Articles
Blog
6.12.2019
He is one lucky boy to be your son: A letter to an autism dad
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty shares an open letter to her husband, a father of two sons on the autism spectrum.
Blog
6.10.2019
How to start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks in three easy steps!
Life on the Spectrum
6.3.2019
A poem about creating an inclusive world
Read a poem by self-advocate Ryan Lee on creating an inclusive world.
Expert Opinion
5.31.2019
Is there research on the use of cannabis products with children with autism?
Cannabis products have been receiving a lot of attention since medical and recreational marijuana use has been being legislated around the U.S. Media
Blog
5.30.2019
I just graduated with my doctorate and I have autism
Click here to read a post by Kerry Magro about graduating with his doctorate while on the spectrum.
Science News
5.20.2019
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund 2 new studies on auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding two pilot studies to understand central auditory processing
Blog
5.14.2019
12 ways to beat the heat this summer
In an effort help our family and yours ride out the heat waves - I've compiled a list of tip, tricks, and activities to keep us cool all summer long!
Blog
5.14.2019
Four tips for a smooth transition to Summer
The school year is winding down and it's time for Summer break! Click here to read four tips for a smooth transition into Summer.
Blog
5.10.2019
A letter to my son with autism on Mother’s Day
Read a letter from a mother, Tina Velazquez, to her autistic son about how he changed her life and what she learned from taking care of him.
Blog
5.8.2019
A salute to mothers of children with autism
With Mother’s Day being around the corner, I wanted to take this time to emphasize how truly valuable mothers are, especially those with special needs
News
5.8.2019
INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism
"It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults will have significant benefits to workplaces
News
5.7.2019
Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi
Christina Tosi and Matt Higgins are joining Autism Speaks to co-chair the event. The pair made the announcement official with their followers on
Life on the Spectrum
5.6.2019
I finally understood why I felt different after my autism diagnosis
With my diagnosis, I now had a clear-cut reason for why I was so different from my peers, and especially why they treated me the way that they had.
Science News
5.6.2019
Family Advisors: The power and importance of connection
For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right
Science News
5.6.2019
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG project reaches 10,000-genome milestone
World’s largest autism whole-genome database a beacon to developing new solutions for individuals with autism and their families
Life on the Spectrum
5.1.2019