Articles
Blog
4.4.2023
Aledmys Díaz shares why he supports the cause
This April, Bruce Bolt is teaming up with Autism Speaks and Canopy Children’s Solutions to donate a percentage of Batting Gloves sales to both non
Press Release
4.4.2023
Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert
Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.
News
3.30.2023
A Letter from Autism Speaks CEO this World Autism Month
Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
Blog
3.27.2023
Early diagnosis made a world of difference for my autistic son
"If you have any concerns about your son’s or daughter’s development, insist on seeing a developmental pediatrician or neurologist. My point is, don’t
Press Release
3.23.2023
Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.
The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
Blog
3.21.2023
The Autism Care Network works to expand access to autism diagnosis in Canada
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, M.D., is working with the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network to train community pediatricians in Edmonton, Canada on best
Blog
3.21.2023
Expert Q&A: What to expect when getting an autism diagnosis as an adult
In this Q&A, Dr. Catherine Lord, Ph.D., discusses what to do if you suspect you have autism as an adult. She talks about how autism symptoms look
Blog
3.15.2023
Autistic adult perspective: Learning to recognize and manage my anxiety
Lydia has had anxiety since she was a child. When she started going to counseling as a teen, she didn't find it helpful. Only after years of trying
Blog
3.15.2023
Autism and Anxiety: Treatment options for adults
Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions of autism spectrum disorder. Here, a panel of autistic adults shared their experience with
Press Release
3.13.2023
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community
Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel
Blog
2.28.2023
Being seen as a girl with autism: Meet Ayah, age 4, who matches sounds to colors and hums all day
Ayah’s mom thought her daughter was a genius because she was counting in her crib when she was just 13 months old. But then she became obsessed with
Blog
2.28.2023
Dr. Elisheva Levin shares her experience with masking and late diagnosis
Dr. Levin was 45 when she received her autism diagnosis. She now talks about masking her whole life and why the biggest need for women with autism is
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks partner DNAstack is named 2023 Company of the Year
Click here to read about DNAstack’s groundbreaking work to unlock the power of genomics and health data through software and their recent recognition
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Dr. Charles Reynolds, M.D., and Dr. Brett Abrahams, Ph.D., have joined the Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC). The committee
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee
Autism Speaks is establishing an Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee that will operate alongside our Medical and Science Advisory
Blog
2.22.2023