Articles
News
3.20.2018
Chicago landmarks will Light It Up Blue on April 2
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, various landmarks in Chicago will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2018!
Blog
3.19.2018
Man with autism is recycling crayons for school in need
The guest blog post is by Sheila Morovati, mother of 2 children and the founder of Crayon Collection. Her work highlights habits of waste
Blog
3.13.2018
Why you should wear blue on April 2 for World Autism Awareness Day
Read this guest post is by Kerry Magro, an international motivational speaker on the autism spectrum, about why you should wear blue on April 2 for
Blog
3.7.2018
Get to know the dedicated farmers at Zeponic Farms
This guest blog post is by Zach Zepf. Founding partner at Zeponic Farms, Occupational Therapy student at Shenandoah University, and older brother of
Blog
3.1.2018
Dear future husband: Thank you for accepting my brother with autism
This blog post is by 18-year-old Seana Wheeler. Seana's 15-year-old brother Ethan is on the autism spectrum.
Life on the Spectrum
2.20.2018
How I learned to accept my autism and love myself
This guest blog post is by Ryan Lee. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old.
News
2.20.2018
Statement about the Parkland school shooting from Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks extends its deepest condolences to the community of Parkland, Florida, after last week's deadly shooting rampage. As investigators
Science Blog
2.14.2018
Improving autism therapies by exploring the roots of social avoidance
Read about research by Dr. Stavropoulos on why people with autism may avoid social interactions – with the goal of improving and personalizing
Life on the Spectrum
2.5.2018
Growing up on the autism spectrum, musical theatre was my therapy
David Petrovic is a teacher, author, motivational speaker, and actor. To view his TEDx Talk, and to learn more about him and his book (Expect a
Blog
2.2.2018
I'm finally ready to talk about my son with autism's epilepsy
This guest blog post is by Lisa Vaillancourt. She is the proud mother of two adult sons. Alex, 22, was diagnosed with autism in 1998 and epilepsy in
Advocacy News
2.1.2018
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to reauthorize Money Follows the Person
On December 13, the bipartisan EMPOWER Care act (S.2227) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Life on the Spectrum
1.31.2018
How Sheryl Crow influenced this young man with autism to pursue music
This guest post is by Noah Cummins. Noah was born and raised in Park Ridge Illinois and is the youngest of five brothers and was diagnosed with autism
Science Blog
1.30.2018
From skin cells to brain cells for autism research: Part Two
Discoveries made by this Autism Speaks postdoctoral fellow are advancing our understanding of genetic differences in autism - bringing us closer to
Press Release
1.25.2018
Autism Speaks teams up with NCAA basketball coaches and fans for Coaches Powering Forward
Campaign February 9 through 11 promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism
Advocacy News
1.24.2018
RAISE Family Caregivers Act is signed into law!
On January 22, 2018, the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump
Blog
1.24.2018