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Want to make a difference? An autism advocate shares her tips… her beginning. Today, in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, she's turning the tide for countless Hispanic families. Autismo en mi Vida, her pioneering non-profit, is not just offering bilingual support; it's revolutionizing the way Spanish-speaking families perceive and tackle autism. And with the platform of the Autism Speaks Advocacy Leadership Network at her side, Susy is amplifying her message: …
What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?… a virus could survive, such as doorknobs, railings and light switches. If you are caring for a child or family member with autism, it’s important to talk with them about coronavirus to ensure they have the information they need, but without … in a lined trash can and immediately wash hands, or use hand sanitizer if handwashing isn’t available. … What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak? …
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund research on auditory processing disorder … Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding a pilot study and a research fellowship to address sound-processing difficulties among people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Royal Arch Masons International ranks among the leading charities helping …
Adulting on the Spectrum: Realizing my autism after my child’s diagnosis… Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Cassie Hauschildt, who sought her autism diagnosis after her son Percy got his diagnosis. She is an advocate for autistic individuals of all ages, and … , website , Neurodiversity Index Cassie's TikTok and Facebook Group For comments and suggestions, email us at podcast@autismspeaks.org …
Advocates and researchers discuss solutions to reduce autism health care disparities… school,” Feng said. “Here, you have the right to fight for your children. This is why we love this country.” Kim Kaiser, an autism patient navigator, sees how families with few or no resources, little support, and economic and physical barriers to … with meeting their children’s needs. This reality existed for families in New York City, where she began her career in autism services, as well as the rural upstate New York region where she now lives and works. Each environment presents its …
Self-advocates and researchers open summit on addressing transition to adulthood for people with autism… WASHINGTON, D.C. – Autism Speaks kicked off a two-day Thought Leadership Summit on Transition to Adulthood with presentations from a panel of self-advocates and two researchers whose focus area is transition. Moderated by Autism Speaks Vice President of Services and Supports Val Paradiz, a panel of three self-advocates discussed their …
INSAR Day 1: MSSNG research reveals new genes associated with autism… At Wednesday’s International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2022 Annual Meeting Press Conference, seven researchers previewed their findings on topics ranging from the genetic causes of autism to chronic physical health disorders in adults. Included among these, Dr. Brett Trost, research associate at the The …
Autism Speaks and CAAAC host research conference for Chinese American community… This Sunday, December 4, 2022, the Chinese American Association for Autistic Community (CAAAC), in collaboration with Autism Speaks, is hosting its inaugural conference on autism across the life span . CAAAC is a nonprofit organization founded to unite and serve Chinese Americans in the autism …
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: River City Inclusive Gym… Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program . River City …
INSAR Day 2: The Lancet Commission reports on the future of autism care and research… Despite the increase in autism awareness and prevalence in recent years, many autistic people around the world do not have access to the care and … consideration when thinking about delivering quality care for autistic people is the heterogeneity, or diversity, of autism. Autism manifests in a variety of symptoms that can vary widely in presentation and severity from person to person. …