Articles

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Blog
9.23.2019

An Aspie's journey

Being an aspie, one of the hardest challenges included when to tell my boss. The magical thing about Asperger syndrome is that we show honest emotion.
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Life on the Spectrum
9.23.2019

Ways I deal with college stress as a student on the spectrum

There are multiple ways that I use to calm daily anxiety during work and out in the community.
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Blog
9.23.2019

Transition to college and beyond: A personal story

Paul Kotler, a nonspeaking adult with autism, shares his personal transition story and explains why autism transition strategies should be put in
Tom Illand
Blog
9.16.2019

Video: Man with autism masters the art of public speaking

Thomas mastered the art of socializing and communicating in the form of public speaking even though he has a social-communication disorder. Read more.
Autism Speaks awards more than $4.7 million for autism research
Science News
9.9.2019

Autism Speaks awards more than $4.7 million for autism research

NEW YORK - Autism Speaks, the global nonprofit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of
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Science News
9.6.2019

Is autism being overdiagnosed?

Despite claims by a study that autism is overdiagnosed, experts at Autism Speaks said it overstates what the study can realistically draw from
what causes autism?
Science News
9.6.2019

Is Autism Genetic?

Is autism genetic? Autism research found 80% of autism risk traced to inherited genes rather than environmental factors or random mutations. Click
Anita Lesko
Blog
8.29.2019

Women on the autism spectrum and stress

What is “camouflaging” and why is it causing so much stress and anxiety to females on the autism spectrum? Learn how to cope with autism as a woman.
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Expert Opinion
8.21.2019

The IEP as more than just a form, but an opportunity

Click here to read an expert opinion from school psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino, on the benefits of having an IEP (Individualized Education Program).
Getting your child with autism ready for the school bus
Blog
8.19.2019

Helping children with autism get ready for the school bus

A parent of a child with autism shares tips on getting children ready to ride a school bus, including ways to handle challenges and how to inform bus
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Press Release
8.2.2019

Autism Speaks commends Tennessee as it becomes 50th state requiring that insurance plans cover autism

Reforms eliminate restrictions and gaps in coverage of medically necessary autism care
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Expert Opinion
7.31.2019

Finding an autism-friendly OB-GYN

The Autism Response Team answers a question from parents about scheduling a well-woman exam and finding the right OB/GYN for their autistic daughter.
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Science News
7.23.2019

Autism Speaks funds ECHO Autism Primary Care to bring better autism screening and care to your doctor’s office

ECHO Autism Primary Care is a virtual learning program where primary care providers get guidance from autism experts on best practices in autism
Governor Lamont signing bill and surrounded by advocates
Advocacy News
7.22.2019

Connecticut lowers age at which transition services begin

Connecticut Governor Lamont signs bill to lower the age at which transition services begin from 16 to 14.
Autism Speaks has a new strategic plan for science
Science News
7.9.2019

Two studies in Qatar offer snapshot of autism in an Arabic country

Researchers conduct first autism prevalence survey in Qatar and validate screening tool in Arabic
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Blog
7.8.2019

One woman's journey navigating autism and mental health

Valerie Paradiz shares her journey of navigating autism and mental health.