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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!
Blog
5.14.2019
Summer is here! Four tips for a smooth transition
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.
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.
Blog
5.10.2019
My son with autism let me in and I'm so grateful
"Unlike most parents, my parents are overly attached to me and that’s how they’ve been for years and that’s the way it will continue to be."
Blog
5.9.2019
Looking back at my son's diagnosis 12 years later
"Your child is watching you and you need to show them that autism is not bad or less, it's just different and different is not the end of the world,
Blog
5.8.2019
A salute to mothers of children with autism
"So, to all mothers out there, from a young man on the autism spectrum who is who he is because of his own mother, we thank you and we honor you today
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
News
5.7.2019
Autism Speaks announces co-chairs for 2019 Celebrity Chef Gala: Matt Higgins and Christina Tosi
Christina Tosi and Matt Higgins are joining Autism Speaks to co-chair the event. The pair made the announcement official with their followers on
Life on the Spectrum
5.6.2019
I finally understood why I felt different after my autism diagnosis
With my diagnosis, I now had a clear-cut reason for why I was so different from my peers, and especially why they treated me the way that they had.
Science News
5.6.2019
Family Advisors: The power and importance of connection
For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right
Science News
5.6.2019
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG project reaches 10,000-genome milestone
World’s largest autism whole-genome database a beacon to developing new solutions for individuals with autism and their families
Life on the Spectrum
5.1.2019
Employment and autism: Persevering through successes and roadblocks
Perseverance and resilience are what have helped me to deal with the challenges in volunteerism and employment on the autism spectrum.
Blog
5.1.2019
Moms and grandmas share their stories to promote understanding and acceptance of their children
Click here to read stories from mother's and grandmother's that are promoting understanding and acceptance of their autistic children.
News
4.30.2019
New grant recipients announced
Autism Speaks funds programs that provide people with autism with social and educational experiences. We just announced the 149 new recipients of our
Blog
4.29.2019
No matter what, Moms, remember to take care of yourselves
"Wherever you are with your child, try to take care of yourself too. As his or her parent you are the most important person in their life- if you’re
Advocacy News
4.25.2019