Articles

infographic showing that not all disabilities are seen
Blog
2.11.2019

What I would like people to know about having autism and an invisible disability

Click here to read a blog by Kerry Magro about what he would like people to know about having autism and an invisible disability.
Press Release
2.8.2019

Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act

Legislation receives bipartisan support to fund autism research, monitoring and services benefiting individuals and families affected by autism
Six people holding sheets of paper reading different responses to the statement "Why I Care about Autism CARES"
Advocacy News
2.8.2019

#WhyAutismCARES Campaign

Congress is considering the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Snap a photo to show why you care about Autism CARES!
Woman and young child with autism in wheelchair in front of White House
Advocacy News
2.8.2019

Why we care about Autism CARES

Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
Press Release
2.4.2019

Autism Sharing Initiative is named a 2019 GA4GH Driver Project

Partnership between Autism Speaks and AIMS-2 Trials brings together one of the largest collections of genomic and clinical autism data to accelerate
Texas state capitol with cowboy statue in front of building
Advocacy News
2.1.2019

Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism

The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
Geege Taylor and her children
Blog
1.31.2019

3 things that have made me a better autism parent

Geege Taylor shares her 3 New Year resolutions that made her a better autism parent in hopes they will bring you peace and happiness.
young boy with blonde hair and glasses wearing a Boy Scout uniform
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.
A young man stands in front of his new home, surrounded by his family, friends, and carers.
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
Woman with her head down in a pink room
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.
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty's son Justin on the boardwalk
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.
cloud in the sky
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.
image courtesy Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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
Andrew at an Autism Speaks Walk holding a stuffed bear and blue pom-pom
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
Ryan and Bekki - bloggers
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