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Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks present Santa Cares events to make visiting Santa inclusive for all ages and abilities… Marlton, New Jersey (Nov. 15, 2022): Cherry Hill Programs, Autism Speaks, and Autism Speaks Canada are thrilled to continue hosting sensory-friendly Santa Cares events across North America on Sunday, …
Autistic people need us to act fearlessly… With 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, the need for total and true acceptance – not just awareness – of autistic people and their needs is at an all-time high. It is not enough for autism to just be recognized, it must be accepted and accommodated. Autistic people should be celebrated for their …
Unity in Diversity: Harnessing the Strength of Inclusive Social Media Communities… This post is written by Eileen Lamb. Eileen Lamb is the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Hello, My name is Eileen Lamb and I am the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. While I do spend most of my days discussing autism online, autism also plays a huge role in my personal life. …
INSAR 2024… Last month, I represented Autism Speaks at the 2024 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference in Melbourne, Australia. In many ways, this year’s conference felt more inclusive and …
Autistic burnout: When navigating a neurotypical world becomes too much… This excerpt from the Adult Autism Diagnosis Tool Kit was written by Brigid Rankowski and Lydia Wayman, self-advocates and Autism Speaks contributors. Navigating a world designed for neurotypical minds can present some unique challenges when your …
[PSA] This is why hiring autistic employees can benefit your business… Hiring autistic employees can be a game-changer for your business. Find out how in Autism Speaks’ newest PSA , featuring many self-advocates and close friends of the organization, is changing how we view … Video (Responsive)."]} … Watch Autism Speaks newest PSA … [PSA] This is why hiring autistic employees can benefit your business …
Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job… A fundamental part of Autism Speaks mission is to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, including in the workplace. One way we are doing that is through our Workplace Inclusion Now TM program which helps …
Coaches Powering Forward Week unites the NCAA community… – National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball teams across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece pins at games during the week of February 21-28. Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign …
Cheryl Chafos honors her late son, Zachary… away on August 24, 2021. I don’t want Zachary’s life to feel like it was a waste or that he wasn’t here just because he had autism.” The first thing Cheryl Chafos will tell you about her son Zachary, Zach to those lucky enough to know him, is that … surfing. He had his first taste in Belmar, NJ, in 2011 through Surfers Healing, a California-based surf camp for kids with autism, and was instantly hooked. Every year after, he looked forward to catching waves with professional surfers for his …
Bridging borders: Empowering caregivers worldwide… Our exchange began two years ago when Nino Tskvitishvili, a behavioral analyst and supervisor at Georgia’s Open House autism program, spent time with Autism Speaks in Washington, D.C., learning about autism advocacy and inclusive education in the U.S. During her visit, she …