Articles
Press Release
1.9.2017
Employing adults with autism
NEW YORK (January 9, 2017) To enable adults with autism to work and live as independently as possible, Autism Speaks, New York Collaborates for Autism
Blog
1.6.2017
My dreams for my son with autism going into the new year
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven whose son Ryan has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, The AWEnesty of Autism
Blog
1.5.2017
How Google Maps is helping my nonverbal son communicate
If there is one thing my son Isaac has taught me in the last 8 years it is this: Communication is much more than words.
Life on the Spectrum
1.4.2017
Don't let autism be the only thing that defines you
This guest blog post is by Ann Kagarise. Ann is a writer, self-advocate, photographer and assistant director at a school for children with autism.
Expert Opinion
1.4.2017
Autism and doctor visits
Dr. Kenneth Shamlian and Angeles Nunez answer a question from parents who are looking for advice to help their autistic daughter put her fears at ease
Life on the Spectrum
1.3.2017
My life has been devoted to breaking barriers; Now I'm in college
This guest post is by Jeanine Castagna who is currently a freshman in college. Her whole life has been devoted to breaking barriers, and she says her
Expert Opinion
12.13.2016
Child with autism obsessed with letters and numbers
Dr. Terry Katz answers a question from parents looking to support their autistic child obsessed with numbers and letters.
News
11.7.2016
What is epigenetics, and what does it have to do with autism?
Epigenetics helps us understand the interaction of genetics and environment in predisposition to autism
Expert Opinion
11.4.2016
How do we stop folks from talking past our nonverbal son?
Lucia Murillo answers a question about helping others understand how to communicate with a nonverbal child who understands what you're saying.
Expert Opinion
10.28.2016
When does autism-related picky eating cross line to feeding disorder?
Dr. Kimberly Brown answers a question about a child's feeding disorder being mistaken for picky eating and how to find support and services.
Expert Opinion
10.21.2016
Work anxiety and autism
Peter Gerhardt answers a question about autism and work anxiety from a parent concerned about her adult daughter being stressed at work.
Science News
10.18.2016
Small study finds folinic acid improves communication & eases symptoms of autism
In a small study funded by Autism Speaks, treatment with folinic acid improved communication and eased symptoms in language-impaired autistic children
Expert Opinion
10.14.2016
Help! Our son with autism just laughs when others bully and tease
Read an experts opinion on how parents can help their autistic child understand social signals during bullying or negative interactions.
Expert Opinion
9.16.2016
How do we teach our autistic child to listen?
Child Psychologists Rebecca Hellenthal and Megan Norris answer a question about how to get an autistic child to listen.
Expert Opinion
9.9.2016
Autism and fear of thunderstorms
Dr. Judy Reaven answers a question from a parent about helping a child with autism and fear of loud noises - such as thunderstorms.
Blog
8.25.2016