Articles

Ron Sandison and Temple Grandin
Life on the Spectrum
4.26.2017

The day I met Temple Grandin

This guest post is from Ron Sandison who works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry.
Blog
4.25.2017

Most of all, I want acceptance for my son with autism

Jarolin wants people to accept her son with autism and she hopes others become more understanding and accepting of people on the spectrum. Read more.
Blog
4.25.2017

Parents surprise son with autism with very own Blockbuster store

A tweet by Twitter user @Jaavii_Zuniga has gone viral after having been retweeted more than 20,000 times. The tweet shows the Twitter user's brother,
woman in a knit sweater looking at a laptop
Science Blog
4.25.2017

Q&A: Parent video training for autism study

An interview with the author of a new study documenting how video feedback for parents produces early and lasting improvements in autism symptoms.
News
4.24.2017

Autism Speaks celebrates National Volunteer Week

In commemoration of National Volunteer Week, Autism Speaks would like to thank the incredible families and friends who have supported us throughout
Stop sign in a rural area
Expert Opinion
4.18.2017

How to Stop my Autistic Child from Pinching

My 4-year-old autistic son will pinch people and run away. We give him time outs; he says "sorry" right when he does it. Can you recommend a solution?
Ron Sandison holding a baby
Life on the Spectrum
4.14.2017

What Light It Up Blue means to me

This guest blog is by Ron Sandison, an adult on the autism spectrum who works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny
Blog
4.14.2017

Pointing is rude: A family's journey towards acceptance

This Q&A is with NFL Films producer and debut author Digger O’Brien. In his new book, "Pointing is Rude: One Father's Story of Autism, Adoption, and
a teen driver
Science Blog
4.12.2017

Autism and driving

A large study on autism and driving yields insights into family decision-making around the balance between safety and independence.
Science News
4.12.2017

You’re invited: Research-related webinars & webcasts of interest to the autism community

The National Institutes of Health invites the autism community to participate in the next full meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating
News
4.12.2017

Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month

FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland, Ohio went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue on
Christopher Hutton in front of a collection of figurines
Life on the Spectrum
4.11.2017

A little education and communication goes a long way

Christopher Hutton first joined GameStop not for a love of video games, but for a love of retail mathematics and studying how numbers reveal behaviors
A child wearing headphones and using an iPad at LegoLand
Blog
4.11.2017

How Legoland Florida became more inclusive for guests with autism

This guest blog post is by David Brady, Senior Public Relations Manager, LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
A mom works with a child who has autism during a Caregiver Skills Training workshop. Photo courtesy Mom2Mom
Science News
4.10.2017

Autism Caregiver Training: Helping families

Autism Speaks answers your questions about a program that empowers parents and improves lives in underserved communities in the U.S. and around the
New York Red Bulls Arena as they Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month
News
4.7.2017

New York Red Bulls Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month

Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, went blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2 and Light It Up Blue.
News
4.5.2017

Julia, Sesame Street muppet with autism, prepares for TV debut

Sesame Street's newest muppet, Julia, met autism advocates and the press at an event held at the Capitol and hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete.