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Blog
12.28.2021
The Autism Care Network works to improve mental health among autistic youth
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to have other mental health conditions that affect their overall health and well-being.
Science News
12.17.2021
New study shows negative effect of COVID-19 school closures on autistic children
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, families across the country are coping with uncertainty and changes in routine caused by emergency school closures.
Science News
12.17.2021
Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to empower early-career scientists through
Press Release
12.2.2021
Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children,
Blog
12.2.2021
The Autism Response Team (ART) offers help and resources at your fingertips
One of our top mission priorities at Autism Speaks is to connect autistic people and their families with reliable information and services throughout
Blog
11.30.2021
The difficult decision to place my autistic son in a group home with 24/7 support
A mother details the difficult decision to place her autistic son in a group home after realizing he needed more support than her family could provide
Science News
11.23.2021
WHO Caregiver Skills Training shows promising results in Italy
A new study shows that the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and engage with their autistic children. Read
Advocacy News
11.19.2021
U.S. House Passes Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
The historic $150 billion investment in HCBS was passed as a part of the Build Back Better Act and comes after months of advocacy where autistic
Science News
11.15.2021
Research highlights the importance of vocational activities for adults with autism
A new study shows that vocational activities like employment, volunteer work and post-secondary education are associated with higher well-being and
Science News
11.15.2021
New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults and adolescents
A new study reveals significant differences in sexual orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. Click
Blog
10.25.2021
Realizing I need help with my autistic son's high support needs
Kim, a mother of 2 sons on the spectrum, discusses expectations for her autistic son and how she wants to understand and help him live a comfortable
Blog
10.20.2021
In our own words: Bullying in the autism community
Autistic people share how bullying has impacted their lives, how they overcame it and give advice on how we can all work to prevent bullying in the
News
10.19.2021
Jennifer Seidel elected to national board
Autism Speaks elected Jennifer Seidel to its national board of directors, effective August 2021.
Blog
10.19.2021
Rising above bullying
This excerpt is an inspiring reflection from Sam Farmer’s personal, heartfelt book, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road: Small Steps, Challenges, and
Blog
10.8.2021
My review of Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum: Season 2’ as an autistic adult
Click here to read an autistic adult's review of "Love on the Spectrum", an autism-themed dating reality show that streams on Netflix.
Press Release
10.7.2021