Articles
Blog
1.30.2019
No matter where you are on the spectrum, your accomplishments matter
Click here to read about how Boy Scouts helped an autistic child, Zachary, become independent and learn how to initiate conversation.
Advocacy News
1.27.2019
Money Follows the Person Program is extended!
The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
Press Release
1.18.2019
Autism Speaks elects three business leaders to its national board
NEW YORK (January 18, 2019) – Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people
Blog
1.17.2019
Remember these 3 words if someone stares at you during a meltdown
Kerry Magro shares tips on what to do if someone stares at your during a meltdown. Read more.
Blog
1.16.2019
As my son with autism starts aging out of services, we will start taking chances
Kimberlee worries about the challenges her autistic son will face when he enters adulthood and how she will help him. Click here to read more.
Life on the Spectrum
1.15.2019
From denial to acceptance: Diagnosed with autism at 24
I slowly came to accept my diagnosis by connecting with others on the spectrum. I started attending social skills and support groups.
News
1.14.2019
Autism study finds high rates of unmet healthcare needs; suggests public policy solutions
An Autism Speaks analysis of national survey identifies barriers to care and provides guidance for new programs to address needs across the lifespan
Blog
1.7.2019
This is my story of my life with autism
Andrew Collins, a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum shares the story of his life with autism saying, "I am not broken or stupid and I work hard to
Life on the Spectrum
1.4.2019
Just because you can’t see our autism, doesn’t mean we don’t have challenges
As with any other person with autism, we still have significant challenges in our everyday lives that stand in the way of us living a comfortable life
Life on the Spectrum
1.2.2019
I want to see more autism acceptance in schools to put an end to bullying
Words aren’t harmless. They can hurt our loved ones.
Blog
12.21.2018
How I took Christmas back for my son on the autism spectrum
Despite all of the time and effort that goes into it, this mom decided to host all holidays at her house to best accommodate her autistic son.
Blog
12.19.2018
A special Christmas letter to my brother with autism
Christmas is Ethan's favorite holiday and his sister Seana embraces his love for it whole-heartedly, and wanted to express that in this letter.
News
12.19.2018
Autism Speaks hosts first scientific conference on cannabis and autism
Researchers, regulators and community stakeholders convene to guide future studies on cannabis-related products for autism and its associated medical
News
12.19.2018
Autism Speaks funds promising new treatment and diagnostic studies
Research to advance personalized wandering interventions; target a cause of early communication challenges; and deliver practical autism-screening for
Blog
12.18.2018
A mom shares advice for newly diagnosed
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism, shares advice for parents who have just received their child's autism diagnosis. Read
Blog
12.12.2018