Articles
Blog
8.12.2021
ABA: What is it and what it means to me
ABA is only meant for children, but the therapy can also have huge benefits for adults. One autistic community member shares her experience with ABA.
Blog
8.11.2021
Questions to ask an ABA therapist
Click here for a list of questions to ask ABA therapists that can help you evaluate whether a provider will be a good fit and get information on how
Blog
8.11.2021
Questions and answers about ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) is used to help people with autism and other developmental disorders learn behaviors live safer and more fulfilling
Science News
8.6.2021
New study looks at how autism-linked genetics changes are passed to children
To understand the genetics behind autism, researchers looked at the mother’s genes in mice bred with autism-linked genes for an explanation about how
Blog
8.5.2021
DCU for Kids and Autism Speaks: coming together to make a difference
One foundation that has consistently been there for Autism Speaks and the community which we serve is Massachusetts-based DCU for Kids founded by
Advocacy News
7.29.2021
House-passed bill calls for greater autism research investment to address disparities, lifespan issues and co-occurring health conditions
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a package of annual spending bills that includes several important priorities that Autism Speaks has
Blog
7.29.2021
A recovery plan for pandemic learning losses
The American Rescue Plan, a COVID-19 relief package passed in March of this year, includes $3 billion in dedicated funding for Individuals with
Blog
7.28.2021
School for thought: Perspective from an autism mom on her 12-year-old son’s journey into the eighth grade
Learn more about Noah’s autism journey and hear his thoughts on the upcoming school year and his plans for the future in this Q & A.
Blog
7.28.2021
New school year brings new opportunities for 13-year-old, Jaedan H.
Learn about 13-year-old Jaedan H. who was diagnosed with autism at age 3.
Blog
7.26.2021
I want others to treat adults with autism with the respect they deserve
"Having to teach them to be as in dependent and safe as possible. I think it is a process and it is not completed overnight, it’s on a day to day
Blog
7.23.2021
The unfounded myth surrounding autism and empathy
This post is by Ryan Lee. You can follow him on Instagram or visit his website, Ryan's Heart.com to learn about other ways to follow him. 
Press Release
7.22.2021
Autism Speaks elects two new members to its national board
Autism Speaks announces the election of Bill O’Connor and Subriana Pierce to its national board of directors.
Blog
7.22.2021
My checklist for raising my teenager with autism
This is a post by J-Jaye H., proud mother to Jackson and Reese. Jackson was diagnosed at age 2 with severe ASD, in addition to numerous
Advocacy News
7.19.2021
Oregon renews autism insurance law
The state legislature has passed a bill reauthorizing Oregon's Autism Health Insurance Reform law through January 2, 2030.
Blog
7.14.2021
Tips for a successful Facebook fundrasier
Ideas to help you reach your Facebook fundraising goal
Blog
7.13.2021