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Blog
8.13.2020
Preparing to teach autistic college students in an unprecedented fall semester
As we approach an unprecedented fall semester on college campuses across the country due to the novel coronavirus, professors are actively![COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/covid-19-4922384_1920.jpg.webp?itok=qNU_IJwy)
Press Release
8.5.2020
Florida issues new COVID-19 testing requirement for group home staff
Autism Speaks commends Florida for vital testing rules for staff of group homes for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.![Autism Speaks Asks: Got Questions?](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Got%20Questions%20Hero%20AS-Asks.jpg.webp?itok=pMTjcsVV)
Expert Opinion
7.31.2020
We are so overwhelmed with going back to school. What can we do to prepare our family and our loved ones?
This “Got Questions” response is from Dr. Rena Sorensen, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.![A school classroom full of students sitting at their desks with the teacher at the front of the class.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/neonbrand-zFSo6bnZJTw-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=PqdA0-RL)
Life on the Spectrum
7.30.2020
Back-to-school lessons in self-advocacy as an autistic parent
No parenting book mentions that having kids would require so many social interactions with other adults. Read more from Anne Nagel on back-to-school![Ohio state flag in shape of the state of Ohio](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/PinClipart.com_state-clipart_53838.png.webp?itok=PHA77jEf)
Advocacy News
7.30.2020
Ohio Dept. of Education proposes changes to school placement policies
ODE has proposed a change to the rule on “Procedural Safeguards regarding Change of Placement” that removes parental consent for change of placement.![autism services near me, services for adults with autism](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/services%20for%20adults%20with%20autism%2C%20autism%20services%20near%20me.jpg.webp?itok=Q0YqwJ4z)
Blog
7.29.2020
Carrying a heavy load with back-to-school choices?
Schools across the country are continuing to debate whether the new school year should begin in the classroom, at home with e-learning or as![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
News
7.29.2020
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life
Autism Speaks urged federal, state and local officials to ensure the safe re-opening of community life, accommodations for access to community![Five ways parents can advocate for their child with autism in virtual learning](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Five%20ways%20parents%20can%20advocate%20for%20their%20child%20with%20autism%20in%20virtual%20learning.jpg.webp?itok=i4t3YQ2z)
Science News
7.29.2020
Five ways parents can advocate for their child with autism in virtual learning
Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist in New York. Dr. Oyen is assistant professor of school psychology at the University of South Dakota. When![Navigating today’s new reality: Tips for autistic people and families to address challenges with COVID measures](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/mika-baumeister-uz_T7h8ds04-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=RMU-q8aD)
News
7.28.2020
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community
While it is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, to slow the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is often difficult for those on the![Navigating today’s new reality: Tips for autistic people and families to address challenges with COVID measures](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/mika-baumeister-uz_T7h8ds04-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=RMU-q8aD)
Science Blog
7.28.2020
COVID-19: Tips and resources for autistic people and families
Among the many challenges brought on by COVID-19, there are unique obstacles for people on the spectrum to remain safe and healthy.![Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada logos, both with multi-colored puzzle piece.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/mssngjuly27.jpg.webp?itok=6MabZJne)
Press Release
7.27.2020
SickKids researchers find new genes and variations linked to autism using Autism Speaks’ MSSNG data
NEW YORK (July 27, 2020) – Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) uncovered new genetic changes and specific genes linked to autism![Photo of two women picking sunflowers in a field while on a date](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Screen%20Shot%202020-07-24%20at%2012.56.10%20PM.png.webp?itok=KKD32b2F)
Blog
7.24.2020
Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ gives me hope of finding love one day
Click here to read Kerry Magro's review of "Love on Spectrum," the challenges of dating with autism and the lack of resources for autism and dating.![Pediatrics journal dedicates supplement publication to autism studies](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Pediatrics%20journal%20dedicates%20supplement%20publication%20to%20autism%20studies.jpg.webp?itok=4l7CVIG1)
Science News
7.21.2020
Pediatrics journal dedicates supplement publication to autism studies
The journal of the American Association of Pediatrics published a standalone supplement to its April issue dedicated to findings in autism, based on![Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Identical%20twins%20with%20autism%20differ%20significantly%20in%20severity%20of%20social%20traits%20-%20DNA-helix%20and%20crystal.jpg.webp?itok=YekJWmcy)
Science News
7.21.2020
Researchers outline method to create gene list for autism-linked genetic variants
A multidisciplinary group of autism researchers proposed a new method for identifying whether certain gene changes are linked to autism, in a research![Purpose-driven, functional mentorships support low-pressure learning](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Purpose-driven%2C%20functional%20mentorships%20support%20low-pressure%20learning.jpg.webp?itok=tPYZaKjk)
Blog
7.15.2020
Purpose-driven, functional mentorships support low-pressure learning
Anne Nagel is a cognitive engineer and human factors specialist at Autism Speaks. She is also an executive function coach with a focus on autistic![Kerry and Mentee](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/13516569_10209882436601256_3328403909192571553_n.jpg.webp?itok=ISw-GXD_)
Blog
7.14.2020