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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 is an author and an autism advocate who is passionate about challenging the negative perceptions of those living with disabilities. 
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
This guest blog post is written by Andrew Collins, a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum. He was an Autism Speaks Boston Walk Speaker in 2017 and
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
Blog
1.4.2019
A New Year for Inclusion: How my son found his 'matcher'
Molly McMunn Korte is a story teller and human rights advocate because of her amazing son Jacob. She is also a proud volunteer Advocacy Ambassador for
Life on the Spectrum
1.2.2019