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Blog
8.27.2020
How to support autistic students in a virtual learning environment
Christa Oister, special education teacher at Commonwealth Charter Academy in PA, is often asked how to support students with autism in virtual
Press Release
8.5.2020
Florida issues new COVID-19 testing requirement for group home staff
Autism Speaks commends Florida for vital testing rules for staff of group homes for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Expert Opinion
7.31.2020
We are so overwhelmed with going back to school. What can we do to prepare our family and our loved ones?
This “Got Questions” response is from Dr. Rena Sorensen, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Life on the Spectrum
7.30.2020
Back-to-school lessons in self-advocacy as an autistic parent
No parenting book mentions that having kids would require so many social interactions with other adults. Read more from Anne Nagel on back-to-school
Advocacy News
7.30.2020
Ohio Dept. of Education proposes changes to school placement policies
ODE has proposed a change to the rule on “Procedural Safeguards regarding Change of Placement” that removes parental consent for change of placement.
News
7.29.2020
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life
Autism Speaks urged federal, state and local officials to ensure the safe re-opening of community life, accommodations for access to community
Science News
7.29.2020
Five ways parents can advocate for their child with autism in virtual learning
Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist in New York. Dr. Oyen is assistant professor of school psychology at the University of South Dakota. When
News
7.28.2020
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community
While it is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, to slow the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is often difficult for those on the
Science Blog
7.28.2020
COVID-19: Tips and resources for autistic people and families
Among the many challenges brought on by COVID-19, there are unique obstacles for people on the spectrum to remain safe and healthy.
Press Release
7.27.2020
SickKids researchers find new genes and variations linked to autism using Autism Speaks’ MSSNG data
NEW YORK (July 27, 2020) – Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) uncovered new genetic changes and specific genes linked to autism
Blog
7.24.2020
'Love on the Spectrum’ gives me hope of finding love
Read Kerry Magro's review of Love on Spectrum and he shares the challenges of dating with autism and the lack of resources for autism and dating.
Science News
7.21.2020
Pediatrics journal dedicates supplement publication to autism studies
The journal of the American Association of Pediatrics published a standalone supplement to its April issue dedicated to findings in autism, based on
Science News
7.21.2020
Researchers outline method to create gene list for autism-linked genetic variants
A multidisciplinary group of autism researchers proposed a new method for identifying whether certain gene changes are linked to autism, in a research
Blog
7.14.2020
Why I mentor individuals with autism
Kerry Magro shares why he mentors individuals with autism and talks about his current mentee, Jadyn.
Advocacy News
7.8.2020
Impact of Georgia’s FY21 budget on the autism community
Over the past month, the Georgia state legislature has reviewed the proposed budget, and autism advocates have played a critical role in making our
Expert Opinion
6.30.2020