Articles
Advocacy News
1.16.2018
Tennessee Autism Insurance Reform Update
Thanks to the Tennessee Disability Coalition, partners and advocates, insurance coverage advancements have been made for people with autism. Read more
Press Release
1.16.2018
Neil Young and friends team up for 5th annual Light Up The Blues Concert to benefit Autism Speaks
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Steve Ferrone, and
Advocacy News
1.11.2018
Advocacy Ambassadors Celebrate a New Year of Opportunities
Last year, Autism Speaks launched the Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador Program to enhance its advocacy efforts by promoting constituent outreach to
Expert Opinion
1.9.2018
Teaching patience with autism
Psychologists Kenneth Shamlian and Brenna Cavanaugh answer a question about teaching patience to children with autism.
Life on the Spectrum
1.4.2018
Autism means extra challenges but extra talents, too
Click here to read the story of Reece Arnold - a musician, writer and game inventor who worked to overcome his challenges and embrace his unique
Blog
12.28.2017
Learning to tie my shoes at age 11
This blog is by Kerry Magro, an award-winning international motivational speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum.
Blog
12.27.2017
3 shows and movies about autism
Available on Netflix and Amazon, check out these movies and shows about autism: Atypical, A Boy Called Po and The Lighthouse of the Orcas.
Expert Opinion
12.26.2017
Teaching children with nonverbal autism to read
Dr. Charlotte DiStefano answers a question and shares five tips about teaching nonverbal students to read.
News
12.22.2017
Tommy Hilfiger creates clothing line for people with special needs
In Fall 2017, Tommy Hilfiger expanded his adaptive clothing line to include adult sizes.
Advocacy News
12.21.2017
Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law
Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law.
Blog
12.21.2017
How I make the holidays 'autism friendly'
Celebrating the holidays autism style is pretty cool. It just takes a bit more planning. Here are some tips on making holidays more autism-friendly.
Life on the Spectrum
12.19.2017
Woman with autism's only Christmas wish is to be understood
This guest post is by Sarai Pahla, a medical translator and doctor living in Dusseldorf, Germany. She was diagnosed as an adult, and has chosen to
News
12.13.2017
Kids with autism visit with 'Caring Santa'
Autism Speaks is thrilled to have partnered with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for
Science Blog
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks’ new strategic plan for science sets funding priorities
A letter from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas Frazier
Science News
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks releases new strategic plan for science
Three-year plan focuses funding on research that can best improve lives today and accelerate the delivery of personalized therapies and other services
Blog
12.8.2017