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Quest Diagnostics employees in Tucker, GA
Blog
4.24.2018

What I learned from managing employees on the autism spectrum

Keedra Cotton shares what she has learned from managing employees on the autism spectrum at Quest Diagnostics in Tucker, GA.
Press Release
4.24.2018

Autism Speaks elects four dynamic business leaders to its national board

Autism Speaks has elected four new members to its board of directors, effective immediately. Each brings a wealth of experience in fields ranging from
Three Autism Speaks panelists
Advocacy News
4.23.2018

Indian Health Service host Autism Awareness Interagency Roundtable

On April 2nd, 2018, Autism Speaks celebrated World Autism Awareness Day by joining the Indian Health Service to present the first Autism Awareness
Zachary wearing a Star Wars shirt and standing in front of a school project with a smile
Blog
4.20.2018

My son went from nonverbal to starring in the school play

Read about how Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum, helped her son go from nonverbal to starring in the school play.
Lovesac Partners with Autism Speaks
News
4.20.2018

Lovesac partners with Autism Speaks

Lovesac launches 'Share The Comfort' campaign aimed at enhancing the lives of people affected by autism spectrum disorder.
Blue cakepops with autism puzzle piece created by TAO Group for World Autism Month
News
4.20.2018

TAO Group announces mission for World Autism Awareness

In honor of World Autism Awareness Month, leading restaurant and nightlife company TAO Group and TAO Cares’ has announced its third annual nationwide
Dollar General employees holding up a thank you sign
News
4.20.2018

Dollar General will collect donations through April for Autism Speaks

Throughout April, more than 14,600 Dollar General retail locations across the 44 states it serves plans to collect donations to benefit Autism Speaks,
MSSNG is Autism Speaks ground-breaking whole genome sequencing program
Science News
4.19.2018

Whole genome sequencing reveals new type of genetic influence on autism

Researchers used whole genome sequencing to discover a previously hidden type of genetic change associated with autism. Click here for more
blonde toddlers laying on the floor wearing matching Minnie Mouse shirts
Blog
4.17.2018

5 do's and don'ts for supporting friends with kids with autism

Kristen Jeter, a stay at home mom to 4 year old twins on the spectrum, shares 5 do's and don'ts for supporting friends with kids with autism.
teacher standing in front of a classroom of students with their hands raised
Life on the Spectrum
4.12.2018

What one woman on the spectrum hopes for during World Autism Month

Over the past ten years, I have spread the message of autism awareness and acceptance. I was diagnosed with autism at two years old, so World Autism
a young girl getting ready for a brain scan
Science Blog
4.9.2018

Autism and auditory processing disorder: What’s the connection?

I read that Autism Speaks is funding research into auditory processing disorder. What is it, and how does it affect people with autism?
Ryan Lee wearing an Autism Speaks shirt
Life on the Spectrum
4.9.2018

A young man with autism calls for acceptance during World Autism Month

This guest post is by Ryan Lee. He wrote his most recent post about his struggle with Autism, How I learned to accept my autism and love myself, to
Chocolate chip cookie
News
4.6.2018

McAlister’s Deli Launches Cookies for a Cause Campaign for Autism

The Saxton Group, McAlister’s Deli’s largest franchisee, will kick off the next iteration of its Cookies for a Cause campaign April 1st.
Woman in a blue dress next to Joe's Crab Shack employees
News
4.5.2018

Joe's Crab Shack raises funds for Autism Speaks

In support of World Autism Month, Joe's Crab Shack and its Dine Out for Autism program will partner with Autism Speaks.
Autism Speaks logo - a multi-colored puzzle piece with the words Autism Speaks
News
4.5.2018

Cellairis to raise funds & awareness for autism in April

Cellairis, a leading device repair and accessory company, will partner with Autism Speaks throughout April, World Autism Month, to raise funds and
Lokai Split Blue Bracelet to Benefit Autism Speaks
News
4.5.2018

Lokai launches split blue bracelet to benefit Autism Speaks

Lokai, the socially responsible balance brand representing the importance of finding balance along life’s journey, announced a new split blue bracelet