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Coach Skerry and his family in the basketball locker room
Blog
2.6.2024

Towson men’s basketball coach leading the charge in driving autism awareness

Meet Coach Skerry, Head Coach of the Towson University Men’s Basketball program and Co-founder of Coaches Powering Forward. See how you can join the
Keith Wargo testifying before Small Business subcommittee hearing 2024
Advocacy News
2.1.2024

Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities

Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small
autism speaks new logo
Press Release
1.29.2024

Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community

Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with
a toddler in a highchair reaching for food as her mother feeds her
Blog
1.26.2024

Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater

Autism and picky eating can be a challenge. Click here to read 6 strategies to encourage a healthy diet in autistic children with food aversions.
Autism Speaks State Government Affairs Director Christa Stevens presenting Texas State Representative Donna Howard with clear puzzle piece shaped award
Advocacy News
1.18.2024

Autism Speaks honors Texas State Representative Donna Howard for advocacy on behalf of autism community

Autism Speaks bestowed Representative Howard with our Public Service Award in recognition of her effort during the past legislative session to improve
Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney holding clear puzzle piece award and standing next to Autism Speaks representative
Advocacy News
1.18.2024

Autism Speaks honors Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for exemplary leadership in advancing access to autism services

Autism Speaks is pleased to recognize Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for her leadership of the Iowa Department of Human Services' redesign of
Scott Rubin
Blog
1.12.2024

Conozca a Scott Rubin, inspirador de Autism After 21, y a su madre, Michelle, fundadora de la organización

Lea cómo Michelle Rubin inició la transición al empleo de su hijo autista, Scott, diagnosticado con autismo de moderado a severo, en la escuela
Green Bridge Growers' Tidmarsh showing off his crops.
Blog
1.12.2024

Chris Tidmarsh allana el camino hacia el empleo de otros adultos autistas en Green Bridge Growers

Lea cómo un empresario autista elimina la fuerza laboral tradicional y tiene como misión cultivar buenos alimentos y crear buenos empleos para adultos
California Assemblymember Blanca Rubio receiving puzzle piece shaped Public Service Award
Advocacy News
1.12.2024

Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman as a champion for the autism community

Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio for leadership in improving the state’s transition planning process for autistic and
two hands typing on the keyboard of a laptop; stethoscope laying next to laptop
Advocacy News
1.11.2024

Pennsylvania removes insurance barriers for autism spectrum disorder

Over 55,000 Pennsylvanians with autism now benefit from additional state protections that address barriers to insurance coverage of autism care.
Healthy diet
Blog
1.10.2024

Autistic adults and nutrition: When and how to find a registered dietitian

Good nutrition is a key to a healthy body and mind. Registered Dietitians (RD) can help. Here we help explain what an RD is, when you should seek one
Scarlett and her mom Caitee
Blog
1.10.2024

The benefits of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle

Read about how Scarlett's cheerleading journey helped her grow socially and believe in herself while inspiring her family to shrift their view of
Diabetes management
Blog
1.10.2024

Tips for autistic adults managing diabetes

Autism may be associated with a higher risk of diabetes. Here are tips if you are concerned, have been recently diagnosed or living with diabetes for
Two young men walk towards the camera at a thempark. One has a London tshirt on and one has Minion character shirt on
Blog
1.9.2024

New Year’s Evolution

"Forget the weight loss resolutions, the return to regular exercise. Dispose of the self-promises that may or may not be kept. Keep this one instead.
Robert Varnedoe, Josh Cobbs, Senator Chuck Grassley and Arianna Esposito at Lee Container
Advocacy News
1.4.2024

El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container

El senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley se unió a Autism Speaks y al presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, para discutir las oportunidades de
Aspiritech Training
Blog
1.4.2024

Beneficiario de una subvención: capacitación para trabajar en Aspiritech

Aspiritech, una empresa de pruebas de control de calidad de software cerca de Chicago, Illinois, brinda capacitación y empleo a adultos que se