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Video: Thriving with autismVideo (Responsive)."]}   Tyler's fearless journey is a ray of hope in a world that often forgets to celebrate our … all overcome life's challenges with love, support, and empathy. … Meet Tyler: University graduate and fearless advocate … Video: Thriving with autism …
Video: Catching up with Seth M. Video (Responsive)."]}   Now 15, the autistic Atlanta native continues his fitness journey with help from his family  When … to release his second book, ‘Seth Can Be Tech Savvy!’ this April through Amazon.com, so everybody be on the lookout!”  … Video: Catching up with Seth M. …
Video: Introducing the new Autism SpeaksVideo (Responsive)."]} Today, we’re celebrating our 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined look and launching a commitment … Video (Responsive)."]}   We hope that this effort, together with our more inclusive look, will fuel an atmosphere of … 15 years of progress, we're reintroducing ourselves and kicking off a campaign to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness” … Video: Introducing the new Autism Speaks …
Video: Man with autism masters the art of public speakingVideo (Responsive)."]}   I joined Toastmasters International in October 2014 to better my public speaking skills after … of January 2018 so I documented my speaking engagements, gathered the needed letters of recommendation and had an amateur video of me speaking get filmed (I spoke in front of only four people) and submitted my application to the judges for the …
Video: Woman with autism diagnosed late calls for acceptanceVideo (Responsive)."]}   Anita Lesko is a Columbia University graduate with her master's in nurse anesthesia and has been … advocate, author, speaker, researcher, blogger, married to her autistic husband, and recently spoke at the United Nations. Video transcript: "I recently had the distinct honor of speaking at the United Nations for World Autism Awareness Day 2017. … as we are, let us be free to be ourselves, and we shall continue to share our gifts , making the world a better place." … Video: Woman with autism diagnosed late calls for acceptance …
Video: A new way to say ‘I love you’ to our sonVideo (Responsive)."]}   Back-to-school season is filled with change and excitement. Whether your child is starting at a new … love will be felt by all his new friends and teachers at his school. Now he has a way to feel how we love him so hard! … Video: A new way to say ‘I love you’ to our son …
Video: Meet the fearless autistic NASCAR driver Armani WilliamsVideo (Responsive)."]}   Throughout World Autism Month , we are spotlighting fearless individuals within the autism … and watch your child. If they want to go right, you go right with them; if they want to go left, you go left with them.” … Video: Meet the fearless autistic NASCAR driver Armani Williams …
Helping adults on the spectrum with grief … hands-on expertise based on my own experiences with grief. I attended a lot of Zoom meetings and was interviewed for some videos that are on the website. I got to speak from my heart, so what I said was more sincere and honest. I got to explain … on the website that were wrong, things that were good, wording that needed to be tweaked. I also helped with two animated videos on the website by reviewing and commenting on the work from Exceptional Minds, the studio we worked with. After the …
Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch… One of the people who have reaped the benefits of this budding relationship is Joanna C., star of Autism Speaks’ WIN video and highlighted in a featured profile during World Autism Month 2021. Joanna’s mom, Lisa, couldn’t be more … having conversations and will tell strangers that she is famous because of the attention she’s got from her Autism Speaks’ videos. She’ll tell her story to anyone who will listen.”  With just one in five people with disabilities, including those …
The benefits of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle… prior to the school year and hopefully get a head start with making friends. I spoke to her about it and showed her videos of cheerleading. She seemed very excited and agreed to try it without hesitation!”  Like many autistic children, …