Articles
Science News
12.9.2019
Autism Speaks hosts experts and advocates to address health disparities in autism
Autism Speaks will host autism researchers, public health leaders, government officials, self-advocates and family advocates on Dec. 10 and 11 in
Blog
12.4.2019
Adults with autism learn to code through Autism Speaks grant powered by GameStop
Thanks to GameStop, the National Foundation for Autism Research offered its first C# Coding Class specifically for young adults with autism in San
Blog
12.3.2019
Reflecting on my nonspeaking autistic son's 40th birthday
Dr. Robert Naseef shares a blof where he is reflecting on his nonspeaking autistic son's 40th birthday.
Blog
12.3.2019
The debate over how we talk about autism
Click here to read Kerry Magro's take on the debate over how we talk about autism.
Blog
11.11.2019
Video: DIY autism communication cards
Watch this video to see how you can create a DIY on-the go communicator card deck at home.
Blog
11.4.2019
Video: DIY stress creatures
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own stress creature.
Blog
10.28.2019
Video: DIY sensory bottles
Watch this video for instructions on how to create a DIY sensory bottle for yourself or a sensory-seeker in your family.
Life on the Spectrum
10.23.2019
It's time to stop the stigma
Having a true friend is having someone who accepts you for you, regardless of your flaws. Read more from Ryan Lee, a rising self-advocate.
Life on the Spectrum
10.22.2019
Financial services: A personal mission to give back to the autistic community
Andrew Komarow was diagnosed with autism at age 28. As Founder and President of Planning Across the Spectrum, he focuses his expertise in financial
Press Release
10.22.2019
Introducing Delivering Jobs
Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign.
Blog
10.21.2019
Video: DIY weighted lap buddy
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own weighted lap buddy.
Science News
10.17.2019
Video: Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthood
Special education professor Kerrie Shogren, Ph.D., shared her work on the role of self-determination in supporting autistic people as they transition
Science News
10.17.2019
Professor and autism self-advocate delivers remarks on strengths-based planning and outcomes in transition to adulthood
Keynote speaker Stephen Shore, Ed.D., addressed his experience growing up with autism, navigating school and finding his role in education and
Science News
10.16.2019
Autism Speaks releases newest MSSNG database
Autism Speaks’ groundbreaking MSSNG project today released an autism dataset with more than 11,000 whole genomes of individuals with autism and their
Press Release
10.14.2019
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019
World-class chefs channel their culinary talents for a cause at 13th annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, raising vital funds for research,
News
10.11.2019