Articles

Woman's silhouette watching the sunset
Expert Opinion
6.28.2019

Autism and gender identity

Dr, Eric Butter answers a question about autism and gender identity from parents that suspect their child may be transgender.
Texas state capitol with cowboy statue in front of building
Advocacy News
6.28.2019

Texas Medicaid adds future coverage for autism

Governor Abbott signed a budget bill which requires Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including applied behavior analysis (ABA).
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Press Release
6.25.2019

Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019

U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
silhouette of a woman looking out the window on a stormy day
Expert Opinion
6.25.2019

Suicide risk in autism

Suicide rates are a national concern, and it is important to know that individuals on the autism spectrum are among those at risk for suicide.
researcher using a microscope
Expert Opinion
6.13.2019

Fecal transplants for autism

Dr. Kent Williams discusses the science behind fecal transplants in autism, safety concerns, if it works and more.
McCafferty Family
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.
Facebook fundraiser
Blog
6.10.2019

How to start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks

Start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks in three easy steps!
Ryan Lee and friends
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.
putting CBD oil in a smoothie
Expert Opinion
5.31.2019

Is there research on the use of cannabis products with children with autism?

Dr, Gregory Barnes answers a question about CBD for autism and if there is research on the use of cannabis products with children with autism.
Kerry Magro at his graduation
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.
Autism Speaks Research
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
Beat the Heat Feature
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!
J-Jaye and her family wearing Autism Speaks shirts
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.
A mother and young child hugging on a beach at sunset
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.
Sandy and David Petrovic
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
insar policy brief feature
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