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9.25.2024
Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community
Tony Hernandez talks with Coffee With America to share his journey with autism, diagnosis disparities among diverse groups and resources available to
News
9.24.2024
Autism Speaks’ Jeff Rickel talks autism and aging with Exceptional Parent Magazine
Jeff Rickel, database manager at Autism Speaks, shared his experiences navigating aging as an autistic caregiver to his son Jonathan with Exceptional
Blog
9.20.2024
Kicks Shoelaces help autistic people gain independence
Kicks Shoelaces innovative no-tie laces use a locking mechanism that keeps laces in place, eliminating the need to tie your shoes.
Advocacy News
9.18.2024
Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
Science News
9.18.2024
Autism Speaks unveils new resource for the treatment of ADHD, anxiety and irritability in autism
Autism Speaks Autism Care Network developed a new resource to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for three common co-occurring conditions in
Advocacy News
9.17.2024
Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny
Blog
9.16.2024
Llevar el apoyo centrado en la familia a la comunidad latina
Después de que a su hijo Xavier le diagnosticaran autismo, cambió su carrera de la neurociencia a la investigación del autismo, dedicándose a dotar a
Blog
9.16.2024
Bringing family-centered support to the Latino community
After her sons autism diagnosis, Georgina dedicated herself to empowering Latino parents with tools to support their children.
Blog
9.16.2024
Propietario de restaurante y orgulloso padre puertorriqueño aboga por su hijo autista y por la comunidad autista en su conjunto
Como padre de un hijo autista y propietario de Chévere, Michael siempre está buscando formas de involucrarse con la comunidad y de encontrar maneras
Blog
9.16.2024
Restaurant owner and proud Puerto Rican autism dad advocates for son and autistic community as a whole
As an autism dad and owner of Chevere, Michael is always looking for ways to raise awareness for others like his son, Dominic, who was diagnosed at
Press Release
9.12.2024
Autism Speaks taps on next generation of leaders with introduction of Emerging Leaders
Autism Speaks proudly announces the launch of Emerging Leaders, a group of advocates under 40 representing the current values, needs and diversity of
Advocacy News
9.9.2024
White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans
New regulation, supported by Autism Speaks, strengthens parity protections and improves access and affordability of autism care for individuals with
Blog
9.9.2024
Reconocer y prevenir los malos tratos
Dado lo fundamental que es mantener seguros a nuestros seres queridos, Autism Speaks ha proporcionado información de expertos en la materia en la que
Blog
9.9.2024
Seguridad en el agua y la natación
Muchas personas autistas se sienten atraídas por el agua y algunas son incapaces de comprender los peligros que conlleva. Trágicamente, la principal
News
9.3.2024
KPRC Houston reinforces dangers of wandering and drowning
KPRC Houston interviews Autism Speaks VP of Services & Supports Community Impact Lindsay Naeder on the tragic outcomes of wandering following the
News
9.3.2024