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Adults with autism learn to code through Autism Speaks grant powered by GameStop… attention to detail, heightened pattern recognition and natural aptitude in the field. Thanks to the Autism Speaks grant program powered by GameStop , the National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) was able to offer its first C# Coding … thankful to Autism Speaks for this opportunity to teach these amazing individuals to code! View a list of all our GameStop grantees. … “We believe strongly that it should be a requirement in the U.S. for every kid to have coding before they graduate from K-12.” -Tim Cook, Apple CEO … Adults with autism learn to code through Autism Speaks grant powered by GameStop …
Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX … to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, announced nearly $135,000 in grant funding to a researcher studying the transition to adulthood for Latino autistic youth. As a major funder of autism … is a persistent challenge in accessing culturally-relevant autism interventions for these communities,” said Shih. “The grant for this year’s postdoctoral fellowship aims to bridge the service gap in Houston, enhancing mental health support and … relevance to the Autism Speaks mission. Finalists were then recommended to the  board of directors  for approval. Meet our grantee: Antonio Pagán University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Primary Mentor: Katherine Loveland, Ph.D. Autistic …
Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum… Autism Speaks in 2019 , looked at different measures of success for this type of support program. The transition-specific grant funding for this work is part of Autism Speaks’ commitment to improving the transition to adulthood for people with … Frazier said. Find more info about our research support for Transition to Adulthood here. … Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum …
Sensory-Friendly Time at Springfield's Kidzeum … Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times …
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: River City Inclusive Gym… that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program .  River City Inclusive Gym, a recipient of our Local Impact Grant, shared their story: River City Inclusive Gym is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities …
Free Parent trainings… provided copies of visual support tools to use at home. All Workshops will take place via ZOOM This project is supported by Grant No. 2020-J1-BX-0013awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the …
Meet Ryan Yuen, Ph.D.… disorders, including autism.  In a new study that uses MSSNG data, funded by an Autism Speaks Dataset Analysis Grant in 2019, Yuen is using genome sequencing data to find strategies for locating new genetic variants linked to …
Meet Dr. Brittany Hand… throughout the U.S. Hand’s project received funding from Autism Speaks in 2019 through a targeted Transition to Adulthood grant.  “Ultimately, we hope to spread awareness of effective strategies and educate adult primary care providers about ways …
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: Mitchell’s Place Sensory and Occupational Therapy… that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program .  Mitchell’s Place Sensory and Occupational Therapy, a recipient of our Local Impact Grant, shared their story: Lauren Comer, M.S., OTR/L shares: “The funding received for our sensory equipment at Southside …
Financial Assistance Resources… Insurance (SSDI) Medicaid Waiver ABLE Accounts Community and State Financial Assistance Emergency Assistance Family Grant Opportunities Special Needs Financial Planning Tool Kit Mapping out the financial future of your child can seem like a … information on a variety of government and other assistance. In particular, see the page on  Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans . The  Patient Advocate Foundation  is also a good place to search for grants and other financial …