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Press Release
3.26.2020
CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54 children in the U.S.
Autism rates have increased by 10% to 1 in 54 children being diagnosised with ASD by age 8, according to a new release by the CDC.![Working from home: Developing a new routine](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/christopher-gower-vjMgqUkS8q8-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=pND41GRu)
Blog
3.25.2020
Working from home: Developing a daily routine is the key to success
Here are some steps you can take to make working from home work best for you.![How to cope with disrupted personal routines during COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/martin-sanchez-Tzoe6VCvQYg-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=5DdN673E)
Blog
3.25.2020
How to cope with disrupted personal routines during COVID-19
Read these tips that adults with autism can use to feel more confident with adapting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.![Christmas Kim M.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Christmas%202019%20081_0.JPG.webp?itok=0CA5RP7P)
Blog
3.25.2020
Paying it forward
"I will tell you that this act of kindness meant a great deal to me, in large part due to the fact that someone had truly seen me and my boy."![Father kissing his son on the cheek](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/James%20Corona.jpg.webp?itok=_yZWShFB)
Blog
3.24.2020
Parenting a child with autism during COVID 19
James Guttman, a father with an autistic child, discusses the challenges his family faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
Advocacy News
3.24.2020
Priorities for the Autism Community During this Time of Crisis
To address the effects of COIVD-19 on individuals and families, we are advocating for policymakers to quickly provide assistance to individuals on the![Be Kind - Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/BeKind_TW_0.jpg.webp?itok=vIg8qI4g)
Blog
3.24.2020
Connecting through #Kindness | Sharing Positivity in a Virtual World
Here are just a few ideas from the team at Autism Speak with ways to foster kindness during these challenging times.![Dome of US Capitol](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/capitol.jpg.webp?itok=0udAFeDe)
Advocacy News
3.21.2020
Autism Speaks Provides Urgent Feedback on Federal Coronavirus Bill (S.3548)
Educational accommodations and protections for individuals with disabilities, including many students on the autism spectrum, have been hard-fought![How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/How%20to%20cope%20with%20disrupted%20family%20routines%20during%20COVID-19.png.webp?itok=UISWDyUZ)
News
3.20.2020
Video: How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption in routine for children with autism or![David P](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/David.png.webp?itok=NbWR1tyF)
Blog
3.19.2020
I have autism, but that doesn't mean I'm not smart
This doesn’t apply to just myself, but to all those who learn differently; different does NOT mean inferior![Stephanie kids](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/OEKE4875.JPG.webp?itok=jP2csJT8)
Blog
3.17.2020
How to teach our children true inclusion
It’s a heavy responsibility, but we are our children’s eyes—and their educators. We must teach them to scan the room and notice the ones sitting alone![how to handle clinical care during closures due to Coronavirus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/How%20to%20handle%20clinical%20care%20during%20social%20distancing%20and%20school%20%26%20program%20closures.png.webp?itok=6WeNo3SD)
Science News
3.17.2020
How to handle clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health care system is adapting to social distancing and moving to telemedicine. Use these tips to prepare for this![James and Son](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/planepic_0.jpg.webp?itok=lh9tpeEV)
Blog
3.9.2020
A moment of unexpected kindness towards my son
You can build walls, but make sure they have doors you can open. Otherwise, no one will ever be able to get in.![help prevent coronavirus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/What%20should%20the%20autism%20community%20know%20about%20the%20coronavirus%20outbreak.png.webp?itok=IojClm6v)
Science News
3.4.2020
What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?
Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by using these recommendations from the CDC. We care deeply about the well-being of our community, and we urge![James taking a selfie with his two kids](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/jamesBlog.jpg.webp?itok=8gjfcJUn)
Blog
3.3.2020
My son may be different, but we're all different
James Guttman, the father of a nonverbal eight-year-old with autism, writes about how he is lucky to have a child on the spectrum. He elaborates on![autism and sleep: Autism Speaks endorses sleep guidelines for children with autism](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20endorses%20sleep%20guidelines%20for%20children%20with%20autism%C2%A0.jpg.webp?itok=6uWDH7OJ)
Science News
2.20.2020