Articles
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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
News
4.5.2018