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A family of four watches a performance in an arts center
Blog
8.11.2023

Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: SoCal Adaptive Sports

Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Dr. Lisa Nowinski
Blog
8.10.2023

Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support needs

Many parents and caregivers worry about what will happen to their autistic child once they are gone. Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Lisa Nowinski
Peter and his school mascot
Blog
8.10.2023

Autistic college student shares strategies that helped him live independently

Click here to meet Peter, a rising junior at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology juggling a major in computer science, economics, and data
A group does an exercise
Blog
8.10.2023

Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: River City Inclusive Gym

Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
A young girl plays with her therapist on a blue mat
Blog
8.10.2023

Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: Mitchell’s Place Sensory and Occupational Therapy

Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
ChildServe employees smiling for a group photo
Blog
8.7.2023

Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: ChildServe

Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks
Map of Medicaid by state
Blog
8.2.2023

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers

Click here to learn about Medicaid, a joint federal-state program providing health benefits for those who meet eligibility requirements. The program
Doctor at their desk with a clipboard
Life on the Spectrum
8.2.2023

Transition from school-based services to HCBS Waiver adult services

Accessing Medicaid home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) takes persistence and patience. Click here to read Chloe Rothschild's
2 people holding hands with Pride bracelets on
Science News
7.21.2023

New research on sexual minority autistic adults

Click here to read about a recent study that examined the mental health and quality of life of autistic adults who identify with sexual orientations
Autism Speaks logo
Press Release
7.14.2023

Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients

A collaborative effort to improve the outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1
College lecture
Blog
7.13.2023

Postsecondary education perspectives: Autistic students dish on school life

Considering postsecondary education? Hear from autistic people in different settings and at different stages of their educational careers talk about
IHP
Blog
7.13.2023

Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP or IHCP): A tool to manage student-specific healthcare needs

An Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) is a formal document for students, like those with autism and co-occuring conditions, who require specific
School nurse
Blog
7.12.2023

Notes for the school nurse: Common challenges related to autism

Common challenges related to autism for school nurses to consider to help make visits to their office less stressful and more effective for everyone.
Jim Hoerricks
Blog
7.12.2023

Autistic teacher perspective: How to nurture autistic students and build an inclusive classroom

Tips for general education teachers to nurture autistic students from an autistic teacher.
Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks, and Sabrina Vaughn, Founder of the Hatching Hope Foundation
Blog
7.12.2023

Hatching Hope Foundation brings support to Texas families

Click here to meet Sabrina Vaughn, founder and executive director of the Hatching Hope Foundation. She is a member of the Autism Speaks Advocacy
Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers
Science News
7.11.2023

Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers

Click here to read the announcement of the recipients of our new Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists. Through this fellowship