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6.16.2021
As a dad to two special needs children, sometimes it feels good just to hear you’re doing an okay job
First and foremost, I want to wish my dad a Happy Father’s Day. My dad turns 95 this year and will be celebrating his 69th Father’s Day! My mom and![Jeff R., a dad on the autism spectrum, and his family](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_06.16.21_Jeff.png.webp?itok=NUAgyTSR)
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6.16.2021
In my own words: Father’s Day from the perspective of an autistic dad
Jeff R., a dad on the autism spectrum opens up about his 25-year-old son, Jonathan, who has Down syndrome and autism. Read more about his life as a![Lonna L. – general manager of White Castle Store #53 in St. Louis, Missouri](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/IMG_0193_0.JPG.webp?itok=KAzEWrgp)
Blog
6.14.2021
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
Meet Lonna L. – general manager of White Castle Store #53 in St. Louis, Missouri. This long-time “Craver” has been part of the family-owned company![Nebraska State Seal](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Nebraska%20Seal.png.webp?itok=xeevQyWn)
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental![In our own words: what Pride Month means to me](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_06.03.21_In%20our%20own%20words%20-%20what%20Pride%20Month%20means%20to%20me.png.webp?itok=rF5DN6Fr)
Blog
6.2.2021
In our own words: what Pride Month means to me
Mark W., 29, Karen W., 29, Jose J., 22 and Sarah G., 35, share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to![Pride in yourself - Brigid](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/IMG_1919Brigid%20blogBrigid%20blog%20-%20Copy.jpg.webp?itok=Vp5B1TKF)
Blog
6.2.2021
Pride in Yourself
Click here to read personal experiences from Brigid and what she thinks about the overlap between the autism community and the LGBTAQ+ community.![A young man on an iPad screen smiling at a hand drawn picture of Elmo in the front of the iPad](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Dylipad.jpg.webp?itok=FK15KzcY)
Blog
6.2.2021
The toll pandemic isolation took on me and my autistic son
How virtual conversations let a mother and son connect through their love of drawing.![Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20hosts%20international%20autism%20advocacy%20conference.png.webp?itok=7cF_1bzm)
Science News
5.24.2021
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference
On April 27-28, 2021, Autism Speaks hosted autism advocates and stakeholders from 46 countries to discuss their efforts to promote greater autism![Capitol Dome](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Resized-Capitol.jpg.webp?itok=Qh0lqBD5)
Advocacy News
5.21.2021
Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding
Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased![A child and board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) at the Thompson Center during ABA therapy](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/ABA%20hero%20courtesy%20Thompson%20Center.jpg.webp?itok=kzqC3VFa)
Science News
5.21.2021
Study reveals long-term language benefits of early intensive behavioral intervention for autism
Recent findings suggest that early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs are a promising solution for improving language outcomes in![Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/markus-winkler-mUCrD7z2aSw-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=iWY5mVx0)
Science News
5.21.2021
Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea
A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher![Autism Speaks Newsroom @ INSAR 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/INSAR%202021_0.png.webp?itok=Uu71Oosn)
Science News
5.21.2021
Researchers report findings on getting autism treatments into diverse communities
After a year of increased mainstream attention on racial and other social inequities, research presentations on Day 3 of the International Society for![Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/epigenetic%20methylated_dna_hero.jpg.webp?itok=AzZAwC0K)
Science News
5.21.2021
Autism Speaks announces pilot sites for groundbreaking project linking discovery science and clinical research
With the selection of six sites across North America to pilot a bold new research program, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada announce the launch![Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant funds swimming lessons for the autism community in Baltimore](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_05.20.21_Norma%20and%20Malcom%20Baker%20Recreation%20Grant%20%20funds%20swimming%20lessons%20for%20the%20autism%20community%20in%20Baltimore.png.webp?itok=a9dAgsD6)
Blog
5.19.2021
Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant funds swimming lessons for the autism community in Baltimore
In April, the League for People with Disabilities – a non-profit committed to helping individuals gain independence, increase self-sufficiency and![North Carolina bill signing ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/NC%20SB103%20bill%20signing.jpg.webp?itok=CVf6iNn0)
Advocacy News
5.19.2021
New law will improve access to an evidence-based autism therapy in North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that will help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) easily access medically necessary therapy. Read more.![Seven Things to Know about Extended School Year (ESY) Services](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/ESYmain-02.png.webp?itok=E3dbATeP)
Blog
5.18.2021