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Advocacy News
3.31.2020
HHS Office for Civil Rights affirms rights of persons with disabilities during COVID-19 emergency
OCR issued a bulletin affirming the right of persons with disabilities to receive needed medical care during the COVID-19 emergency
Advocacy News
3.30.2020
Autism Speaks comment submitted encouraging the Department of Labor to provide paid sick leave for family caregivers impacted by COVID-19
The following regulatory comment was submitted by Autism Speaks on March 29, 2020. Autism Speaks strongly urges the Department to provide
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Science News
2.20.2020
Autism Speaks endorses sleep guidelines for children with autism
Sleep problems are one of the most common reported medical conditions in children and teens with autism, affecting more than half the population. The
News
2.10.2020
Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks unveils reimagined visual identity and effort to make 2020 its “Year of Kindness”
Autism Speaks celebrates its 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined visual identity and launching a commitment to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness”
News
1.30.2020
Together with NCAA coaches, broadcasters and fans, Autism Speaks promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism through Coaches Powering Forward initiative
To share their commitment to creating a more inclusive world for people with autism, college basketball coaches from across the country will wear
Science News
1.14.2020
Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits
Genetics study suggests autism severity varies across identical twins, indicating that environmental influences on genes play a large role in the
Science News
1.7.2020
Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities
Jim Ronyak and his wife drove their son 176 miles, each way, every weekend to receive services when they lived on the Colville Reservation in
News
12.20.2019
NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign
The proceeds from these auctions will help drive our mission to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Science News
12.9.2019
Autism Speaks hosts experts and advocates to address health disparities in autism
Autism Speaks will host autism researchers, public health leaders, government officials, self-advocates and family advocates on Dec. 10 and 11 in
Press Release
10.22.2019