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Science News
7.1.2021
Study finds translation of parent survey is reliable at detecting autism in Chinese children
A new study published in April showed that a translation of a common autism screening tool is reliable for children ages 6 to 13 in China.
Science News
6.29.2021
Social media offers benefits for autistic community
Social media offers many benefits to the autistic community! Hear from autistic people about how connecting with friends, family and colleagues online
Blog
6.29.2021
Finding myself in autism
Dorian, Ashley and Brian open up about their personal connections to the autism community and why it’s important we recognize Disability Pride Month
Blog
6.22.2021
Why accepting my flaws was important as an autistic mom
Victoria Handy, an autistic mother, explains why it is important to accept your flaws and how dealing with trauma from your past can help encourage
Science News
6.18.2021
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Brian Boyd as newest member of science advisory group
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that Brian Boyd, Ph.D., has joined the organization’s Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee
Blog
6.16.2021
As a dad to two special needs children, sometimes it feels good just to hear you’re doing an okay job
Recently, my father said to me, “I don’t know how you do it. I don’t think I could have handled this.” I looked at my dad in wonder.
Blog
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
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
Blog
6.2.2021
In our own words: What Pride Month means to me
Mark, Karen, Jose and Sarah share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to provide them with unique
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Science News
5.21.2021