Articles
Blog
4.26.2023
How One Home Depot Store Stands Out
This Q&A features Joseph who works at The Home Depot. Every April, he puts extra effort into displays at the store to spread awareness. We wanted to
Advocacy News
4.25.2023
ADDM Network adds new sites, offering opportunities for new insights on autism
We are proud to celebrate a historic expansion of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, from 11 to 16 sites across the
Press Release
4.20.2023
Autism Speaks Launches Autism by the Numbers to Increase Accessibility of Autism Information across the United States
Click here to read about how Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by
Science News
4.20.2023
Autism Speaks hosts the 6th biennial Advocacy Leadership Network meeting
Autism Speaks is hosting the meeting of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a collective of advocates representing families, policymakers and
Press Release
4.17.2023
Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health
Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software
Blog
4.17.2023
Autistic Chef Justin shares his lasagna recipe
Justin, a 19 year old chef on the spectrum, shares his story and his famous recipe. Click here to read more.
Blog
4.7.2023
On National Sibling Day, reflections on the role sisters play in my family
Click here to read a blog by Chole Rothchild, a young adult with autism who is on a mission to advocate and teach others about autism from her
Blog
4.7.2023
Baseball continues to bring my son with autism and his brother together
Read about how brothers Dylan and Blake, who are both baseball players on the spectrum, teach their teammates about autism awareness and empathy.
Blog
4.4.2023
Aledmys Díaz shares why he supports the cause
This April, Bruce Bolt is teaming up with Autism Speaks and Canopy Children’s Solutions to donate a percentage of Batting Gloves sales to both non
Press Release
4.4.2023
Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert
Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.
News
3.30.2023
A Letter from Autism Speaks CEO this World Autism Month
Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
Blog
3.27.2023
Early diagnosis made a world of difference for my autistic son
"If you have any concerns about your son’s or daughter’s development, insist on seeing a developmental pediatrician or neurologist. My point is, don’t
Press Release
3.23.2023
Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.
The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
Blog
3.21.2023
The Autism Care Network works to expand access to autism diagnosis in Canada
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, M.D., is working with the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network to train community pediatricians in Edmonton, Canada on best
Blog
3.21.2023
What to expect when getting an adult ASD diagnosis
Dr. Lord discusses what to do if you think you have ASD, what to expect when being diagnosed with autism as an adult and how symptoms look different
Blog
3.15.2023