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Advocacy News
3.21.2020
Autism Speaks Provides Urgent Feedback on Federal Coronavirus Bill (S.3548)
Educational accommodations and protections for individuals with disabilities, including many students on the autism spectrum, have been hard-fought
News
3.20.2020
Video: How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption in routine for children with autism or
Blog
3.19.2020
I have autism, but that doesn't mean I'm not smart
This doesn’t apply to just myself, but to all those who learn differently; different does NOT mean inferior
Science News
3.17.2020
How to handle clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health care system is adapting to social distancing and moving to telemedicine. Use these tips to prepare for this
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. Read dating tips for autistic adults by Brigid Rankowski, Dr. Lindsey Sterling, Lydia Wayman and Dr. Siena
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