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6.24.24

Shelley Sunstein on iHeartRadio interviews Armani Williams

Shelley Sunstein on iHeartRadio interviews Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided

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6.21.24

Eileen Lamb featured on cover of Exceptional Parent Magazine

Autism Speaks graced the cover of Exceptional Parent Magazine with a story written by Marta Chmielowicz, content manager of mission delivery, and

6.14.24

From Fatherhood to Advocacy: Senator Eric Schmitt's Personal Journey Fuels His Fight for Autism

Among the different titles that U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has held over the course of his political career, there is one job that started it all for

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6.13.24

Senator Schmitt leads bipartisan bill aimed at permanently extending provisions relating to ABLE accounts

Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act to allow people with disabilities and

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6.12.24

Autism Speaks Celebrates Advancement of Autism CARES Act of 2024 in House of Representatives

The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passed a key committee, adding a new priority to the bill that requires a yearly, comprehensive, and forward-looking

6.6.24

INSAR 2024: Global Perspectives in Autism Research and Advocacy

Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, represented Autism Speaks at the 2024 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference in Melbourne,

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Blake D. | 15 years old

I feel that with autism, your brain just works different but not worse. I want people to know I can learn and do things like everyone else.

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Jonathan S.

I realized there was a challenge, and it largely came about because I started talking to the autism community, and many were not traveling.

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Sarah Robin K. | 23 years old

Being fearless and strong means seeing the light at the end of a dark tunnel and making your way through.

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Josean S.

I made history as the first candidate with Autism to seek elective office in Puerto Rico.

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