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Science News
3.4.2020
What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?
Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by using these recommendations from the CDC. We care deeply about the well-being of our community, and we urge
Science News
2.20.2020
Autism Speaks endorses sleep guidelines for children with autism
Sleep problems are one of the most common reported medical conditions in children and teens with autism, affecting more than half the population. The
Expert Opinion
2.13.2020
Dating tips for autistic adults
Autism and dating can be challenging. Click here to read dating tips for autistic adults by Brigid Rankowski, Dr. Lindsey Sterling, Lydia Wayman and
Blog
2.12.2020
Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories
"Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories." Click here to read Kerry Magro's take on the quote.
Blog
2.11.2020
Introducing the new Autism Speaks
Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks is reintroducing ourselves, and our autism symbol, with a campaign to make 2020 a Year of Kindness.
News
2.10.2020
Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks unveils reimagined visual identity and effort to make 2020 its “Year of Kindness”
Autism Speaks celebrates its 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined visual identity and launching a commitment to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness”
News
1.30.2020
Together with NCAA coaches, broadcasters and fans, Autism Speaks promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism through Coaches Powering Forward initiative
To share their commitment to creating a more inclusive world for people with autism, college basketball coaches from across the country will wear
Blog
1.21.2020
My review of ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ as an adult with autism
Kerry Magro, an adult with autism, shares his review of the show ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ from Freeform.
Science News
1.14.2020
Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits
Genetics study suggests autism severity varies across identical twins, indicating that environmental influences on genes play a large role in the
Blog
1.10.2020
Making progress toward the dream: Autism in the Black community
Like many families, Black parents and caregivers have dreams for their autistic loved ones. But we are often faced with the reality that with our
Blog
1.9.2020
I 'hope for happy' in my autistic son's future
"None of us knows what the future holds for our kids, or for us. But it is so important to keep the 'hope for happy' alive.."
Blog
1.9.2020
My review of Pixar’s ‘Float’ as an adult with autism
Click here to read a review of the Float movie from Kerry Magro, an adult with autism. The short film now on Disney+ has an autism metaphor that will
Science News
1.7.2020
Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities
Jim Ronyak and his wife drove their son 176 miles, each way, every weekend to receive services when they lived on the Colville Reservation in
News
12.20.2019
NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign
The proceeds from these auctions will help drive our mission to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
Blog
12.17.2019
Spanish resources help bilingual families in the autism community overcome language barriers
Click to see how Autism Speaks' Spanish language resources helped support Felipe's family and overcome language barriers.
Expert Opinion
12.16.2019