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Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities
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
Cleats Header
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
Pedro, Gaby and Jair Velasco used Spanish-language resources to help their extended family understand Jair’s autism diagnosis.
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.
DNA model
Expert Opinion
12.16.2019

Genetic testing for autism

We recommend anyone with an autism diagnosis get genetic testing. Unfortunately, less than half of people with autism do. 
Autism Speaks has a new strategic plan for science
Science News
12.9.2019

Autism Speaks hosts experts and advocates to address health disparities in autism

Autism Speaks will host autism researchers, public health leaders, government officials, self-advocates and family advocates on Dec. 10 and 11 in
San Diego kids with autism learn to code through Autism Speaks grant powered by GameStop
Blog
12.4.2019

Adults with autism learn to code through Autism Speaks grant powered by GameStop

Thanks to GameStop, the National Foundation for Autism Research offered its first C# Coding Class specifically for young adults with autism in San
Robert Naseef and Tariq
Blog
12.3.2019

Reflecting on my nonspeaking autistic son's 40th birthday

Dr. Robert Naseef shares a blof where he is reflecting on his nonspeaking autistic son's 40th birthday.
Photo by Nik MacMillan on Unsplash
Blog
12.3.2019

The debate over how we talk about autism

Click here to read Kerry Magro's take on the debate over how we talk about autism.
autism communication cards
Blog
11.11.2019

Video: DIY autism communication cards

Watch this video to see how you can create a DIY on-the go communicator card deck at home.
stress ball autism
Blog
11.4.2019

Video: DIY stress creatures

Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own stress creature.
sensory bottles
Blog
10.28.2019

Video: DIY sensory bottles

Watch this video for instructions on how to create a DIY sensory bottle for yourself or a sensory-seeker in your family.
Ryan Lee and friends
Life on the Spectrum
10.23.2019

It's time to stop the stigma

Having a true friend is having someone who accepts you for you, regardless of your flaws. Read more from Ryan Lee, a rising self-advocate.
Andrew Komarow and family
Life on the Spectrum
10.22.2019

Financial services: A personal mission to give back to the autistic community

Andrew Komarow was diagnosed with autism at age 28. As Founder and President of Planning Across the Spectrum, he focuses his expertise in financial
We Are Employable
Press Release
10.22.2019

Introducing Delivering Jobs

Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign.
weighted lap pad
Blog
10.21.2019

Video: DIY weighted lap buddy

Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own weighted lap buddy.
Thought Leadership Summit
Science News
10.17.2019

Video: Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthood

Special education professor Kerrie Shogren, Ph.D., shared her work on the role of self-determination in supporting autistic people as they transition