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Blog
6.16.2022
My nonverbal son’s autism is not a tragedy
"The journey is unquestionably difficult, but it’s also full of lovely memories, amazing stories and a lot of laughter. Above all, my son, my guide is
Blog
6.16.2022
My daughter with autism is entering the adult world
As a mother, this has been my life: to love and protect her, but now I have to learn to let go and let her experience all that life offers.
Blog
6.15.2022
Meet Andrew K, an autistic man navigating fatherhood for the first (and second) time
Andrew received an autism diagnosis on his first Father's Day. Read more about how he breaks self-doubt and changes his mentality to be a good father.
Blog
6.15.2022
A father shares his son’s journey into adulthood and the obstacles they’ve faced along the way
Click here to read about a father and his autistic son's journey into adulthood and the obstacles they’ve faced along the way.
Advocacy News
6.13.2022
Maryland reduces waitlist for autism services by half
Maryland puts the needs of kids and families first by enacting the End the Wait Act which will decrease the waiting time for the Autism Waiver by 50%.
Press Release
6.10.2022
Autism Speaks and Herox Announce Innovative Winning Solutions of Autism Employment Connect Challenge
Autism Speaks announced the winner of the "Autism Employment Connector Challenge,” launched in partnership with HeroX, the leading platform and open
Science News
6.10.2022
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $170,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding one pilot research project and one post-doctoral fellowship to
Blog
6.2.2022
Lessons learned from being autistic and queer
Brigid Rankowski, a disability advocate, author, circus performer, LGBTQ+ advocate, and Miss Mermaid Maine 2021, shares a personal letter.
Advocacy News
5.31.2022
Georgia celebrates expanded coverage of autism services
Georgia's new Mental Health Parity Act boosts protections for autistic individuals and improves coverage of autism services by Medicaid.
Advocacy News
5.31.2022
New law improves coverage for autism in Iowa
When Iowa lawmakers gathered in Des Moines this year for their legislative session, they passed a new law that secures coverage for a wider range of
Advocacy News
5.23.2022
2022 Florida Advocacy Wins
Policy efforts will expand access to special education supports, therapy services and insurance information for people with autism in Florida. Read
Advocacy News
5.23.2022
Virginia celebrates increased protections for autism services
New Virginia law ensures that autism is protected by federal mental health parity law and secures coverage for a wider range of medically necessary
Blog
5.19.2022
Expert Q&A: Understanding autism emotional regulation
In this Q&A, Arianna Esposito, BCBA and vice president of services and supports and life span programs at Autism Speaks, discusses emotional
Life on the Spectrum
5.19.2022
Finding inspiration in Mental Health Awareness Month
In this blog, you’ll meet 8-year-old Luke. Luke was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 and faces a variety of sensory and emotional challenges on a
Life on the Spectrum
5.19.2022
In my own words: Finding my true self in honesty
Click here to read how Sam faced her mental health challenges to find her true self and suggestions for others who may be struggling with mental
Press Release
5.16.2022