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Finding Your Community… Team (ART) receives are for information about autism and community services. Common requests are for connections to peer groups, recreation, and parent support groups, among others. Finding community matters. It creates a sense of purpose, provides a means to build social …
Community input and conversations… spotlight diverse voices and encourage candid, real conversations. Our goal is to create a space where people can find the support and information most relevant to them. Many of our own team members, leaders and partners are autistic or have an …
Our evolution… evolve to address important issues for the autism community—from transition age and adult services to health disparities, supports for those with severe and challenging behaviors and more. On a state policy level, in the early 2000s, we launched … the fields of healthcare, employment, education, financial planning, safety and law enforcement interactions, caregiver supports and more. Increased autistic representation and community engagement Over the years, Autism Speaks has made … increasing access to quality care and enhancing our understanding of autism across the lifespan. Autism Speaks does not support eugenics and no longer supports research that aims to find a cure for autism. Greater focus on inclusion and …
Autism Speaks controversy and common misconceptions… Today, misconceptions around autism threaten access to vital information, resources and support that autistic people and their families need . While we recognize that autism is incredibly complex and manifests … Consider the facts Help us stop the spread of misinformation. Share this Autism Speaks flyer on social media to show your support. … Autism Speaks controversy and common misconceptions …
Free Zoom Parent Support Group: Challenging Behaviors and COVID-19… and author of “Uniquely Normal,” and Dr. Marian Margulies, Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience, team up to give support to parents during this crisis. … Free Zoom Parent Support Group: Challenging Behaviors and COVID-19 …
Blue Man Group Autism-Friendly Performance … Support a great cause: Autism Speaks with a special Autism-Friendly Performance of Blue Man Group Boston. Tickets are available for $30, $40, and $50 with $5 of every ticket sold going directly to Autism Speaks. …
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors … for the other child and have long term effects if unaddressed. It's important for parents and caregivers to know how to support their children through these challenges by acknowledging their feelings, keeping lines of communication open and teaching healthy coping strategies. Support groups can be a valuable tool, giving both siblings and parents a safe space to share their experiences and learn new …
How general education teachers can support students with ASD… to autism is nearly non-existent and rarely mandatory. As a result, even the best teachers can be unsure how to properly support their autistic students. Some even struggle to understand autism. Ethan Hirschberg experienced this in high school . … course in autism to promote awareness and acceptance and to help create an inclusive classroom environment that not only supports autistic students but the entire class. But the learning does not stop and start with one teacher in one … autistic student is likely to have anxiety in social situations, particularly with peers. Carefully consider pairings when group work is required. It is best to ask for input from family and past teachers. Do not assume an autistic student and an …
Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people… Autism Speaks joined in coalition with other key health advocacy organizations to strongly support the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) proposed rule , issued by the Department of Treasury, the … such as applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, cannot be excluded from any individual or group health insurance plan subject to MHPAEA. Evaluating network adequacy and design issues We also support the … … Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people …
Autism Awareness Summer Splash-Tacular… "Splash-Tacular. Kids can enjoy our water slide and play are. Make knew friends and learn more about our upcoming Parent Support Group forums. Bring the family, bring friends, all welcome. Snacks and drinks provided. … Autism Awareness Summer …