News and Features

Why It May be Hard for Someone with Autism to Enter a New Situation

People on the spectrum spend their days self-regulating and looking for "helps" to make sense of the world.

adults, Ann Kagarise, anxiety, Awareness, Safe, School Age, Uncomfortable

Light Up the Blues 2015 Concert Lineup: Neil Young, Steve Earle & More

February 18, 2015

Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Don Felder, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, The White Buffalo and Chris Stills team up for the 3rd Light Up the Blues... More...

Events, Light Up The Blues, Light Up The Blues Concert, Music, Neil Young, Steve Earle

Office Hours with Dr. Buie: Exploring Autism's Gut-Brain Connection

February 18, 2015

Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie discusses important outstanding questions about autism’s gut-brain connection

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autism, autism and GI disorders, Autism Speaks, autism’s gut-brain connection, Office Hours, Office Hours with Dr. Buie, Office Hours with Tim Buie

Autism Speaks in India: Lessons Learned in Low-Resource Communities

February 18, 2015

The Times of India interviews Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih, a featured speaker at this month's South Asia International Autism Conference

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Action for Autism, Andy Shih, Autism Speaks, GAPH, Global Autism Public Health, Merry Barua, South Asia International Autism Conference, The Times of India

Team Manager with Autism Gets Chance to Play in Big Game

February 18, 2015

A Canutillo High School, Texas senior's dream came true on Senior Night: he got to play in the school's basketball game and even scored a 3-... More...

autism speaks video, basketball, high school basketball

When a Teacher Told a Student That Only White Children Have Autism