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Blog
5.17.2023
Common misconceptions about autistic employees
While the unemployment and underemployment rate for autistic adults in the U.S. hovers around 50-75%, there are some talented autistic employees can![Dr. Vanessa Bal](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Dr.%20Vanessa%20Bal.png.webp?itok=7Qok5jtd)
Blog
5.11.2023
Expert Q&A: Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults
Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses the biggest gaps in the care available for autistic adults with co-occurring mental![A woman's hands holding a cell phone](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/A%20woman%27s%20hands%20holding%20a%20cell%20phone.jpg.webp?itok=_9eH8xwF)
Blog
5.11.2023
Speech therapy helped me navigate life with autism
Dr. Anne Grego-Nagel was diagnosed with autism in her 40’s while she was raising her three children. Currently, Anne is a human factors specialist at![Josh holding a copy of the book "Autistics on Autism"](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Josh%20holding%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20book%20Autistics%20on%20Autism.png.webp?itok=UWGnqD0d)
Blog
5.11.2023
For Josh E., a big move opened the door to happiness and self-discovery
Josh was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 13. Click here to see how he has conquered big transitions in his life by focusing on his own![Therapy session](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/kelly-sikkema-f_aHTIof44U-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=m7LHLuxf)
Blog
5.10.2023
Seeking Therapy: Options and considerations for autistic adults
Therapy is widely accepted and has proven to not only be lifesaving in some situations but worthwhile for almost any autistic adult who is open to it.![Autistic burnout](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/anthony-tran-i-ePv9Dxg7U-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=mIWsKZSy)
Tool Kit Excerpt
5.10.2023
Autistic burnout: When navigating a neurotypical world becomes too much
Autistic burnout is common among autistic adults, especially those who mask their autistic traits. Learn strategies to prevent and recover from![Autism Family Caregivers Act written over photo of boy at table](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/2023_Autism%20Family%20Caregiver%20Act%20Introduction_3mb.png.webp?itok=FuW5PvoS)
Advocacy News
4.27.2023
Autism Speaks Applauds Reintroduction of Autism Family Caregivers Act
The Autism Family Caregivers Act was reintroduced in Congress to provide access to skills training for caregivers of young children with autism or![Home depot image](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/home_depot_campaign_shot.jpg.webp?itok=34JVhNp_)
Blog
4.26.2023
How One Home Depot Store Stands Out
This Q&A features Joseph who works at The Home Depot. Every April, he puts extra effort into displays at the store to spread awareness. We wanted to![Map of United States with markers for where ADDM sites are located](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/ADDM%202023%20Map%20with%20heading_0.png.webp?itok=0fuIXfmF)
Advocacy News
4.25.2023
ADDM Network adds new sites, offering opportunities for new insights on autism
We are proud to celebrate a historic expansion of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, from 11 to 16 sites across the![Autism Speaks Autism by the Numbers](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Autism%20by%20the%20Numbers.jpg.webp?itok=qn_4Q-iY)
Press Release
4.20.2023
Autism Speaks Launches Autism by the Numbers to Increase Accessibility of Autism Information across the United States
Click here to read about how Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by![Autism Speaks Advocacy Leadership Network group picture](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/ALN%20Group%20Picture_0.jpg.webp?itok=oYRWQ5AQ)
Science News
4.20.2023
Autism Speaks hosts the 6th biennial Advocacy Leadership Network meeting
Autism Speaks is hosting the meeting of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a collective of advocates representing families, policymakers and![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
Press Release
4.17.2023
Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health
Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software![A man in a red t-shirt stands over a white stove and places cheese on pasta sheets](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/IMG_3308.jpg.webp?itok=9JmSkquO)
Blog
4.17.2023
Autistic Chef Justin shares his lasagna recipe
Justin, a 19 year old chef on the spectrum, shares his story and his famous recipe. Click here to read more.![A young women with headphones on swingings on a swing set](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-07%20at%204.51.06%20PM.png.webp?itok=YDiLSgx_)
Blog
4.7.2023
On National Sibling Day, reflections on the role sisters play in my family
Click here to read a blog by Chole Rothchild, a young adult with autism who is on a mission to advocate and teach others about autism from her![Two brothers stand side by side in green basebeball uniforms](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-09%20at%208.09.42%20AM.png.webp?itok=u0bIQaZ9)
Blog
4.7.2023
Baseball continues to bring my son with autism and his brother together
Read about how brothers Dylan and Blake, who are both baseball players on the spectrum, teach their teammates about autism awareness and empathy.![A baseball player in a green jersey is at bat](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/BruceBolt%20Bloy.png.webp?itok=EHGIvo7K)
Blog
4.4.2023