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10.24.2024
Just relax: A guide to progressive muscle relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation is a mindfulness technique that involves tensing or squeezing and then relaxing your muscles. It can be used to ease
Science News
10.16.2024
Broadening our approach to neurodiversity
This year’s WHO Mental Health Forum marked a historic moment, as it was the first time the organization directly engaged in a conversation about
Science News
10.8.2024
Chief Science Officer Andy Shih speaks at WHO Mental Health Forum in Geneva
Dr. Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks, will be participating in a session at the 2024 WHO Mental Health Forum, taking place in Geneva,
Blog
10.4.2024
Celebrations on the spectrum
Logan Slaughter shares information and resources to help parents find ways for their kids to participate in and enjoy childhood experiences such as
Advocacy News
10.3.2024
Legislative wins in California strengthen supports, opportunities and safety of autistic individuals
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills that Autism Speaks supported, which will strengthen supports for autistic students and help
Advocacy News
10.1.2024
Short-term extension protects federal autism programs
With widespread bipartisan agreement that the programs under the Autism CARES Act should continue, an extension of funding through December 20 was
Blog
10.1.2024
How Workplace Inclusion Now helped solve Georgia's school cafeteria staff shortage
Georgia School Nutrition Association faced a staffing shortage and turned to Autism Speaks WIN program to learn how to fill open positions with
Advocacy News
9.30.2024
Policy Pulse Newsletter - September 2024
This newsletter edition shares updates about short-term budget extension, mental health care services, various federal policy initiatives and voting
Blog
9.30.2024
How companies that hire autistic adults are changing the workplace
During his professional speaking gigs, Kerry Magro always mentions a fact that he learned from Autism Speaks' Adult Services team. Read more.
News
9.25.2024
Scripps covers the impending renewal of the Autism CARES Act
Scripps News interviews Christa Stevens, Director State Government Affairs, Autism Speaks, on how the Autism CARES Act has supported her family in
News
9.25.2024
Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community
Tony Hernandez talks with Coffee With America to share his journey with autism, diagnosis disparities among diverse groups and resources available to
News
9.24.2024
Autism Speaks’ Jeff Rickel talks autism and aging with Exceptional Parent Magazine
Jeff Rickel, database manager at Autism Speaks, shared his experiences navigating aging as an autistic caregiver to his son Jonathan with Exceptional
Blog
9.20.2024
Kicks Shoelaces help autistic people gain independence
Kicks Shoelaces innovative no-tie laces use a locking mechanism that keeps laces in place, eliminating the need to tie your shoes.
Advocacy News
9.18.2024
Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
Science News
9.18.2024
Autism Speaks unveils new resource for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety and irritability in autism
Autism Speaks Autism Care Network developed a new resource to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for three common co-occurring conditions in
Advocacy News
9.17.2024