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Science News
2.18.2021
Autism genetics study, aiming to increase Black representation, pivots during COVID
Minority communities overall are not well-represented in current autism genetics research populations. (Autism Speaks supported the initial Autism![How to best support students with autism in a virtual learning environment](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_08.27.20_How%20to%20best%20support%20students%20with%20autism%20in%20a%20virtual%20learning%20environment.png.webp?itok=ac2IP8a_)
Advocacy News
2.12.2021
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out Supplemental Special Education Services for students with autism
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out a program for families to support students for educational resources needed to address the impact of COVID![Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Coaches%20Powering%20Forward.png.webp?itok=EnbI-9YZ)
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2.11.2021
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism
NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece![Image of Autism Speaks logo with the words below it that read, Autism and COVID Vaccines, January 27tth, 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/webinar%20cover.png.webp?itok=bywQGs-I)
Science News
1.29.2021
Autism Speaks, CDC and partners answer COVID vaccine questions for the autism community
Autism Speaks hosted the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation on Wednesday![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)
Science News
1.29.2021
WHO names Caregiver Skills Training program in tool kit for Universal Health Coverage
The WHO has included the Caregiver Skills Training program, a tool for supporting people with developmental delays, as part of its Universal Health![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)
Science News
1.29.2021
Study finds higher COVID death rate for Californians with disabilities and in skilled nursing facilities
In a December study about the impact of COVID-19 in California for people with disabilities, researchers found that risk of COVID infection was linked![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)
Science News
1.27.2021
Autism Speaks, CDC and partners host COVID vaccine webinar for the autism community
Autism Speaks will host the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation for a![Study links reading comprehension challenges in autistic children to specific early and pre-reading skill gaps](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Study%20links%20reading%20comprehension%20challenges%20in%20autistic%20children%20to%20specific%20early%20and%20pre-reading%20skill%20gaps.jpg.webp?itok=N8mvw6p3)
Science News
12.30.2020
Study links reading comprehension challenges in autistic children to specific early and pre-reading skill gaps
A study pointed to two specific early and pre-reading skills as foundational to later reading comprehension abilities. Click to learn more.![How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/How%20better%20understanding%20can%20support%20better%20outcomes%20in%20police%20interactions%20with%20autistics.png.webp?itok=cvp8KmtW)
Science News
12.23.2020
How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics
People with autism who have communication differences or behavior challenges often use supports or learn skills that allow them to go to school, get![Autism Speaks to host Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Thought%20Leadership%20Summit%20thumbnail.jpg.webp?itok=97VrfwdH)
Science News
12.15.2020
Promising treatment programs highlighted at Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
As experts and the autism community gathered virtually for the second day of the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors![Autism Speaks to host Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Thought%20Leadership%20Summit%20thumbnail.jpg.webp?itok=97VrfwdH)
Science News
12.15.2020
Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors opens with closer look at solutions to severe behavior
This summit will help provide a framework for solutions needed for autistic kids and adults to reach their full potential. Click to learn more info.![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
Advocacy News
12.10.2020
Autism Speaks joins disability groups calling for priority access to COVID vaccine for people with autism
Autism and vaccines. Autism Speaks joins several disability groups in advocating for the autism community to be among the first to receive access to![hands holding a colorful Rubik's cube](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/aba%2C%20aba%20therapist%2C%20aba%20therapy%2C%20applied%20behavioral%20analysis%2C%20applied%20behavior%20analysis.jpg.webp?itok=XWXrpUbj)
Advocacy News
12.4.2020
Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans
Click here to read about how the Department of Veterans Affairs is including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans![Autism Speaks to host Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Thought%20Leadership%20Summit%20thumbnail.jpg.webp?itok=97VrfwdH)
Science News
12.2.2020
Autism Speaks to host Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors
Autism Speaks will convene an invited group of researchers, clinicians, autistic adults and other autism community members virtually on Dec. 3 and 4,![Stress study of autism parents suggest parent training has benefits for caregivers as well as their kids](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Stress%20study%20of%20autism%20parents%20suggest%20parent%20training%20has%20benefits%20for%20caregivers%20as%20well%20as%20their%20kids.jpg.webp?itok=FDKsiBc2)
Science News
12.2.2020
Stress study suggests parent training has benefits for caregivers as well as their kids
A study published in November points to a need for interventions that incorporate parent training to help support their child’s development, based![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
Science News
10.26.2020