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Blog
11.30.2021
The difficult decision to place my autistic son in a group home with 24/7 support
A mother details the difficult decision to place her autistic son in a group home after realizing he needed more support than her family could provide![WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/CST%20Training_0.jpg.webp?itok=XFVpKQWN)
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
A new study shows that the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and engage with their autistic children. Read![A young man in a blue button down shirt with a yellow and blue medal, and colored tie shows off a paper award](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/KeeganBlog.png.webp?itok=z01Vwph1)
Blog
11.22.2021
Just looking at me you don’t know that I am different
"But what you don’t see is that I am disabled. I have an invisible disability."![The words "BUILD BACK BETTER" in red, white and blue colors (credit: shutterstock)](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/BBB_shutterstock.com_c.png.webp?itok=bZnxI7GU)
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic![Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Work%20and%20Wellbeing%20Study.jpg.webp?itok=-xxhVb8j)
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and![New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/New%20insights%20into%20the%20sexual%20health%20and%20activity%20of%20autistic%20adults%20and%20adolescents.jpg.webp?itok=rMr4E_ai)
Science News
11.15.2021
New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents
A new study reveals significant differences in sexual orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. Click![Photo of Alyson holding the bag she keeps her wallet in when she goes out shopping](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/CloserAlyson.png.webp?itok=qTF4BCtn)
Blog
11.10.2021
When a small act of kindness means a lot more
"Every so often, you get reminded that there is still good in the world, good deeds, and good people out there that want to make a difference and![A young man in an orange shirt looks at the camera while standing on a sandy beach](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/CloseUpRyan.png.webp?itok=Hb5bq2Re)
Blog
10.25.2021
Realizing I need help with my autistic son's high support needs
Kim, a mother of 2 sons on the spectrum, discusses expectations for her autistic son and how she wants to understand and help him live a comfortable![In our own words: Bullying in the autism community](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Bullying%20in%20the%20autism%20community.png.webp?itok=8WDpBUiR)
Blog
10.20.2021
In our own words: Bullying in the autism community
Meet Maddy K., 24, Haris H., 16, and Noah T., 12. All three are on the autism spectrum and have experienced bullying. In this blog, they each share![Jennifer Seidel](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20elects%20Jennifer%20Seidel%20to%20its%20national%20board.png.webp?itok=TN-0Rf9J)
News
10.19.2021
Autism Speaks elects Jennifer Seidel to its national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and![Sam Farmer](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Sam%20Farmer.png.webp?itok=JYa_XP04)
Blog
10.19.2021
Rising Above Bullying
Sam Farmer wears many hats, among these father, husband, musician, computer consultant and autism spectrum community contributor. A resident of![A white couple is smiling at each other mid laugh. The girl has a black shirt with sunflowers on it, and the boy has a red shirt.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/love_on_the_spectrum_season_2.jpeg.webp?itok=P8Ac0Rpa)
Blog
10.8.2021
My Review Of Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum: Season 2’ As An Autistic Adult
Click here to read an autistic adult's review of "Love on the Spectrum", an autism-themed dating reality show that streams on Netflix.![Keith Wargo's headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/keith-wargo-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=fQ9e20JR)
Press Release
10.7.2021
Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks
Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of![Vicki Depenbusch, Speaker Hilgers, Commissioner Blomstedt, Sen. Walz, and Cathy Martinez](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/NE1.jpg.webp?itok=r-ppQnUa)
Advocacy News
10.6.2021
Autism Speaks recognizes Nebraska legislators as autism champions
Autism advocates joined us in recognizing the leadership of Speaker Mike Hilgers, Senator Lynne Walz and Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner![The job market for employees with autism is shifting—for the better!](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/The%20job%20market%20for%20employees%20with%20autism%20is%20shifting%E2%80%94for%20the%20better%21.png.webp?itok=bY-Iy01o)
Blog
10.6.2021
Q&A: Autism employment post-pandemic
Click here to learn about the employment landscape, barriers to employment, and inclusive workplace environments for people with autism post-pandemic.![New study improves criteria to identify sleep problems in autistic children and adolescents](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Sleep%20Science%20News.png.webp?itok=kneSefHV)
Science News
10.5.2021