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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![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
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![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
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![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
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.![Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20announces%202021%20Local%20Impact%20Grant%20recipients.jpg.webp?itok=23gQps6K)
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![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
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.![Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Coach_Mullen_3_Hofstra_Dudek.jpg.webp?itok=kWzMqZ_b)
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![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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/1%20in%2044%20children%20map%20graphic.jpg.webp?itok=SVEg1Wkn)
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,![Keith Wargo's headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/keith-wargo-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=fQ9e20JR)
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![Autism Speaks opens applications for Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grants](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20opens%20applications%20for%20Norma%20and%20Malcom%20Baker%20Recreation%20Grants.png.webp?itok=b9rTbFE6)
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![Autism Speaks awards more than $820,000 for autism research](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20awards%20more%20than%20%24820%2C000%20for%20autism%20research.png.webp?itok=pGTIOgti)
Press Release
8.16.2021
Autism Speaks awards more than $821,000 for autism research
See how Autism Speaks is advancing the study of causes and better interventions for autism by funding $821,800 in grants to eight researchers studying![Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board: Bill O’Connor, Subriana Pierce](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20elects%20two%20new%20members%20to%20its%20national%20board.png.webp?itok=9b4kUqKU)
Press Release
7.22.2021
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board
Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.![Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/valerie-paradiz_0.jpg.webp?itok=R3uifl94)
Press Release
7.7.2021
Autism Speaks executive Val Paradiz appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks![Autism Speaks logo - a multi-colored puzzle piece with the words Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/AS_logo_main%20image.jpg.webp?itok=sdsIUXJM)
Press Release
3.16.2021
Angela Timashenka Geiger to step down later this year as president and CEO of Autism Speaks
Today, Angela Timashenka Geiger and the Autism Speaks Board of Directors announced Ms. Geiger will step down as president and CEO of Autism Speaks![COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/covid-19-4922384_1920.jpg.webp?itok=qNU_IJwy)
Press Release
8.5.2020
Florida issues new COVID-19 testing requirement for group home staff
Autism Speaks commends Florida for vital testing rules for staff of group homes for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.![Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada logos, both with multi-colored puzzle piece.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/mssngjuly27.jpg.webp?itok=6MabZJne)
Press Release
7.27.2020