Articles
Expert Opinion
9.29.2015
Autism and speech devices: Helping kids advance skills as they mature
Our son is 6 years old, minimally verbal and on the spectrum. We've seen him make progress with a speech-generating device – a touch screen with
Blog
9.18.2015
Breakthrough science from a Walk volunteer turned autism researcher
Click here to learn about a science breakthrough from an Autism Speaks Walk volunteer turned autism researcher.
Life on the Spectrum
9.17.2015
Video: Autistic women tell stories of late diagnosis
Listen to autistic women share their stories of late diagnosis, masking and growing up with undiagnosed autism.
Science News
9.15.2015
Study: Gluten/casein-free diet doesn’t improve autism symptoms
A study finds no improvement in behavior, autism symptoms, sleep patterns or bowel habits when autistic kids were placed on a gluten-free, casein-free
Science News
9.11.2015
New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support
The first nationwide study of pregnant women with developmental or intellectual disabilities has found high rates of pregnancy complications including
Expert Opinion
9.11.2015
Help for minimally verbal kids & teens shy to use communication device
Dr. Patel works with a student to create a personalized voice for an assistive communication device.
Press Release
9.1.2015
Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG Portal for Open-Access Genomics Research
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today launched the web-based portal for its MSSNG database, making the
Blog
8.18.2015
My son with autism started texting and it's brilliant
The post below is by Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children, two with special needs. Her son Tate has autism. Lisa blogs about her experiences at
Science News
8.12.2015
Researchers develop first autism symptom self-assessment for adults
A new test may be one of the first effective self-assessments for a core symptom of autism in adults.
Expert Opinion
8.7.2015
Help for child with autism who forgets to use toilet when distracted
My son is 9, and he sometimes still pees and poops in his pants when he's distracted by television or video games. He knows how to use the bathroom,
Expert Opinion
7.31.2015
Apraxia of Speech
Click here to learn about apraxia and autism. Apraxia of speech affects many children with autism. This article will help you learn how to recognize
Expert Opinion
7.17.2015
Autism and Eye Contact
Why is it hard for our autistic son to make eye contact? How can we encourage this important social skill?
Blog
7.9.2015
Two words to say to someone facing an autism diagnosis
This blog is from Mandy Farmer. In her blog the Bowels of Motherhood she writes about raising 3 children, 1 who has autism, and her military family
Expert Opinion
6.26.2015
Concerned uncle seeks guidance on right way to urge autism screening
What can we do to help my sister-in-law understand that her son may be on the spectrum?
Blog
6.11.2015
10 Sensory Activities for Autism
Click here for 10 fun DIY sensory activities and games that will give children great new sensory experiences and improve motor skills!
Science News
6.9.2015