Articles
Science News
5.1.2017
Many children with autism on medication without behavioral therapy
Study by Autism Speaks ATN raises red flag because, in most cases, first-line treatment should involve non-drug behavioral approaches.
Life on the Spectrum
4.28.2017
When people say "I love someone with autism to the moon and back"
This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum.
News
4.27.2017
Lebanon closes out World Autism Month with Presidential Ceremony
Lebanon landmarks joined the Light It Up Blue campaign and to mark the end of the World Autism Month.
Life on the Spectrum
4.26.2017
The day I met Temple Grandin
This guest post is from Ron Sandison who works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry.
Science Blog
4.25.2017
Q&A: Parent video training for autism study
An interview with the author of a new study documenting how video feedback for parents produces early and lasting improvements in autism symptoms.
News
4.24.2017
Autism Speaks celebrates National Volunteer Week
In commemoration of National Volunteer Week, Autism Speaks would like to thank the incredible families and friends who have supported us throughout
News
4.20.2017
New York State votes to release $1 billion for supportive housing
New York State Assembly Social Services Chair Andrew Hevesi (A.D. 28) announced on April 10 the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate
Expert Opinion
4.18.2017
How to Stop my Autistic Child from Pinching
My 4-year-old autistic son will pinch people and run away. We give him time outs; he says "sorry" right when he does it. Can you recommend a solution?
Life on the Spectrum
4.14.2017
What Light It Up Blue means to me
This guest blog is by Ron Sandison, an adult on the autism spectrum who works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny
Science Blog
4.12.2017
Autism and driving
A large study on autism and driving yields insights into family decision-making around the balance between safety and independence.
Science News
4.12.2017
You’re invited: Research-related webinars & webcasts of interest to the autism community
The National Institutes of Health invites the autism community to participate in the next full meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating
News
4.12.2017
Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month
FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland, Ohio went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue on
Life on the Spectrum
4.11.2017
A little education and communication goes a long way
Christopher Hutton first joined GameStop not for a love of video games, but for a love of retail mathematics and studying how numbers reveal behaviors
Blog
4.11.2017
How Legoland Florida became more inclusive for guests with autism
This guest blog post is by David Brady, Senior Public Relations Manager, LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
Science News
4.10.2017
Autism Caregiver Training: Helping families
Autism Speaks answers your questions about a program that empowers parents and improves lives in underserved communities in the U.S. and around the
News
4.7.2017