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Advocacy News
7.8.2020
Impact of Georgia’s FY21 budget on the autism community
Over the past month, the Georgia state legislature has reviewed the proposed budget, and autism advocates have played a critical role in making our![Study finds health disparities for LGBTQ+ autistic adults](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/jasmin-sessler-bpYu7Gg3Whk-unsplash%20%282%29.jpg.webp?itok=fWpOPhQ1)
Science News
6.12.2020
Study finds health disparities for LGBTQ+ autistic adults
In one of the first large-scale surveys on the health outcomes of LGBTQ+ autistic adults, researchers found that these adults saw a range of health![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
News
6.10.2020
Our commitment to addressing racial disparities in the autism community
At Autism Speaks, we are reflecting on the social unrest in our country and its intersection with our work in support of people with autism,![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
Science News
6.10.2020
Review of interventions for autistic adults finds lack of evidence-based treatments
NEW YORK -- Despite research clearly indicating that autistic adults have poorer health outcomes than typically developing adults, a recent review![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
Advocacy News
5.27.2020
Autism Speaks urges adapted hospital policies to allow support providers for autistic and disabled people
For people with autism and significant communication or behavioral challenges, even a typical hospital stay can be an overwhelming experience. Today,![Illustration of virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/coronaviruses_cdc_unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=OKVaV_UJ)
Science News
5.21.2020
Autism Speaks mobilizes autism researchers to meet community needs during pandemic
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism![Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_05.20.20_COVID_Task_Force.png.webp?itok=PmmrBAPL)
Press Release
5.20.2020
Autism Research Community COVID-19 Task Force
NEW YORK -- Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), working together with the International Society for Autism![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)
Advocacy News
5.5.2020
Statement on National Emergency Educational Waivers related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Autism Speaks is grateful that the Department heeded the call from advocates and families across the country and refrained from recommending the![Capitol Hill, Washington, DC](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/joshua-sukoff-5DDYHjk_KMU-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=p5oBI4WP)
Advocacy News
4.17.2020
Autism Speaks applauds leadership of Reps. Mike Doyle and Chris Smith to advance autism priorities in future COVID-19 legislation
On Wednesday, April 15, Reps. Smith and Doyle sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include additional supports for people with autism![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
News
4.9.2020
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities
Autism Speaks statement in response to reports of surge in COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities. We must take action to protect our community![The Autism Certification Center (ACC) and Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_04.08.20_OCALI.png.webp?itok=QHNYUOsY)
News
4.9.2020
Autism Certification Center & Autism Speaks team up to make online learning resources available to the autism community at no cost
The Autism Certification Center (ACC) and Autism Speaks are teaming up to make 30+ hours of online video learning resources available completely free![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)
Advocacy News
4.3.2020
Recently Passed COVID-19 Congressional Legislation and Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
Congress has passed several bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recently passed bills provide significant assistance, much more needs to![Challenges of COVID-19 disruptions: Guidance for autism service providers](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Doctor%20with%20patient_iStock-939382648_Lores.jpg.webp?itok=9SQjyOV1)
Science News
4.2.2020
Challenges of COVID-19 disruptions: Guidance for autism service providers
Each region of the globe is in a different phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation efforts. Here, we share lessons learned from![Tips for managing children at home during COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Tips%20for%20managing%20children%20at%20home%20during%20COVID-19.jpg.webp?itok=4NfiyrRJ)
News
4.2.2020
Tips for managing children at home during COVID-19
This article is provided courtesy the University of Rochester, a site in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network. Translations into Spanish and![Lời khuyên cho việc quản lý trẻ em trong COVID-19:](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/diverse%20preschoolers%20USDA%20hero.jpg.webp?itok=Bq-n8QR8)
Science News
4.1.2020
Lời khuyên cho việc quản lý trẻ em trong COVID-19:
This article is provided courtesy the University of Rochester, a site in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network. Translations into Spanish![Autism Speaks Elects Brian L. Harper as Chairman of the Board](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Elects%20Brian%20L.%20Harper%20as%20Chairman%20of%20the%20Board_.jpg.webp?itok=E723_KPg)
News
3.31.2020