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4.15.2024
John Frizzell: Leveraging the talents of autistic individuals to 'boldy go where no one has gone before'
Acclaimed composer John Frizzell recently shared his ASD diagnosis, describing strengths and differences his autism offers that have helped him excel.
Blog
4.12.2024
Video: Thriving with autism
From struggles with speech loss to graduating from the University of Missouri, St. Louis - Meet Tyler and read about how he is thriving with autism.
Advocacy News
4.10.2024
Autism Speaks Endorses Bill to Ban the Sale of Water Beads Marketed as Toys
Autism Speaks has joined family advocates and groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics in calling for a ban of the sale of water beads marketed
News
4.5.2024
Autism Speaks rings the NASDAQ stock market closing bell for World Autism Month
Brian Harper, chairman of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors was joined with a group of autistic people, families and caregivers, and Autism Speaks
Blog
4.4.2024
Video: Meet the fearless autistic NASCAR driver Armani Williams
Meet Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver with autism. Armani uses his career as a platform to help improve life outcomes for families affected by
Blog
4.3.2024
Meet the change makers
We are proud to launch our Champions of Change program, empowering 5 people from all corners of the country to be messengers, advocates, allies and
News
4.2.2024
Autistic people need us to act fearlessly this World Autism Month
Autism Speaks CEO writes a letter urging the community to act fearlessly for autistic people, their family and their friends this World Autism Month &
Science News
4.2.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at UN event on technology and autism
Andy Shih gave the opening address at a United Nations event focused on the intersection of technology and autism advocacy hosted by the State of
Press Release
4.2.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers
Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections
Press Release
4.1.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change
In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share
Blog
3.25.2024
Understanding the spectrum of the spectrum
For autistic people and their families, an autism diagnosis can mean many things. This is why the word 'spectrum' is so closely linked to autism.
Blog
3.20.2024
Celebrating fearless women of the autism community
Fearless women - Chloe, Kasey, Tania, Brigid and Jasmyn - open up about personal experiences to inspire continued progress among peers in the autistic
Advocacy News
2.15.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on the Autism CARES Act of 2024
On February 14, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih testified before Congress on the transformative impact of programs authorized under the
Blog
2.14.2024
Navigating Dating on the Spectrum - Expert Advice from ‘Love on the Spectrum’s’ Dani Bowman and Jennifer Cook
In the spirit of the season of love, coupled with the recent release of season two of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum star Dani Bowman and autism
Blog
2.7.2024
Marriage and autism: Living happily ever after when one spouse has autism
People with autism are capable of love and marriage, even with a non-autistic partner. Here a wife with autism and a husband without autism talk about
Blog
2.6.2024