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Press Release
3.23.2023
Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.
The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and
Press Release
3.13.2023
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community
Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel
Press Release
2.13.2023
Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and more, along with many special guests, will return to
Press Release
1.31.2023
Coaches Powering Forward Week unites the NCAA community
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring college basketball coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans
Press Release
11.17.2022
Autism Speaks MSSNG database provides data for world’s largest autism whole-genome sequencing study, revealing 134 autism-linked genes
Autism Speaks MSSNG database, the world’s largest autism whole-genome dataset, recently provided researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children
Press Release
11.15.2022
Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities
Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North
Press Release
8.16.2022
Autism Speaks awards $320,000 in grants to 71 organizations serving the ASD community
Autism Speaks announces this year’s recipients of their annual Local Impact Grants. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide
Press Release
6.10.2022
Autism Speaks and Herox Announce Innovative Winning Solutions of Autism Employment Connect Challenge
Autism Speaks announced the winner of the "Autism Employment Connector Challenge,” launched in partnership with HeroX, the leading platform and open
Press Release
5.16.2022
Autism Speaks Appoints Kelli Seely Chief Marketing Officer
Autism Speaks announced that Kelli Seely has been named Chief Marketing Officer of the organization. Click here to read more.
Press Release
4.15.2022
Autism Speaks opens applications for Local Impact Grants
Autism Speaks announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of Local Impact Grants. Click here to learn about the Local Impact Grants and how
Press Release
3.30.2022
Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program
Autism Speaks is offering families in the U.S. and around the world access to free resources to help children with autism reach their full potential.
Press Release
3.2.2022
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
Press Release
12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Press Release
10.7.2021
Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks
Keith Wargo has been named president and CEO of Autism Speaks. Mr. Wargo’s appointment is effective October 15, 2021, and follows the Board of
Press Release
9.2.2021
Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants
Autism Speaks 2021 Local Impact Grant applications are open! The program accepts applications from both for-profit and non-profit organizations for
Press Release
8.16.2021