Articles
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
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!
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
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!
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.
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