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Blog
7.9.2021
I stim to communicate my feelings
In this blog post, Victoria Handy explains what stimming is and how she stims to communicate her feelings.
Press Release
7.7.2021
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks
Advocacy News
7.7.2021
Ohio Autism Scholarship receives increased funding
An Autism Speaks-supported initiative to increase the annual amount of the Ohio Autism Scholarship was included in the newly-approved Ohio state
Science News
7.2.2021
Autism Speaks hosts webinar on COVID-19 vaccine accessibility tools
In support of the White House’s Vaccine Month of Action, Autism Speaks hosted a webinar in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and
Science News
7.1.2021
Employment program doubles employment for autistic youth
A government-funded project meant to help low-income adolescents with disabilities become financially stable adults doubled employment rates in
Science News
7.1.2021
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Science News
6.29.2021
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Blog
6.29.2021
Finding myself in autism
Hear Dorian C., 34, Ashley R., 16, and Brian C., 37, open up about their personal connections to the autism community and why it’s important we
Blog
6.22.2021
Why accepting my flaws was important as an autistic mom
Victoria Handy, an autistic mother, explains why it is important to accept your flaws and how dealing with trauma from your past can help encourage
Science News
6.18.2021
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee
Blog
6.16.2021
As a dad to two special needs children, sometimes it feels good just to hear you’re doing an okay job
First and foremost, I want to wish my dad a Happy Father’s Day. My dad turns 95 this year and will be celebrating his 69th Father’s Day! My mom and
Blog
6.16.2021
In my own words: Father’s Day from the perspective of an autistic dad
Jeff R., a dad on the autism spectrum opens up about his 25-year-old son, Jonathan, who has Down syndrome and autism. Read more about his life as a
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental
Blog
6.2.2021
In our own words: what Pride Month means to me
Mark W., 29, Karen W., 29, Jose J., 22 and Sarah G., 35, share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to
Blog
6.2.2021
Pride in Yourself
Click here to read personal experiences from Brigid and what she thinks about the overlap between the autism community and the LGBTAQ+ community.
Science News
5.24.2021