Articles
Expert Opinion
9.11.2017
Autism and the doctor visit: Communication tips for success
A pediatrician with Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism shares strategies for making medical appointments run smoothly for kids on the spectrum
Advocacy News
9.8.2017
HHS Report Highlights Need for Coordinated Approach to Autism Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum
News
9.5.2017
Moving stories of families with autism rescued from Hurricane Harvey
Media reports continue to come in of individuals with autism and their families being rescued from the ravages of Hurricane Harvey.
Blog
8.31.2017
My daughter with autism is not broken
This guest blog post is by mom Maegan Sanders where she explains how her daughter with autism is not broken.
Science Blog
8.29.2017
Can brain scans help personalize autism therapies and supports?
This Autism Speaks research fellow has developed a test that helps predict who will respond best to certain behavioral therapies and coaching programs
Blog
8.24.2017
Dear future caregiver of my son with autism
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum.
Blog
8.16.2017
Don't hate me for loving 'Atypical'
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven whose son Ryan has autism.
Science News
8.15.2017
Autism Speaks Names 2017 Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce its ninth class of Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, this
Life on the Spectrum
8.11.2017
A poem I wrote after my parents told me I'm on the autism spectrum
Kerry Magro is an award-winning international motivational speaker and best-selling author who is on the autism spectrum. A version of his blog
News
8.4.2017
Video: Teen with autism is 2017 Rubik's Cube World Champion
Max Park is a 15 year old on the autism spectrum who just became the 2017
Blog
8.2.2017
Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey
Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son.
Science Blog
7.30.2017
Helping autistic teens master puberty, health and hygiene
These Autism Treatment Network clinicians have developed two classes - one for boys and one for girls - built on the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Puberty
News
7.28.2017
One year later: Remembering Suzanne Wright
On July 29, 2016, Autism Speaks lost its co-founder Suzanne Wright. After a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer, she died at age 69.
Blog
7.26.2017
Dear mom in the parking lot calming your son with autism
A mother shares a letter that she wrote to other parents of autistic children after relating to a mother that she saw at the pharmacy trying to calm
Expert Opinion
7.22.2017
Adult with autism argues alone at night
Read an expert opinion from developmental-behavioral pediatrician Peter Chung, on an autistic adult's night walking and talking.
Blog
7.19.2017