Articles
News
10.22.2018
Good work that's good for business
Quest Diagnostics, Cintas, & other company partners of the ADVICE initiative make progress in hiring people with autism & other disabilities
Science News
10.17.2018
Autism Speaks resources and information for researchers
Autism Speaks provides resources and funding that helps researchers deepen our understanding of autism and improve the lives of people across the
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018
Can exercise reduce anxiety in children with autism?
The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders launched a study evaluating the effectiveness of exercise for reducing anxiety in children with
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018
Video: Autism and GI-related Sleep Disturbances
Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from his “Office Hours” video on disturbed sleep related to GI distress
Expert Opinion
10.10.2018
Video: Acid reflux Q&A with GI Specialist Tim Buie
Dr. Buie, director of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital’s Lurie Center for Autism, answers questions related to acid
Science Blog
10.10.2018
ATN@Work: Visual supports ease medical visits for kids with autism
David Crnobori and clinicians at Vanderbilt Medical Center demonstrate how visual supports can empower young patients with developmental disabilities.
Science Blog
10.10.2018
ATN@Work: Easing clinic visits for kids with autism
Our Autism Treatment Network center in Los Angeles has proven tips for ensuring a more successful medical visit for you and your child By
Science Blog
10.10.2018
ATN@Work: Personalizing hospital care for children with autism
A Q&A with the lead author of an Autism Treatment Network study that helped develop a model program for tailoring in-patient care to support kids
Science Blog
10.10.2018
ATN@Work: Improving emergency care for children with autism
A Q&A with the authors of a new Autism Treatment Network study focused on improving emergency care for children who have autism As many of our
News
10.9.2018
This hospital is creating an autism-friendly emergency room
An Orlando hospital is piloting a new program to reduce stress for children with autism when they visit the emergency room.
Blog
10.9.2018
Single mom on the spectrum raising a child with autism
This blog post was written by photographer Rebekah McClelland, a mom on the autism spectrum with two sons that have high functioning autism.
Science Blog
10.9.2018
Girls, genes and autism
An Autism Speaks fellowship launched Dr. Tychele Turner's groundbreaking research on the genetics of autism in girls and women. Learn more.
Blog
10.9.2018
The invisible girls on the autism spectrum
Catherine, who was diagnosed with a ASD at 31, writes about her autism misdiagnosis, BPD and autism, and helping her niece get a proper autism
Blog
10.9.2018
Autism in adult women: 'You don't seem autistic to me'
Autism in women may be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Read about one autistic woman's journey and what she hopes for the future of autistic women.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
My child is nonverbal. Anything new that might help him communicate better?
Speech-language pathologists answer a question from parents that are looking for anything new that might help them communicate better.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018