Articles
Blog
8.18.2023
Preguntan los padres: ¿Qué debemos buscar en una evaluación del autismo?
Lo que los padres deben buscar cuando buscan una evaluación de autismo para su hijo
Advocacy News
8.11.2023
Senator Grassley tours manufacturer Lee Container, highlighting innovative solutions for workforce development & inclusion of autistic employees
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined Autism Speaks and Lee Container President Robert Varnedoe to discuss employment opportunities for autistic people.
Blog
8.11.2023
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: SoCal Adaptive Sports
Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Blog
8.10.2023
Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support needs
Many parents and caregivers worry about what will happen to their autistic child once they are gone. Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Lisa Nowinski
Blog
8.10.2023
Peter B., an autistic college student, shares strategies that have helped him live independently
Click here to meet Peter, a rising junior at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology juggling a major in computer science, economics, and data
Blog
8.10.2023
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: River City Inclusive Gym
Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Blog
8.10.2023
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: Mitchell’s Place Sensory and Occupational Therapy
Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Blog
8.7.2023
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: ChildServe
Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Blog
8.2.2023
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers
Click here to learn about Medicaid, a joint federal-state program providing health benefits for those who meet eligibility requirements. The program
Life on the Spectrum
8.2.2023
Transition from school-based services to HCBS Waiver adult services
Accessing Medicaid home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) takes persistence and patience. Click here to read Chloe Rothschild's
Science News
7.21.2023
New research shows sexual minority autistic adults experience poorer mental health and quality of life
Click here to read about a recent study that examined the mental health and quality of life of autistic adults who identify with sexual orientations
Press Release
7.14.2023
Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients
A collaborative effort to improve the outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1
Blog
7.13.2023
Postsecondary education perspectives: Autistic students dish on school life
Considering postsecondary education? Hear from autistic people in different settings and at different stages of their educational careers talk about
Blog
7.13.2023
Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP or IHCP): A tool to manage student-specific healthcare needs
An Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) is a formal document for students, like those with autism and co-occuring conditions, who require specific
Blog
7.12.2023
Notes for the school nurse: Common challenges related to autism
Common challenges related to autism for school nurses to consider to help make visits to their office less stressful and more effective for everyone.
Blog
7.12.2023