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4.20.2018

TAO Group Announces Mission for World Autism Awareness

In honor of World Autism Awareness Month, leading restaurant and nightlife company TAO Group and TAO Cares’ has announced its third annual nationwide
News
4.20.2018

Dollar General will collect donations through April for Autism Speaks

Partnership strengthens communities and furthers Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others
MSSNG is Autism Speaks ground-breaking whole genome sequencing program
Science News
4.19.2018

Whole genome sequencing reveals new type of genetic influence on autism

Researchers used whole genome sequencing to discover a previously hidden type of genetic change associated with autism. Click here for more
Blog
4.17.2018

5 do's and don'ts for supporting friends with kids with autism

Kristen Jeter is a stay at home mom, with a degree in child learning and development and a mom to 4 year old twins on the spectrum.
Patrick Vaillancourt sitting in an orange train
Blog
4.16.2018

How my son with autism used his passion for trains to achieve his goal

The Vaillancourt family is a team. Parents, Patrick and Lisa, and oldest son, Patrick, were there every step of the way to help Alex's dream of having
teacher standing in front of a classroom of students with their hands raised
Life on the Spectrum
4.12.2018

What one woman on the spectrum hopes for during World Autism Month

Over the past ten years, I have spread the message of autism awareness and acceptance. I was diagnosed with autism at two years old, so World Autism
Blog
4.11.2018

Why my son with autism is my hero

Sandy Petrovic is a registered nurse, an author, a public speaker, an instructional advisor/tutor in a college academic support center, and the mother
a young girl getting ready for a brain scan
Science Blog
4.9.2018

Autism and auditory processing disorder: What’s the connection?

I read that Autism Speaks is funding research into auditory processing disorder. What is it, and how does it affect people with autism?
Ryan Lee wearing an Autism Speaks shirt
Life on the Spectrum
4.9.2018

A young man with autism calls for acceptance during World Autism Month

This guest post is by Ryan Lee. He wrote his most recent post about his struggle with Autism, How I learned to accept my autism and love myself, to
Blog
4.6.2018

The reason behind Cellairis' support of World Autism Month

When you come from a large, close-knit family, sometimes you feel invincible- nothing can stop you. Until one day, your (now grown) little sister
News
4.6.2018

McAlister’s Deli Launches Cookies for a Cause Campaign for Autism

The Saxton Group, McAlister’s Deli’s largest franchisee, will kick off the next iteration of its Cookies for a Cause campaign April 1st.
News
4.5.2018

Joe's Crab Shack Raises Funds for Autism Speaks

In support of World Autism Month, Joe's Crab Shack and its Dine Out for Autism program will partner with Autism Speaks, a global organization
News
4.5.2018

Cellairis to raise funds & awareness for autism in April

Cellairis, a leading device repair and accessory company, will partner with Autism Speaks throughout April, World Autism Month, to raise funds and
News
4.5.2018

Lokai Launches Split Blue Bracelet to Benefit Autism Speaks

Inspiring people with autism spectrum disorder, their families and supporters
White Castle employees supporting an Autism Speaks fundraiser
News
4.5.2018

White Castle to “Light It Up Blue” for 10th Annual Fundraiser

During World Autism Month, customers can donate in restaurants and online
Blog
4.4.2018

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Curriculum

As Autism Speaks looks toward solutions for adults with autism in employment, open-sourced information like the Neurodiversity in the Workplace