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Autism Speaks opens applications for Local Impact Grants… enhancing their lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow. Autism Speaks’ Local Impact Grants support a variety of programs, including: Education and training programs for autistic individuals Recreation, athletic and … services, including vocational training, life skills, residential services and others Assistance for sensory equipment and supportive technology Summer camp scholarships for financially disadvantaged people with autism Since 2013, Autism Speaks … therapists and peers. Timeline:   April 15:  Application opens   May 16:  Application closes   May 23 – June 17:  A group of independent evaluators from across the country reviews and scores applications  June 27 – July 8:  Review …

Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research… Clarke , University of California Under the mentorship of Catherine Lord and Julie Taylor, this project will follow a group of autistic individuals over a 10-year period to examine changes in their participation in employment, education and … at masking their symptoms. Because masking symptoms is linked to anxiety and burnout, this can help therapists better support young girls with autism through adolescence and adulthood. Postdoctoral Fellowships Xiaoyu Chen , Stanford …