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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
“Adulting on the Spectrum” with Autism Speaks
Andrew and Eileen answer questions about work in the autism community, their lives on the spectrum and launch a very special project with Autism
Blog
2.3.2021
Nonverbal autism gets spotlight in new documentary
The Reason I Jump is a nonverbal autism documentary that educates and breaks down barriers and stigmas around nonverbal autism.
Science News
1.29.2021
Autism Speaks, CDC and partners answer COVID vaccine questions for the autism community
Autism Speaks hosted the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation on Wednesday
Science News
1.29.2021
WHO names Caregiver Skills Training program in tool kit for Universal Health Coverage
The WHO has included the Caregiver Skills Training program, a tool for supporting people with developmental delays, as part of its Universal Health
Science News
1.29.2021
Study finds higher COVID death rate for Californians with disabilities and in skilled nursing facilities
In a December study about the impact of COVID-19 in California for people with disabilities, researchers found that risk of COVID infection was linked
Science News
12.30.2020