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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
Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month
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
Christopher Hutton in front of a collection of figurines
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
A child wearing headphones and using an iPad at LegoLand
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.
A mom works with a child who has autism during a Caregiver Skills Training workshop. Photo courtesy Mom2Mom
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
New York Red Bulls Arena as they Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month
News
4.7.2017

New York Red Bulls Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month

Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, went blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2 and Light It Up Blue.
Autism Speaks staff with Julia from Sesame Street
News
4.5.2017

Julia, Sesame Street muppet with autism, prepares for TV debut

Sesame Street's newest muppet, Julia, met autism advocates and the press at an event held at the Capitol and hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete.
Advocacy News
4.5.2017

Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts

New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently
A man wearing blue typing on a keyboard while working in a lab
News
4.5.2017

Youth with autism gain and keep jobs after employer-based skills program

Read about how autistic youths gained and kept jobs after completing this employer-based skills program.
Jackie Bielinski and her grandson Maxwell
Blog
4.5.2017

"I Am Special Just Like You," an autism acceptance poem

A grandmother's poem for her autistic grandson to help explain how he feels about daily living with autism.
Blue Man Group at the Sharp Aquos Theatre
News
4.3.2017

Blue Man Group Celebrates World Autism Month

Blue Man Group is teaming up with Autism Speaks for the third consecutive year and will be hosting autism-friendly performances.
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
Press Release
4.3.2017

White Castle Joins Autism Speaks to "Light It Up Blue"

White Castle, America's favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 96 years, announced today the launch of its monthlong fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Home depot image
News
4.3.2017

Autism Speaks partners with The Home Depot and Philips Lighting

Autism Speaks is partnering with The Home Depot® and Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, during World Autism Month in April to increase
Dollar General Shirt
News
4.3.2017

Dollar General to raise funds for Autism Speaks

Throughout April, Dollar General will collect donations to benefit Autism Speaks, helping to increase understanding and acceptance for individuals and
The White House with blue lighting at night to support autism
News
3.31.2017

White House Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Every year, we ask people across the nation and around the globe to Light It Up Blue to increase understanding and acceptance.
Rockefeller Center lit up blue for World Autism Awareness Day
News
3.31.2017

Rockefeller Center will go blue on World Autism Awareness Day

The historic Rockefeller Center in New York City will Light It Up Blue along with global landmarks on April 2, 2017 for World Autism Awareness Day!