Articles
Blog
10.17.2022
Meet Scott and Michelle Rubin
Michelle Rubin started the transition to employment for her autistic son, diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, in high school.
Blog
10.17.2022
In Our Own Words: Embracing empathy and individuality to overcome bullying
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, you’ll meet Halle and Alyssa, two young women who have overcome bullying in their own ways by
Blog
10.17.2022
Expert Q&A: Dr. Ryan Adams shares tips and resources to end bullying
Click here to read a Q&A where Dr. Adams discusses some of his key research findings and shares his autism bullying prevention guides for teens,
Advocacy News
10.10.2022
The Importance of Generally Accepted Standards of Care
The Wit decision represents the most successful effort to date to hold health insurers accountable for unequal coverage of mental health disorders.
Science Blog
10.9.2022
Autism and mental health in young people
Autism Speaks research provides guidance on how to identify autistic children at risk of mental health crisis and support them and their care
Blog
10.7.2022
Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job
Autism Speaks Human Resources department shares tips with autistic job seekers to help them land a job.
Blog
10.6.2022
Chris Tidmarsh is plowing a path to employment for other autistic adults at Green Bridge Growers
Read how an autistic entrepreneur quit the traditional workforce and made it his mission to grow good food and create good jobs for autistic adults.
Blog
10.4.2022
Family finds answers through MSSNG
When Trey M., 30, was first diagnosed with autism in 1995 at age 3, his family got straight to work finding information, therapies and supports that
Blog
9.29.2022
My reality of growing up with a severely impacted autistic brother
Gary, age 20, provides a candid look into what it’s like growing up with a sibling on the spectrum who experiences aggressive outbursts. Click here to
Blog
9.28.2022
Expert Q&A: How ABA therapy can help with severe behaviors
In this Q&A, Karryn Naranjo, BCBA, shares information about how ABA therapy can help reduce severe behaviors. Click here to read more.
Blog
9.28.2022
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors
In this Q&A, sibling researcher Emily Rubin, LICSW, shares information about the impact of aggression on siblings and the virtual sibling support
Science News
9.13.2022
Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research
Autism Speaks announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. Click here to learn more,
Advocacy News
9.9.2022
Autism Speaks and Congresswoman Grace Meng address the importance of Caregiver Skills Training Programs in local communities
Autism Speaks President and CEO Keith Wargo joined Congresswoman Grace Meng, leaders and staff of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center and
Advocacy News
9.6.2022
Montana’s Medicaid benefit changes to provide more children with autism the treatment they need
In order to ensure more children with autism utilize Montana's Medicaid Program, the state has announced changes focused on expanded eligibility and
Blog
8.25.2022
How general education teachers can support students with ASD
Click here for some great tips to share with your child’s teachers to help them create an inclusive classroom environment.
Blog
8.25.2022