Articles
Advocacy News
8.30.2021
Oklahoma Insurance Department announces expanded coverage of autism benefits
Policy changes included in the insurance bulletin will provide more equitable access to care by changing the state’s mandated age, dollar and hour
Blog
8.27.2021
Helpful Roadmaps and Tool Kits: Adulthood
Autism Speaks is committed to helping adults navigate challenges with our range of Tool Kits and roadmaps. View our most frequently downloaded
Science News
8.25.2021
Study offers a new model for primary care clinics serving adults with autism
Learn about The Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST), a new primary care clinic model that helps improve healthcare services for adults
Advocacy News
8.18.2021
Accessing Developmental Disability Waiver Services in Illinois
This resource aims to help guide you through the process of obtaining Illinois DD Waiver Services, given recent changes in PUNS guidelines.
Press Release
8.16.2021
Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research
See how Autism Speaks is advancing the study of causes and better interventions for autism by funding $821,800 in grants to eight researchers studying
Blog
8.12.2021
ABA: What is it and what it means to me
ABA is only meant for children, but the therapy can also have huge benefits for adults. One autistic community member shares her experience with ABA.
Blog
8.11.2021
Questions to ask an ABA therapist
Click here for a list of questions to ask ABA therapists that can help you evaluate whether a provider will be a good fit and get information on how
Blog
8.11.2021
Questions and answers about ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) is used to help people with autism and other developmental disorders learn behaviors live safer and more fulfilling
Science News
8.6.2021
New study looks at how autism-linked genetics changes are passed to children
To understand the genetics behind autism, researchers looked at the mother’s genes in mice bred with autism-linked genes for an explanation about how
Advocacy News
7.29.2021
House-passed bill calls for greater autism research investment to address disparities, lifespan issues and co-occurring health conditions
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a package of annual spending bills that includes several important priorities that Autism Speaks has
Blog
7.23.2021
The unfounded myth surrounding autism and empathy
This post is by Ryan Lee. You can follow him on Instagram or visit his website, Ryan's Heart.com to learn about other ways to follow him. 
Press Release
7.22.2021
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board
Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.
Advocacy News
7.19.2021
Oregon renews autism insurance law
The state legislature has passed a bill reauthorizing Oregon's Autism Health Insurance Reform law through January 2, 2030.
Blog
7.13.2021
Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families
Chris Antao, Founder and Owner of Gnome Surf, had a vision when he opened the surf therapy camp in 2015: create a world with kindness, love and
Tool Kit Excerpt
7.12.2021
Pool and water safety for lifeguards
According to a 2011 study, 91 percent of deaths in autistic children who wandered were a result of drowning accidents. Here are tips to prevent
Advocacy News
7.10.2021