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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
News
12.15.2023
NFL players show support of Autism Speaks
Imagine owning a piece of NFL history while supporting a great cause. That's right – you can now bid on the very cleats worn by your favorite NFL
Blog
12.13.2023
Strategies to help navigate gatherings
Kerry Magro shares strategies and insights that may help your autistic loved one navigate holiday gatherings.
News
12.9.2023
Autism Speaks CEO stands Luke Getsy
As the CEO of Autism Speaks, I am deeply saddened by the hurtful and harmful language on social media directed at Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
Advocacy News
12.7.2023
Advocating for those with severe, intense and challenging behaviors
As we discuss the progress and the future of services for autistic individuals with severe challenges, we also reimagine the landscape of autism
Blog
12.7.2023