Articles

mother tucking her daughter in at night with a stuffed animal
Expert Opinion
3.13.2017

Can cognitive behavioral therapy ease autism-related sleep problems?

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for improving sleep in children, ages 6 to 12, who have autism and sleep
One World Trade Center as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.10.2017

One World Trade Center will Light It Up Blue on April 2

One World Trade Center will Light It Up Blue for the 3rd year in a row on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Emirates Spinnaker Tower as they Light It Up Blue on April 2
News
3.7.2017

Emirates Spinnaker Tower to Light It Up Blue on April 2

Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.
Press Release
3.6.2017

World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’

Latest study from the Autism Speaks MSSNG program identifies 18 new autism-linked genes, deepening understanding of autism's broad spectrum
The Autism Speaks MSSNG project is sequencing 10,000 autism genomes to improve lives affected by autism
Science News
3.6.2017

World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’

Eighty percent of the 61 gene variations discovered through MSSNG to date affect biochemical pathways that have clear potential as targets for future
Taipei 101 at night
News
3.3.2017

The 6th tallest building in the world will go blue on April 2

The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center - a landmark skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan - will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017
child in a red shirt playing Jenga
Expert Opinion
2.27.2017

Autism and taking turns

Dr. Janine Stichter answers a question about autism and taking turns. See her strategies and activities to promote sharing and turn-taking.
Niagara Falls as they Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
News
2.24.2017

Niagara Falls to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day

On April 2nd, 2017, Niagara Falls will be lit blue for a 15-minute duration from 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Hannah Tsukroff
Life on the Spectrum
2.23.2017

I was nonverbal until I was 4; Now I'm graduating from college

This guest post is by Hannah Tsukroff, a young woman with a diagnosis of ADD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), a
Ron Suskind on stage accepting an award
Blog
2.23.2017

Why this man with autism is being honored at the Oscars

The post below is by Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, author and one of the subjects of Oscar-nominated documentary Life Animated.
two people putting their hands together to make a heart shape
News
2.22.2017

Dunlap & Magee raises $11,890 for Autism Speaks in PTO donations

Read about how Dunlap & Magee raised $11,890 for Autism Speaks in PTO donations.
Ethan Cross wearing a leather jacket and cross necklace
Life on the Spectrum
2.22.2017

How technology can help people with autism succeed in the workplace

Corporate culture has finally caught up so that those of us with autism spectrum disorder can use technology to help us not only survive in the
Press Release
2.21.2017

Powered by Love: T-shirt designed by Tommy Hilfiger supports the Autism Speaks Walk

Autism Speaks board member and advocate Tommy Hilfiger has designed a T-Shirt exclusively to support the 2017 Autism Speaks Walk
Science News
2.15.2017

Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism

Experimental brain-imaging method predicts autism based on early differences in brain growth; potential for earlier diagnosis and therapy for high
Young school children working on puzzles at their desks
Science Blog
2.14.2017

Teacher seeks advice: Student with autism intimidates others

I teach in a self-contained classroom for students who have autism. I hear a lot about kids with autism being victims of bullying. But can they be
teen in an orange shirt talking to his doctor
Expert Opinion
2.12.2017

Autism and the transition to adult healthcare

Dr. Daniel Coury answers a question on how to help autistic kids and teens transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.