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Blog
7.12.2023
The Hatching Hope Foundation brings advocacy and support to Dallas-Fort Worth families
Click here to meet Sabrina Vaughn, founder and executive director of the Hatching Hope Foundation. She is a member of the Autism Speaks Advocacy
Science News
7.11.2023
Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers
Click here to read the announcement of the recipients of our new Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists. Through this fellowship
Science News
7.11.2023
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $180,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder
Click here to see how Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding three pilot research projects to advance
Blog
7.11.2023
Please Tell Our Society to Not Forget Autistic People
"Being that nonspeaking child, getting kicked out of two preschools because of my sensory challenges and additional obstacles further led to those
Blog
6.1.2023
Self-advocates in conversation: Connections between autism and gender presentation
Two nonbinary self-advocates discuss how their gender presentation was impacted by autism.
Blog
6.1.2023
Expert Q&A: Gender-affirming care for transgender autistic youth
Gender-affirming care saves lives,” says Emily Wampler, family therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital who focuses on serving transgender and
Blog
6.1.2023
Self-advocacy tips for LGBTQIA+ autistic adults seeking medical care
The healthcare system is currently not working for LGBTQIA+ autistic adults. Here, Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C., an autistic, transgender counselor who
Advocacy News
5.25.2023
HEADs UP Act is introduced in the US House of Representatives
New legislation introduced in Congress could help achieve better health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD),
Blog
5.19.2023
Reasons why eye contact can be hard for those on the spectrum
"For those reading this, you should never force someone into eye contact. Instead, meet them where they are and find a way to communicate best for
Blog
5.17.2023
Common misconceptions about autistic employees
While the unemployment and underemployment rate for autistic adults in the U.S. hovers around 50-75%, there are some talented autistic employees can
Blog
5.11.2023
Expert Q&A: Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults
Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses the biggest gaps in the care available for autistic adults with co-occurring mental
Blog
5.11.2023
Speech therapy helped me navigate life with autism
Dr. Anne Grego-Nagel was diagnosed with autism in her 40’s while she was raising her three children. Currently, Anne is a human factors specialist at
Blog
5.11.2023
For Josh E., a big move opened the door to happiness and self-discovery
Josh was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 13. Click here to see how he has conquered big transitions in his life by focusing on his own
Blog
5.10.2023
Seeking Therapy: Options and considerations for autistic adults
Therapy is widely accepted and has proven to not only be lifesaving in some situations but worthwhile for almost any autistic adult who is open to it.
Tool Kit Excerpt
5.10.2023
Autistic Burnout: When Navigating a Neurotypical World Becomes Too Much
Autistic burnout is common among autistic adults, especially those who mask their autistic traits. Learn strategies to prevent and recover from
Advocacy News
4.27.2023