Articles
Science News
7.23.2019
Autism Speaks funds ECHO Autism Primary Care to bring better autism screening and care to your doctor’s office
ECHO Autism Primary Care is a virtual learning program where primary care providers get guidance from autism experts on best practices in autism
Advocacy News
7.22.2019
Connecticut lowers age at which transition services begin
Connecticut Governor Lamont signs bill to lower the age at which transition services begin from 16 to 14.
Science News
7.9.2019
Two studies in Qatar offer snapshot of autism in an Arabic country
Researchers conduct first autism prevalence survey in Qatar and validate screening tool in Arabic
Advocacy News
6.28.2019
Texas Medicaid adds future coverage for autism
Governor Abbott signed a budget bill which requires Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Press Release
6.25.2019
Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
Science News
5.20.2019
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 2 new studies on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies to understand central auditory processing
News
5.8.2019
INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism
"It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults will have significant benefits to workplaces
News
5.7.2019
Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi
Christina Tosi and Matt Higgins are joining Autism Speaks to co-chair the event. The pair made the announcement official with their followers on
Science News
5.6.2019
Family Advisors: The power and importance of connection
For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right
Science News
5.6.2019
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG project reaches 10,000-genome milestone
World’s largest autism whole-genome database a beacon to developing new solutions for individuals with autism and their families
News
4.30.2019
New grant recipients announced
Autism Speaks funds programs that provide people with autism with social and educational experiences. We just announced the 149 new recipients of our
Advocacy News
4.25.2019
Wyoming becomes 49th state to require coverage of autism
On April 19, 2019, Wyoming became the 49th state to address autism insurance coverage in state-regulated plans.
Advocacy News
4.9.2019
Autism & Disparities: Addressing the Needs of Underserved Communities
This congressional briefing marked one of the many necessary conversations about how autism is experienced by different populations.
Advocacy News
4.2.2019
New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage
In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation.
Advocacy News
4.1.2019
Utah autism insurance mandate expanded!
On March 26, 2019 Governor Gary Herbert signed Senate Bill 95 into law, which expands Utah’s autism insurance mandate.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019