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NYC sanitation trucks Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month
News
3.28.2017

NYC sanitation trucks Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month

The New York City Department of Sanitation will once again go blue in honor of Autism Speaks' Light It Up Blue campaign during the month of April.
A little boy during occupational therapy
Science Blog
3.28.2017

Real world autism interventions

An interview with psychologist Connie Kasari, developer of groundbreaking methods for fostering social skills and language in young children with
Macau Tower as they Light It Up Blue for April, World Autism Month
News
3.24.2017

Macau Tower will Light It Up Blue for April, World Autism Month

Macau Convention & Entertainment Centre will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
News
3.23.2017

The Tallest Structure in Canada will Go Blue on April 2

Canada's National Tower (CN Tower),vthe tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism
Blog
3.23.2017

Julia, the muppet with autism, is finally here

This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog The AWEnesty of
Blog
3.22.2017

Every day is World Autism Awareness Day at my son's school

Angie Simpson is the mother of two incredible boys, a determined autism advocate, and an incredible Autism Speaks supporter.
Advocacy News
3.22.2017

Autism Speaks Applauds Endrew F. v. Douglas SCOTUS ruling

This decision is a victory for students on the autism spectrum. It reaffirms that all publicly funded schools have an obligation to provide all
Fenway Park will Light It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
News
3.22.2017

Fenway Park will Light It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

The home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., will go blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of the Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue campaign
The Lady of Lebanon as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.21.2017

The Lady of Lebanon will Light It Up Blue on April 2

The famous Lady of Lebanon will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Dr. David Beversdorf
Expert Opinion
3.20.2017

Should I pursue an autism diagnosis as an adult?

Parents avoided having him evaluated as a child. Is it worth it to get an autism diagnosis as an adult? Options and perspective from a specialist.
The Doha Tower as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.16.2017

The Doha Tower will Light It Up Blue on April 2

The Doha Tower will Light It Up Blue& on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Blog
3.15.2017

What I learned one year after my son's autism diagnosis

This guest post is by Gina Case, MSW who has a young child on the autism spectrum. 
The Empire State Building with blue lights as they Light It Up Blue in support of World Autism Awareness Day
News
3.14.2017

The Empire State Building will Light It Up Blue on April 2

For the eighth straight year, New York's most iconic landmark, the Empire State Building, will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World
Expert Opinion
3.13.2017

Can cognitive behavioral therapy ease autism-related sleep problems?

Researchers at Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism are evaluating the approach; families can participate through videoconferencing.
One World Trade Center as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.10.2017

One World Trade Center will Light It Up Blue on April 2

One World Trade Center will Light It Up Blue for the 3rd year in a row on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Emirates Spinnaker Tower as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.7.2017

Emirates Spinnaker Tower to Light It Up Blue on April 2

Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.