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Cannabis and autism… signals a significant shift in how the federal government views the substance and could have major implications for the autism and autistic communities. Autism and cannabis to manage National data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that …
I Am Autism… Since our founding, we have worked hard to accurately portray the wide range of experiences one may have with autism, and unfortunately, sometimes we have missed the mark. There are things we did years ago, that due to our deeper understanding of autism today, we would never consider doing now and for that, we apologize. The I Am Autism video is in no way reflective of …
Autism symptoms… What are the symptoms of autism? The two core autism symptoms are: Challenges with social communication and interaction skills and Restricted and repetitive behaviors …
Autism therapy and intervention… Every child or adult with autism has unique strengths and challenges, so there is no one size fits all approach to autism treatment and intervention. Many people with autism have additional medical conditions such as sleep disturbance, …
Autism statistics and facts… Autism Prevalence Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023) 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44. 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have autism In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 …
Autism Speaks controversy… Today, misconceptions around autism threaten access to vital information, resources and support that autistic people and their families need . While we recognize that autism is incredibly complex and manifests itself differently for people across the spectrum, we also recognize that Autism …
What causes autism?… There are many causes of autism. Research suggests that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develops from a combination of: Genetic influences and Environmental influences, including …
A letter from Autism Speaks CEO… Autism Speaks is committed to a clear vision: a world in which all people with autism can reach their full potential. In this world, access to information and resources is a universal right, untethered …
Autism Speaks celebrates advancement of Autism CARES Act of 2024… Today, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 (H.R. 7213), moving it one significant step closer towards passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. During its consideration of the Autism CARES Act of 2024 today, the Committee added a key priority to the bill that Autism Speaks has strongly advocated for …
Autism Speaks’ Advocacy Helps Secure Autism CARES Act Victory… Washington, DC – Today marks a historic moment for the autism community and advocacy by Autism Speaks as Congress passed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of …