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Press Release
3.6.2017

World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’

Latest study from the Autism Speaks MSSNG program identifies 18 new autism-linked genes, deepening understanding of autism's broad spectrum
The Autism Speaks MSSNG project is sequencing 10,000 autism genomes to improve lives affected by autism
Science News
3.6.2017

World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’

Eighty percent of the 61 gene variations discovered through MSSNG to date affect biochemical pathways that have clear potential as targets for future
News
3.3.2017

The 6th tallest building in the world will go blue on April 2

The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center - a landmark skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan - will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017
Blog
2.28.2017

When people assume my son doesn't have feelings because he can't talk

This guest post is by Tulika Prasad, a mom to 8-year-old Vedant, a young boy on the autism spectrum.
Photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash
Expert Opinion
2.27.2017

Autism and taking turns

I often hear this question about a pivotal life skill that challenges many children and adults on the autism spectrum. Most people agree that learning
Niagara Falls as they Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
News
2.24.2017

Niagara Falls to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day

On April 2nd, 2017, Niagara Falls will be lit blue for a 15-minute duration from 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Hannah Tsukroff
Life on the Spectrum
2.23.2017

I was nonverbal until I was 4; Now I'm graduating from college

This guest post is by Hannah Tsukroff, a young woman with a diagnosis of ADD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), a
Blog
2.23.2017

Why this man with autism is being honored at the Oscars

The post below is by Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, author and one of the subjects of Oscar-nominated documentary Life Animated.
A woman making a funny face at a child in an orange shirt
Science Blog
2.23.2017

Autism and special interests

Kathryn Unruh studied how restricted interests compete with social learning in autism with the goal of improving interventions and supports. Learn
News
2.22.2017

Supreme Court sides with student in fight over service dog in school

USA Today writes: The proverb "every dog has its day" came true at the Supreme Court on Wednesday for the family of a 13-year-old girl with
News
2.22.2017

Dunlap & Magee Raises $11,890 for Autism Speaks in PTO Donations

Albert Yenguez, director of Marketing for Dunlap & Magee wakes up everyday with a joyful spirit. “I wake up every morning with a positive attitude and
Ethan Cross wearing a leather jacket and cross necklace
Life on the Spectrum
2.22.2017

How technology can help people with autism succeed in the workplace

Corporate culture has finally caught up so that those of us with autism spectrum disorder can use technology to help us not only survive in the
Press Release
2.21.2017

Powered by Love: T-shirt designed by Tommy Hilfiger supports the Autism Speaks Walk

Autism Speaks board member and advocate Tommy Hilfiger has designed a T-Shirt exclusively to support the 2017 Autism Speaks Walk
Blog
2.17.2017

Helping my son understand his brother's autism

This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum. Kim is also the author of a blog autismmommytherapist
Lisa Smith standing on the roof of a house with her family
Blog
2.15.2017

Once upon a time there was a boy who was different

The post below is by Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children, two with special needs. Her son Tate has autism. Lisa blogs about her experiences and
Science News
2.15.2017

Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism

Experimental brain-imaging method predicts autism based on early differences in brain growth; potential for earlier diagnosis and therapy for high