Articles
Blog
6.19.2020
The joys and challenges of being a father with autism
An autism dad shares his struggles with the idea that his autism would hinder his ability to live up to his expectations of being a father.
Science News
6.12.2020
Study finds health disparities for LGBTQ+ autistic adults
In one of the first large-scale surveys on the health outcomes of LGBTQ+ autistic adults, researchers found that these adults saw a range of health
News
6.10.2020
Our commitment to addressing racial disparities in the autism community
At Autism Speaks, we are reflecting on the social unrest in our country and its intersection with our work in support of people with autism,
Science News
6.10.2020
Review of interventions for autistic adults finds lack of evidence-based treatments
NEW YORK -- Despite research clearly indicating that autistic adults have poorer health outcomes than typically developing adults, a recent review
Advocacy News
5.27.2020
Autism Speaks urges adapted hospital policies to allow support providers for autistic and disabled people
For people with autism and significant communication or behavioral challenges, even a typical hospital stay can be an overwhelming experience. Today,
Life on the Spectrum
5.22.2020
10 things that helped me during meltdowns as an autistic child
Click here to read a list from Kerry Magro, an autistic author and professional speaker, that helped him during meltdowns as an autistic child.
Science News
5.21.2020
Autism Speaks mobilizes autism researchers to meet community needs during pandemic
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism
Press Release
5.20.2020
Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism
Blog
5.12.2020
What are sensory toys and how do they help?
Learn about sensory toys, how they help and why autistic children may find them more appealing than other toys.
Blog
5.7.2020
Coming to terms with knowing my son will never be independent
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty shares how she is coming to terms with knowing that her autistic son will never be independent.
Advocacy News
5.5.2020
Statement on National Emergency Educational Waivers related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Autism Speaks is grateful that the Department heeded the call from advocates and families across the country and refrained from recommending the
Expert Opinion
4.29.2020
Thriving at home during the pandemic
Two adults - one autistic and one professional interested in ASD and resilience – recently talked about the pandemic as experienced by autistics. Read
Blog
4.21.2020
For my teen with autism, shaving is a two-person job
Judith shares her autistic son, Jack's shaving story. Brought to you by Gillette TREO, the first razor designed to shave someone else.
Advocacy News
4.17.2020
Autism Speaks applauds leadership of Reps. Mike Doyle and Chris Smith to advance autism priorities in future COVID-19 legislation
On Wednesday, April 15, Reps. Smith and Doyle sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include additional supports for people with autism
Blog
4.13.2020
The importance of autism awareness and acceptance
James Guttman, the father of a nonverbal autistic eight-year-old, writes about how the increase in autism awareness has positively impacted his family
News
4.9.2020