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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
Towson men’s basketball coach leading the charge in driving autism awareness
Meet Coach Skerry, Head Coach of the Towson University Men’s Basketball program and Co-founder of Coaches Powering Forward. See how you can join the
Advocacy News
2.1.2024
Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities
Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small
Press Release
1.29.2024
Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community
Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with
Blog
1.26.2024
Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater
Autism and picky eating can be a challenge. Click here to read 6 strategies to encourage a healthy diet in autistic children with food aversions.
Blog
1.12.2024
Conozca a Scott Rubin, inspirador de Autism After 21, y a su madre, Michelle, fundadora de la organización
Lea cómo Michelle Rubin inició la transición al empleo de su hijo autista, Scott, diagnosticado con autismo de moderado a severo, en la escuela
Blog
1.12.2024
Chris Tidmarsh allana el camino hacia el empleo de otros adultos autistas en Green Bridge Growers
Lea cómo un empresario autista elimina la fuerza laboral tradicional y tiene como misión cultivar buenos alimentos y crear buenos empleos para adultos
Blog
1.10.2024
Autistic adults and nutrition: When and how to find a registered dietitian
Good nutrition is a key to a healthy body and mind. Registered Dietitians (RD) can help. Here we help explain what an RD is, when you should seek one
Blog
1.10.2024
The benefits of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
Read about how Scarlett's cheerleading journey helped her grow socially and believe in herself while inspiring her family to shrift their view of
Blog
1.10.2024
Tips for autistic adults managing diabetes
Autism may be associated with a higher risk of diabetes. Here are tips if you are concerned, have been recently diagnosed or living with diabetes for
Blog
1.9.2024
New Year’s Evolution
"Forget the weight loss resolutions, the return to regular exercise. Dispose of the self-promises that may or may not be kept. Keep this one instead.
Advocacy News
1.4.2024
El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container
El senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley se unió a Autism Speaks y al presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, para discutir las oportunidades de
Blog
1.4.2024
Beneficiario de una subvención: capacitación para trabajar en Aspiritech
Aspiritech, una empresa de pruebas de control de calidad de software cerca de Chicago, Illinois, brinda capacitación y empleo a adultos que se
News
12.15.2023