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4.2.2024
Autistic people need us to act fearlessly this World Autism Month
Autism Speaks CEO writes a letter urging the community to act fearlessly for autistic people, their family and their friends this World Autism Month &![Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Chief%20Science%20Officer%20Andy%20Shih.png.webp?itok=9XYF5DBt)
Science News
4.2.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at UN event on technology and autism
Andy Shih gave the opening address at a United Nations event focused on the intersection of technology and autism advocacy hosted by the State of![Autism Speaks Champions of Change logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Champions%20of%20Change%20logo.png.webp?itok=hYS18Zf8)
Press Release
4.2.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers
Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections![Fearless](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/WAM24-fearless.png.webp?itok=FJ-sNhEu)
Press Release
4.1.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change
In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share![Andy Shih, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Andy%20Shih%2C%20Ph.D.%2C%20Chief%20Science%20Officer%20at%20Autism%20Speaks.png.webp?itok=3Wtsg35J)
Blog
3.25.2024
Understanding the spectrum of the spectrum
For autistic people and their families, an autism diagnosis can mean many things. This is why the word 'spectrum' is so closely linked to autism.![Chloe, Kasey, Tania, Brigid and Jasmyn](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Chloe%2C%20Kasey%2C%20Tania%2C%20Brigid%20and%20Jasmyn.png.webp?itok=80Z3bUPM)
Blog
3.20.2024
Celebrating fearless women of the autism community
Fearless women - Chloe, Kasey, Tania, Brigid and Jasmyn - open up about personal experiences to inspire continued progress among peers in the autistic![Andy Shih speaking at witness panel](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Andy%20Shih%202%20-%20hearing%20on%20CARES%20-%20Feb%202024.png.webp?itok=Fk2kpizP)
Advocacy News
2.15.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on the Autism CARES Act of 2024
On February 14, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih testified before Congress on the transformative impact of programs authorized under the![Eileen Lamb, Jennifer Cook, Dani Bowman](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Eileen-Dani-Jennifer.jpg.webp?itok=8xUCwUfc)
Blog
2.14.2024
Navigating Dating on the Spectrum - Expert Advice from ‘Love on the Spectrum’s’ Dani Bowman and Jennifer Cook
In the spirit of the season of love, coupled with the recent release of season two of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum star Dani Bowman and autism![Cassie, married and autistic](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Cassie%20and%20Spouse.jpg.webp?itok=iZkDz0ku)
Blog
2.7.2024
Autism and marriage
A wife with autism talks with her husband about the common realities of being in a relationship with an autistic person and how their relationship![Coach Skerry and his family in the basketball locker room](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Coach%20Skerry%20and%20his%20family%20in%20the%20basketball%20locker%20room.jpeg.webp?itok=4K2OqGxW)
Blog
2.6.2024
Towson men’s basketball coach leading the charge in driving autism awareness
Meet Coach Skerry, Head Coach of the Towson University Men’s Basketball program and Co-founder of Coaches Powering Forward. See how you can join the![Keith Wargo testifying before Small Business subcommittee hearing 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Keith%20speaking%20at%20Small%20Business%20hearing.png.webp?itok=gBUqsCtm)
Advocacy News
2.1.2024
Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities
Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
Press Release
1.29.2024
Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community
Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with![a toddler in a highchair reaching for food as her mother feeds her](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/a%20toddler%20in%20a%20highchair%20reaching%20for%20food%20as%20her%20mother%20feeds%20her.jpg.webp?itok=es0akpd1)
Blog
1.26.2024
Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater
Autism and picky eating can be a challenge. Click here to read 6 strategies to encourage a healthy diet in autistic children with food aversions.![Autism Speaks State Government Affairs Director Christa Stevens presenting Texas State Representative Donna Howard with clear puzzle piece shaped award](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/State%20Representative%20Donna%20Howard%202023%20Award.png.webp?itok=vskx5HEX)
Advocacy News
1.18.2024
Autism Speaks honors Texas State Representative Donna Howard for advocacy on behalf of autism community
Autism Speaks bestowed Representative Howard with our Public Service Award in recognition of her effort during the past legislative session to improve![Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney holding clear puzzle piece award and standing next to Autism Speaks representative](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Iowa%20Matney%20Award%202023.jpg.webp?itok=WLH1fps-)
Advocacy News
1.18.2024
Autism Speaks honors Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for exemplary leadership in advancing access to autism services
Autism Speaks is pleased to recognize Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for her leadership of the Iowa Department of Human Services' redesign of![Scott Rubin](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Scott%20Rubin.png.webp?itok=QB9Rhqsm)
Blog
1.12.2024