui (Daniel) Yang looking at a computer
Science Blog
8.29.2017

Can brain scans help personalize autism therapies and supports?

This Autism Speaks research fellow has developed a test that helps predict who will respond best to certain behavioral therapies and coaching programs
Blog
8.24.2017

Dear future caregiver of my son with autism

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum.
Blog
8.16.2017

Don't hate me for loving 'Atypical'

This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven whose son Ryan has autism.
Autism Speaks Weatherstone Research Fellowships
Science News
8.15.2017

Autism Speaks Names 2017 Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce its ninth class of Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, this
Kerry Magro as a child
Life on the Spectrum
8.11.2017

A poem I wrote after my parents told me I'm on the autism spectrum

Kerry Magro is an award-winning international motivational speaker and best-selling author who is on the autism spectrum. A version of his blog
Blog
8.9.2017

Dear new teacher: Please give my kid a chance

This blog is from Mandy Farmer who writes a blog about raising her three children, one who has autism, and her military family life.
hands holding a colorful Rubik's cube
News
8.4.2017

Video: Teen with autism is 2017 Rubik's Cube World Champion

Max Park is a 15 year old on the autism spectrum who just became the 2017
Blog
8.2.2017

Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey

Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son.
helping kids with autism navigate puberty
Science Blog
7.30.2017

Helping autistic teens master puberty, health and hygiene

These Autism Treatment Network clinicians have developed two classes - one for boys and one for girls - built on the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Puberty
Suzanne Wright hugging a boy in a blue shirt
News
7.28.2017

One year later: Remembering Suzanne Wright

On July 29, 2016, Autism Speaks lost its co-founder Suzanne Wright. After a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer, she died at age 69.
Blog
7.26.2017

Dear mom in the parking lot calming your son with autism

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum.
girl in a pink hoodie with her head down and hands covering her ears
Expert Opinion
7.22.2017

Adult with autism argues alone at night

Click here to read an expert opinion from developmental-behavioral pediatrician Peter Chung, on an autistic adult's night walking and talking.
Blog
7.19.2017

This program teaches people with autism how to swim

Another successful STRIDE swimming program is in the books! The program focuses on teaching children ages 4-21 the basics of swimming and water safety
Expert Opinion
7.11.2017

Parent seeks help for socially anxious preschooler who has autism

My almost 3-year-old was recently diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder. We struggle going places such as open gym or even the library because
woman touching her curly brown hair and wearing orange headphones
Expert Opinion
6.29.2017

Autism and hair pulling

Click here to see how Dr. Cathryn Lehman, PhD answers a question from a parent who is concerned about her daughter with autism who pulls out her hair.
Ethan Hirschberg holding up his Showcase Award
Life on the Spectrum
6.29.2017

Advice for parents from a teen on the autism spectrum

Click here to read tips from Ethan Hirschberg, a teenager with autism, to help parents understand how to talk to autistic teenager.