Articles

Scott Rubin
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.
Halle, Brookelynn and Alyssa
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
Dr. Ryan Adams, Ph.D.
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,
judge signing a document with wooden gavel resting nearby
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.
psychiatrist Roma Vasa, MD
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
Vice president of HR hard at work on their laptop
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.
Green Bridge Growers
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.
Trey outside in the snow
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
Jack and Gary
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
Karryn Naranjo
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.
Emily Rubin
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
Autism Speaks $550,000 autism research grant winners
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,
Autism Speaks and Congresswoman Grace Meng Address the Importance of Caregiver Skills Training Programs in Local Communities at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
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
Young Child
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
a stack of books, an apple on top, blocks and colored pencils on a desk
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.
Chase walking into school
Blog
8.25.2022

Lessons learned while helping my 12-year-old with ASD transition to middle school 

A mother recalls the lessons she learned while helping her 12-year-old with ASD transition to middle school. Click here to read more.