Articles
Advocacy News
4.22.2021
Georgia establishes Families of Children with Special Needs Reimbursement program benefitting students with autism
Georgia has rolled out a program for students with disabilities, including autism, to help with educational expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocacy News
4.8.2021
Virginia laws protect funding for Private Special Education Day Schools
Governor Northam signed two companion bills into law last month that protect funding for Private Special Education Day Schools, which provide services
Science News
4.2.2021
New study uses machine learning to find biomarkers for an autism subtype linked to maternal immune reaction
Using a simple blood test, a new study is the first to use machine learning to predict a subgroup of autism, known as MAR-ASD, with 100 percent
Advocacy News
3.31.2021
Maryland legislation addresses inequities in care under Medicaid
The Maryland Legislature has passed two bills which pave the way for more equitable access to critical autism services by removing a burdensome
Science News
3.24.2021
Study links nervous system imbalances to depression in children with autism
Building on what experts know about how the nervous system affects depression and mental health conditions in autism, researchers studying brain
Science News
3.24.2021
Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum
Research found that patient-centered medical homes can help improve healthcare quality and continuity for autistic people transitioning to adulthood.
Advocacy News
3.23.2021
Iowa Department of Human Services addresses barriers to care for children with autism on Medicaid
Thanks to the advocacy of Autism Speaks and community partners, the Iowa Department of Human Services will be taking action to ensure equitable access
Blog
3.22.2021
Please teach your children kindness when interacting with kids with special needs
Kerry Magro shares a letter to parents asking them to teach their children kindness when interacting with kids with special needs.
Press Release
3.16.2021
Angela Timashenka Geiger to step down later this year as president and CEO of Autism Speaks
Today, Angela Timashenka Geiger and the Autism Speaks Board of Directors announced Ms. Geiger will step down as president and CEO of Autism Speaks
Advocacy News
3.11.2021
Congress includes relief for the autism community in the American Rescue Plan
The fifth COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, has been signed into law, securing additional relief for individuals with autism and
Blog
3.4.2021
What Women’s History Month means to me
Women in the autism community share what Women’s History Month, an time to recognize women’s contributions to history and culture, means to them.
Science News
2.18.2021
Autism Speaks names top 10 studies of 2020
Autism Speaks announced its annual selection of studies that most powerfully advance its mission of enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum
Science News
2.18.2021
Autism genetics study, aiming to increase Black representation, pivots during COVID
Minority communities overall are not well-represented in current autism genetics research populations. (Autism Speaks supported the initial Autism
Advocacy News
2.12.2021
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out Supplemental Special Education Services for students with autism
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out a program for families to support students for educational resources needed to address the impact of COVID
News
2.11.2021
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism
NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece
Blog
2.3.2021