Articles
Expert Opinion
6.28.2019
Autism and Gender Identity
Click here to see how Eric Butter, Ph.D answers a question about autism and gender identity.
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).
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
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.
Blog
6.24.2019
Autism Speaks grant gives kids with autism amazing week at camp
To ensure that all campers could equally access the camp’s curriculum, each camper worked one-on-one with the museum’s staff, alongside a resource
Blog
6.21.2019
There is no greater gift than connecting with my son on the autism spectrum
My son Ryan finally got to see the movie, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” last week. He has been waiting for weeks. I knew he wanted his big
Expert Opinion
6.13.2019
Gut Reaction: The science for fecal transplants in autism is not there yet
Click here to learn about the science behind fecal transplants in autism, safety concerns, if it works and more.
Blog
6.12.2019
Happy Father's Day! 5 inspiring messages from autism dads like you
"On this Father’s Day, I would like to salute the dads who every day fight the good fight to make the lives of their children and other children, on
Blog
6.12.2019
He is one lucky boy to be your son: A letter to an autism dad
Click here to read an open letter to a father of two sons on the autism spectrum from his wife, Kimberlee.
Blog
6.10.2019
How to start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks in three easy steps!
Blog
6.7.2019
This mom encourages parents to practice self-care
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s
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.
Blog
5.30.2019
Autism Speaks grantee gets moving for the summer
Summer is about getting outside and being active! Check out a report from one of our Local Impact grantees, Wesley Family Services in Pittsburgh,
Science News
5.20.2019