Articles
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
Genetic testing for autism
We recommend anyone with an autism diagnosis get genetic testing. Unfortunately, less than half of people with autism do.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Blog
11.4.2019
Video: DIY stress creatures
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own stress creature.
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.
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.
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
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.
Blog
10.21.2019
Video: DIY weighted lap buddy
Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own weighted lap buddy.
Science News
10.17.2019