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Kicks Shoelaces no-tie laces
Blog
9.20.2024

Kicks Shoelaces help autistic people gain independence

Kicks Shoelaces innovative no-tie laces use a locking mechanism that keeps laces in place, eliminating the need to tie your shoes.
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Advocacy News
9.18.2024

Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives

Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
A mother and young daughter sitting at a desk across from a female doctor.
Science News
9.18.2024

Autism Speaks unveils new resource for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety and irritability in autism

Autism Speaks Autism Care Network developed a new resource to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for three common co-occurring conditions in
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Advocacy News
9.17.2024

Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

"This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny
Georgina and Xavier
Blog
9.16.2024

Llevar el apoyo centrado en la familia a la comunidad latina

Después de que a su hijo Xavier le diagnosticaran autismo, cambió su carrera de la neurociencia a la investigación del autismo, dedicándose a dotar a
Georgina and Xavier
Blog
9.16.2024

Bringing family-centered support to the Latino community

After her sons autism diagnosis, Georgina dedicated herself to empowering Latino parents with tools to support their children.
Dom and Michael wearing a Mets shirt
Blog
9.16.2024

Propietario de restaurante y orgulloso padre puertorriqueño aboga por su hijo autista y por la comunidad autista en su conjunto

Como padre de un hijo autista y propietario de Que Chévere, Michael siempre está buscando formas de involucrarse con la comunidad y de encontrar
Dom and Michael wearing a Mets shirt
Blog
9.16.2024

Restaurant owner and proud Puerto Rican autism dad advocates for son and autistic community as a whole

As an autism dad and owner of Que Chevere, Michael is always looking for ways to raise awareness for others like his son, Dominic, who was diagnosed
Autism Speaks Emerging Leaders
Press Release
9.12.2024

Autism Speaks taps on next generation of leaders with introduction of Emerging Leaders

Autism Speaks proudly announces the launch of Emerging Leaders, a group of advocates under 40 representing the current values, needs and diversity of
two sheets of paper; top one is a title page saying "Health Insurance Benefits" and is covering most of the second paper which is a Health Insurance Claim Form
Advocacy News
9.9.2024

White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans

New regulation, supported by Autism Speaks, strengthens parity protections and improves access and affordability of autism care for individuals with
Reconocer y prevenir los malos tratos
Blog
9.9.2024

Reconocer y prevenir los malos tratos

Dado lo fundamental que es mantener seguros a nuestros seres queridos, Autism Speaks ha proporcionado información de expertos en la materia en la que
Seguridad en el agua y la natación
Blog
9.9.2024

Seguridad en el agua y la natación

Muchas personas autistas se sienten atraídas por el agua y algunas son incapaces de comprender los peligros que conlleva. Trágicamente, la principal
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News
9.3.2024

KPRC Houston reinforces dangers of wandering and drowning

KPRC Houston interviews Autism Speaks VP of Services & Supports Community Impact Lindsay Naeder on the tragic outcomes of wandering following the
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News
9.3.2024

Forbes addresses bullying with Autism Speaks Champions of Change

Autism Speaks Champions of Change Logan Slaughter and Victoria Handy share their experiences and strategies to combat bullying at school.
Mayada Elsabbagh
Science News
8.27.2024

Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee

Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Dr. Mayada Elsabbagh has joined our Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC).
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Advocacy News
8.22.2024

Help us improve the autistic voting experience

Voting is the nation’s most fundamental right and a hallmark of democracy. Learn more about the voting experiences and needs of those with asd here.