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A person wearing a backwards hat that says Equality with the Pride flag
Blog
7.2.2024

Crecer siendo gay y autista: El viaje de un hombre para superar el acoso y encontrar la aceptación

Las investigaciones muestran que las personas autistas tienen más probabilidades de identificarse como LGBTQ+ que la población general. Quienes viven
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News
6.24.2024

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
Eileen Lamb's children, Jude and Charlie sitting in a booth at a restaurant
News
6.21.2024

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
Victoria Handy wearing a black cowboy hat
Blog
6.18.2024

Autism in the Black community: Getting a diagnosis

Getting an autism diagnosis can be a challenging journey for any family, but for Black families, the process often comes with additional, unique
Stephen hugging his dad on the couch
Advocacy News
6.14.2024

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
NASCAR driver Armani Williams and his dad, Del, dancing
Blog
6.14.2024

Happy Father’s Day from NASCAR driver Armani Williams and his dad Del

Discover the unbreakable bond between NASCAR driver Armani Williams and his dad, Del, and the invaluable lessons they’ve taught each other.
White piggy bank next to stacks of coins
Press Release
6.13.2024

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
Close up of a Pride flag
Blog
6.12.2024

Celebrating inclusion and embracing diverse families

Growing up as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Autism Speaks’ Lindsay Naeder reflects on the importance of fostering inclusion and radical acceptance
view of members of Congress seated in three rows in US Congressional hearing room
Advocacy News
6.12.2024

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
A person wearing a backwards hat that says Equality with the Pride flag
Blog
6.11.2024

Growing up gay and autistic: One man's journey to overcoming bullying and finding acceptance

Research shows that autistic people are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than the general population. Those who live at this intersectionality are
2024 INSAR panel
Science News
6.6.2024

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,
POPSUGAR article with Alyssa Chapman on What It's Like to Live on the Spectrums of Autism and Queerness
News
6.5.2024

POPSUGAR interviews Autism Speaks Champion of Change, Alyssa Chapman

Alyssa Chapman, one of Autism Speaks’ Champions of Change, shared what it’s like to coexist on the spectrums of autism and queerness.
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Advocacy News
6.3.2024

New regulation strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities

The Office of Civil Rights has issued new regulation that strengthens civil rights and anti-discrimination protections and will improve access to
A man in a racing uniform for NASCAR stands in front of a white truck, the adulting in spectrum logo is the bottom right hand corner
News
5.23.2024

Sports Byline USA interviews Armani Williams

Sports Byline USA interviewed Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided his career in
Stuart Spielman and his son Zak on their travel
News
5.23.2024

Travel + Leisure interviews Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks Senior Vice President of Advocacy

Autism Speaks’ Stuart Spielman shares how traveling with his son strengthened their bond and offered a sense of freedom.
View of committee hearing room, looking at tiered rows of chairs with subcommittee members seated among them
Advocacy News
5.16.2024

New priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress

We are proud to celebrate this milestone in not only advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 but expanding its impact through new elements of the bill.