Articles
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Blog
2.28.2023
Dr. Levin shares experience with masking
Dr. Levin was 45 when she received her autism diagnosis. She now talks about masking her whole life and why the biggest need for women with autism is
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks partner DNAstack is named 2023 Company of the Year
Click here to read about DNAstack’s groundbreaking work to unlock the power of genomics and health data through software and their recent recognition
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. Brett Abrahams to our Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Dr. Charles Reynolds, M.D., and Dr. Brett Abrahams, Ph.D., have joined the Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee (MSAC). The committee
Science News
2.27.2023
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee
Autism Speaks is establishing an Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee that will operate alongside our Medical and Science Advisory
Blog
2.22.2023