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Sad people sitting on a couch comforting each other
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.
Vijay Vasudevan standing in front of a poster with his research
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.
Vote the Spectrum from First Place AZ
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.
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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
WHO Mental Health Forum panel
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
adults sitting in an auditorium
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,
children jumping in a bounce house at a party
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
California state flag next to capitol dome
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
United States Capitol building
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
Cobb County School District cafeteria staff
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
Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D. walking on the street
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.
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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
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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
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News
9.24.2024

Autism Speaks’ Jeff Rickel talks autism and aging with Exceptional Parent Magazine

Jeff Rickel, database manager at Autism Speaks, shared his experiences navigating aging as an autistic caregiver to his son Jonathan with Exceptional