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Autism Speaks Advocacy Leadership Network group picture
Science News
4.20.2023

Autism Speaks hosts 6th biennial Advocacy Leadership Network meeting

Autism Speaks is hosting the meeting of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a collective of advocates representing families, policymakers and
Autism Speaks logo
Press Release
4.17.2023

Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health

Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software
A man in a red t-shirt stands over a white stove and places cheese on pasta sheets
Blog
4.17.2023

Autistic Chef Justin shares his lasagna recipe

Justin, a 19 year old chef on the spectrum, shares his story and his famous recipe. Click here to read more.
A young women with headphones on swingings on a swing set
Blog
4.7.2023

On National Sibling Day, reflections on the role sisters play in my family

Click here to read a blog by Chole Rothchild, a young adult with autism who is on a mission to advocate and teach others about autism from her
Two brothers stand to throw out the first pitch
Blog
4.7.2023

Baseball brought my children together

Read about how brothers Dylan and Blake, who are both baseball players on the spectrum, teach their teammates about autism awareness and empathy.
A baseball player in a green jersey is at bat
Blog
4.4.2023

Aledmys Díaz shares why he supports the cause

This April, Bruce Bolt is teaming up with Autism Speaks and Canopy Children’s Solutions to donate a percentage of Batting Gloves sales to both non
Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts
Press Release
4.4.2023

Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert

Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
3.30.2023

A letter from Autism Speaks CEO

Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
A young blond hair boy smiles directly at the camera wearing a navy t shit
Blog
3.27.2023

Early diagnosis helped my autistic son

Waiting won’t change an autism diagnosis. But not waiting can change the outcome. Read how early diagnosis helped Kim's autistic son.
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S.
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
Lonnie Zwaigenbaum
Blog
3.21.2023

The Autism Care Network works to expand access to autism diagnosis in Canada

Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, M.D., is working with the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network to train community pediatricians in Edmonton, Canada on best
Cathy Lord
Blog
3.21.2023

What to expect when getting an adult ASD diagnosis

Dr. Lord discusses what to do if you think you have ASD, what to expect when being diagnosed with autism as an adult and how symptoms look different
iPad with the paint app open to a design that says 'anxiety'
Blog
3.15.2023

Autistic adult perspective: Learning to recognize and manage my anxiety

Lydia has had anxiety since she was a child. When she started going to counseling as a teen, she didn't find it helpful. Only after years of trying
a woman with black hair wearing a brown dress and laying on the floor with her hands covering her face
Blog
3.15.2023

Autism and anxiety in adults

Anxiety is a common co-occurring condition of ASD. Autistic adults share experiences with anxiety and strategies on how to reduce anxiety in autistic
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2023 Logo
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
Ayah looking in the mirror at dance class
Blog
2.28.2023

Being seen as a girl with autism

Ayah's Mom is grateful for her daughter's autism diagnosis. Learn more about Ayah, the 4-year-old who matches sounds to colors and hums all day.