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Blog
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
WHO Mental Health Forum panel
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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
Cobb County School District cafeteria staff
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Advocacy News
9.17.2024

Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny