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Autism and teaching patience: Parents seek advice

Strategies and perspective on teaching the important skill of "waiting," from experts in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network

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ATN, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Treatment Network, Brenna Cavanaugh, Got Questions?, impatience, Kenneth Shamlian, Science, tantrums, teaching patience, waiting

Autism means extra challenges but extra talents, too

"In life, I want the same things most people do, such as a career, friends and a family. These are very hard for me to achieve mainly... More...

Adults on the Autism Spectrum, Adults with autism, Temple Grandin

2017 Advocacy Highlights

January 02, 2018

In 2017, Autism Speaks pursued policy initiatives to promote solutions for individuals across the autism spectrum and throughout the... More...

Autism Speaks names Top Ten Autism Studies of 2017

January 02, 2018

Autism Speaks science staff and advisers review the 2017 studies that most powerfully advanced understanding, treatment and support for... More...

ASD, autism genetics, autism research, Autism Speaks Top Ten Autism Studies of 2017, Autism Spectrum, behavioral treatments, parent-led interventions

Learning to tie my shoes at age 11

"It may not be a big deal for some but it was a huge milestone for me."

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Awareness, motor skills, tie my shoes

5 films and shows about autism streaming on Netflix

Have you seen these films and shows yet?

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atypical, autism, Awareness, films, Netflix, The Good Doctor, tv shows

My new year's wish: Understanding and acceptance for my son

"I hope the new year continues to bring progress for my son, patience for me and greater understanding and acceptance of autism in the world... More...

Family, Holidays, New Year's resolution

Five tips for helping nonverbal children with autism learn to read

Insights and strategies from an Autism Speaks Meixner fellow pursuing pioneering work understanding the potential for language and literacy... More...

autism and literacy, Got Questions?, Meixner, Meixner Fellowship in Translational Research, Science, teaching nonverbal children to read