Articles
Blog
12.28.2017
Learning to tie my shoes at age 11
This blog is by Kerry Magro, an award-winning international motivational speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum.
Blog
12.27.2017
3 shows and movies about autism
Available on Netflix and Amazon, check out these movies and shows about autism: Atypical, A Boy Called Po and The Lighthouse of the Orcas.
Expert Opinion
12.26.2017
Teaching children with nonverbal autism to read
“Any suggestions for teaching a nonverbal 8-year-old to read? He can form sentences using augmentative communication.”
News
12.22.2017
Tommy Hilfiger creates clothing line for people with special needs
In Fall 2017, Tommy Hilfiger expanded his adaptive clothing line to include adult sizes.
Advocacy News
12.21.2017
Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law
Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law.
Blog
12.21.2017
How I make the holidays 'autism friendly'
Celebrating the holidays autism style is pretty cool. It just takes a bit more planning. Here are some tips on making holidays more autism-friendly.
Life on the Spectrum
12.19.2017
Woman with autism's only Christmas wish is to be understood
This guest post is by Sarai Pahla, a medical translator and doctor living in Dusseldorf, Germany. She was diagnosed as an adult, and has chosen to
News
12.13.2017
Kids with autism visit with 'Caring Santa'
Autism Speaks is thrilled to have partnered with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for
Science Blog
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks’ new strategic plan for science sets funding priorities
A letter from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas Frazier
Science News
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks releases new strategic plan for science
Three-year plan focuses funding on research that can best improve lives today and accelerate the delivery of personalized therapies and other services
Blog
12.8.2017
8 things I've learned having a brother with autism
Seana Wheeler, a loving sibling to her brother with autism that wants to raise awareness with her writing, shares 8 things that she has learned from
Life on the Spectrum
12.5.2017
Boy's touching video about his autism goes viral
George Yionoulis had the idea to make a video to help his fourth-grade class better understand his autism. Click here to watch and learn more about
Blog
12.1.2017
The ways I bond with my thrill-seeker son on the autism spectrum
Lisa Vaillancourt, proud mother of two, shares the story of going on a hot air balloon to bond with her thrill-seeker son on the autism spectrum.
Expert Opinion
11.30.2017
How do we explain autism diagnosis & special class to our 7-year-old?
Click here to read an expert opinion from Education Specialist Lucia Murillo and Social Worker Lindsay Naeder on how you can explain your child's
Blog
11.27.2017
'The Good Doctor' autism awareness PSA
Actor Freddie Highmore, star of ABC's hit show The Good Doctor filmed a PSA to bring awareness to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Expert Opinion
11.25.2017