Articles
Blog
4.19.2019
Young man on the autism spectrum highlights the importance of being inclusive
Read a guest post by self-advocate, Ryan Lee, on the importance of being inclusive.
Advocacy News
4.9.2019
Autism & Disparities: Addressing the Needs of Underserved Communities
This congressional briefing marked one of the many necessary conversations about how autism is experienced by different populations.
Blog
4.8.2019
8 Critical Measures to Counter Suicide
This post is by former Autism Speaks board member and Family Services Committee member Sallie Bernard. The tips are excerpted from her article that
Blog
4.5.2019
Autism Speaks Grant supports a new swim program for children in the Bronx
Autism Speaks supports a swim program that helps children with autism gain sensory-motor development and coordination through swimming. Read more.
Advocacy News
4.2.2019
New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage
In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation.
Advocacy News
4.1.2019
Utah autism insurance mandate expanded!
On March 26, 2019 Governor Gary Herbert signed Senate Bill 95 into law, which expands Utah’s autism insurance mandate.
Blog
3.27.2019
How writing became the most important outlet for this young man on the spectrum
Read a guest post from Khali Raymond on how writing became the most important outlet for him while growing up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood.
Blog
3.27.2019
Mom encourages parents to shop around when considering adult service providers
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
Blog
3.26.2019
Video: Why I’m advocating for reliable autism resources across the lifespan
Watch Kerry Magro's TedX talk on what happens to children with autism, when they become adults and why he is advocating for reliable autism resources
Blog
3.11.2019
Please don’t be sorry that I’m on the autism spectrum
This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to Congress
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to extend and improve the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program through 2023.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate
Virginia has passed legislation to expand the autism insurance mandate to include transition-age youth and adults diagnosed with autism. Read more.
Blog
2.21.2019
How I adjusted my home for a loved one with autism
For many living with autism spectrum disorder, the seemingly small task of visiting a house that isn’t your own can be like walking into a minefield
Blog
2.15.2019
My son doesn't resemble characters with autism on TV
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
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