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1.31.2022
Jada B: Shattering misconceptions in the autism community
Jada is a high school junior in Alabama who refuses to let her autism limit her from achieving her goals. In this blog, her mom Danisha shares how her
Blog
1.31.2022
Seven lessons I learned as my son with autism transitioned to his teen years
As my son turns 13, I reflect upon the years passed by.
Advocacy News
1.28.2022
New Texas ABA Medicaid benefit
Click here to learn about the new Texas ABA Medicaid benefit. Effective February 1, 2022, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a covered benefit for
Science News
1.25.2022
Research reveals racial differences in perceptions of autism prior to diagnosis
Researchers studied 489 children between ages 1 and 15 at their first ASD evaluation. Participants were 48% white, 23% Black/African American, 10%
Advocacy News
1.6.2022
Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa Governor Reynolds for support of community
Autism advocates and families recognize Iowa Governor with the AS Public Service Award for championing initiatives that support autistic adults in
Advocacy News
12.30.2021
2021 Advocacy Highlights
Our Advocacy Team pursues policy solutions throughout the year that protect the rights of and enhance the services and supports for people with autism
Science News
12.28.2021
U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory on youth mental health crisis
To face the growing mental health crisis among the youth, the ACNet is committed to improving mental health for autistic youth. Read more.
Blog
12.28.2021
The Autism Care Network works to improve mental health among autistic youth
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to have other mental health conditions that affect their overall health and well-being.
Science News
12.17.2021
New study shows negative effect of COVID-19 school closures on autistic children
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, families across the country are coping with uncertainty and changes in routine caused by emergency school closures.
Science News
12.17.2021
Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to empower early-career scientists through
Press Release
12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Blog
12.2.2021
The Autism Response Team (ART) offers help and resources at your fingertips
One of our top mission priorities at Autism Speaks is to connect autistic people and their families with reliable information and services throughout
Blog
11.30.2021
The difficult decision to place my autistic son in a group home with 24/7 support
A mother details the difficult decision to place her autistic son in a group home after realizing he needed more support than her family could provide
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
A new study shows that the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and engage with their autistic children. Read
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021