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Blog
10.31.2024
Managing distressing news and events
Resources for coping with natural disasters, political turmoil, violence, war and the daily cycle of bad news.
Science News
10.30.2024
Autism Speaks’ director of data science speaks at APHA conference
Vijay Vasudevan, Autism Speaks’ director of data science and evaluation research, is taking the stage at the annual American Public Health Association
Advocacy News
10.29.2024
Policy Pulse Newsletter - October 2024
This newsletter edition shares updates about voting, California advocacy wins, employment policy and the Autism CARES Act of 2024.
Blog
10.28.2024
Vote the Spectrum aims to broaden the spectrum of democracy
First Place AZ launched VotetheSpectrum.org, a nonpartisan movement that aims to register and educate voters with disabilities across the U.S.
Blog
10.24.2024
Just relax: A guide to progressive muscle relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation is a mindfulness technique that involves tensing or squeezing and then relaxing your muscles. It can be used to ease
Science News
10.16.2024
Broadening our approach to neurodiversity
This year’s WHO Mental Health Forum marked a historic moment, as it was the first time the organization directly engaged in a conversation about
Science News
10.8.2024
Chief Science Officer Andy Shih speaks at WHO Mental Health Forum in Geneva
Dr. Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks, will be participating in a session at the 2024 WHO Mental Health Forum, taking place in Geneva,
Blog
10.4.2024
Celebrations on the spectrum
Logan Slaughter shares information and resources to help parents find ways for their kids to participate in and enjoy childhood experiences such as
Advocacy News
10.3.2024
Legislative wins in California strengthen supports, opportunities and safety of autistic individuals
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills that Autism Speaks supported, which will strengthen supports for autistic students and help
Advocacy News
10.1.2024
Short-term extension protects federal autism programs
With widespread bipartisan agreement that the programs under the Autism CARES Act should continue, an extension of funding through December 20 was
Blog
10.1.2024
How inclusive hiring helped solve Georgia's school cafeteria staff shortage
Georgia School Nutrition Association faced a staffing shortage and turned to Autism Speaks WIN program to learn how to fill open positions with
Advocacy News
9.30.2024
Policy Pulse Newsletter - September 2024
This newsletter edition shares updates about short-term budget extension, mental health care services, various federal policy initiatives and voting
Blog
9.30.2024
How companies that hire autistic adults are changing the workplace
During his professional speaking gigs, Kerry Magro always mentions a fact that he learned from Autism Speaks' Adult Services team. Read more.
News
9.25.2024
Scripps covers the impending renewal of the Autism CARES Act
Scripps News interviews Christa Stevens, Director State Government Affairs, Autism Speaks, on how the Autism CARES Act has supported her family in
News
9.25.2024
Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community
Tony Hernandez talks with Coffee With America to share his journey with autism, diagnosis disparities among diverse groups and resources available to
News
9.24.2024