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Autism Speaks honors California Assemblymember, Dr. Corey Jackson for leadership in funding autism services provided by direct support professionals… Award. This recognition celebrates Assemblymember Jackson’s unwavering leadership in securing vital funding for services supporting people with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). His early and decisive work on … for an increase in reimbursement rates for disability service providers, which took effect at the beginning of 2025. Direct support professionals (DSPs) and others who provide regional center waiver services will benefit from these increases, … stabilizing the home and community-based services system and growing the struggling workforce of DSPs who provide essential support to people with autism. Recognizing the potential harm of such a delay, Chair Jackson championed the cause, pushing …
Legislative wins in California strengthen supports, opportunities and safety of autistic individuals… Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills that Autism Speaks supported in the California General Assembly, which will strengthen supports for autistic students and help address gaps in funding for disability services. Included among these legislative …
Autism Response Team (ART)… The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information and referral support for the autism community. Our team members are Certified Resource Specialists through Inform USA and are specially … and the community. How to contact ART Contact Us Online Please use this form and select "Resources, information, or support for myself or someone I know" to send a message directly to our team. We also have dedicated Spanish language support that can be accessed by emailing ayuda@autismspeaks.org . Who can contact us? We are happy to provide support to …
With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”… Laura Lear is the CEO of Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS), and has spent the past seventeen years working alongside dedicated professionals to enhance … enhanced service models promoting community inclusion and individual choice. CSS has been able to develop a wide range of supports and services designed to provide the resources desired by each person to pursue his/her self-directed goals. …
Policy Pulse | Advocacy in full swing… been a driver of autism-specific federal programs, which have helped transform our understanding of autism as well as the supports available to families for over 20 years. A new Congress brings new opportunity to grow the size of the Autism Caucus; and as a result, increase support of national autism policy. Ask your members of Congress to join. A researcher perspective How the Autism CARES …
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors … Every sibling relationship has its ups and downs, and this is no different for siblings of autistic children. Having a sibling … for the other child and have long term effects if unaddressed. It's important for parents and caregivers to know how to support their children through these challenges by acknowledging their feelings, keeping lines of communication open and …
Research and eugenics… Let us be clear on our position around finding a cure for autism There is no cure for autism, and we do not support research searching for a cure. As the understanding of autism has greatly evolved over the last 20 years, we removed … to autistic people and their families that helps them make more informed decisions about their health. We do not support eugenics The focus of our genetics research is to help more autistic people access personalized care that will … about Science and research programs at Autism Speaks . Learn more about the ways we’re partnering with researchers to help support the autism community Meet Patrick Dwyer Patrick is an autistic Ph.D. candidate at University of California, Davis …
Federal legislation we support… Below is a list of recent federal legislation that Autism Speaks has endorsed, reflecting our commitment to policies that support meaningful improvements in services, research, and quality of life for the autism community. Endorsed bills in the … Act creates a 10-year path to fully fund IDEA and Title I, which have been chronically underfunded since their inception. Support for these programs help autistic students receive the services they need to succeed in school. The IDEA Full Funding …
IACC meeting focuses on support for caregivers … challenge that comes with navigating a network of autism services, providing day-to-day care and planning for the future support needs of a loved one. This meeting’s discussion highlighted the critical role family caregivers play throughout … Panel discussion: Family caregiving Panelists offered the perspectives of parents, grandparents, self-advocates, and siblings by sharing their lived experiences. Their personal examples shed light on the diversity of needs, depicting the …
Bringing family-centered support to the Latino community… career from neuroscience to autism research, dedicating herself to empowering Latino parents with the tools they need to support their children. Now, as a researcher at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute, her work in early detection and intervention … expanding parent-led programs like the World Health Organization’s Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program —developed with support from Autism Speaks—she’s bridging cultural gaps and creating support systems tailored to the unique needs of Hispanic and Latino families. As she expands her efforts from Mexico to …