Articles
Blog
6.12.2024
Celebrating inclusion and diverse families
Growing up as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Autism Speaks’ Lindsay Naeder reflects on the importance of fostering inclusion and radical acceptance
Advocacy News
6.12.2024
Autism Speaks celebrates advancement of Autism CARES Act of 2024
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passed a key committee, adding a new priority to the bill that requires a yearly, comprehensive, and forward-looking
Blog
6.11.2024
Growing up gay and autistic: One man's journey to overcoming bullying and finding acceptance
Research shows that autistic people are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than the general population. Those who live at this intersectionality are
Science News
6.6.2024
INSAR 2024
Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, represented Autism Speaks at the 2024 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference in Melbourne,
News
6.5.2024
POPSUGAR interviews Alyssa Chapman
Alyssa Chapman, one of Autism Speaks’ Champions of Change, shared what it’s like to coexist on the spectrums of autism and queerness.
Advocacy News
6.3.2024
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections
The Office of Civil Rights has issued new regulation that strengthens civil rights and anti-discrimination protections and will improve access to
News
5.23.2024
Sports Byline USA interviews Armani Williams
Sports Byline USA interviewed Armani Williams, NASCAR’s first openly autistic driver. Read how his autism impacted his life and guided his career in
News
5.23.2024
Travel + Leisure interviews Stuart Spielman
Autism Speaks’ Stuart Spielman shares how traveling with his son strengthened their bond and offered a sense of freedom.
Advocacy News
5.16.2024
Priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress
We are proud to celebrate this milestone in not only advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 but expanding its impact through new elements of the bill.
Science News
5.15.2024
World’s largest autism genome database expands
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently expanded to include an additional 2,489 fully sequenced
Press Release
5.15.2024
Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D. Appointed Chairman of Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the election of Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D., as the new chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2024.
Blog
5.2.2024
A note to parents of autistic children
If your child is newly diagnosed with ASD, don’t think of it as a burden, rather a different direction. Read a note to parents of autistic kids from
Blog
4.30.2024
BPD and autism
BPD and autism are distinct mental health conditions but share features which can lead to misdiagnosis. Learn more about misdiagnosis of BPD and
Blog
4.30.2024
Making sense of autistic meltdowns in adults
Autistic adults are vulnerable to meltdowns due to social, communication and sensory differences. Learn about autistic meltdowns in adults and what
Press Release
4.30.2024
New $2 million research initiative will study heart and brain health in people with autism
The American Heart Association and Autism Speaks are joining forces to fund pioneering research to learn more about how to enhance cardiovascular and
Blog
4.22.2024