Articles
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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).
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Blog
7.8.2019