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John Frizzell: Leveraging the talents of autistic individuals to 'boldy go where no one has gone before'… Acclaimed composer John Frizzell recently shared his autism diagnosis as an adult on Autism Speaks’ podcast Adulting on the Spectrum . Recognized for his work on films such as Dante’s Peak, Alien: …
Ballers: How a self-advocate mom expanded her son’s world through basketball… basketball around the world. Make that 450 million plus one. Count in Jude, nine-year-old rising hoop star and son of Autism Speaks director of social media and self-advocate, Eileen Lamb. Diagnosed with autism at five, Jude struggled with physical tasks which put playing sports seemingly out of reach. Instead, he gravitated …
White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans… physical health benefits, and put requirements in place to direct insurers to comply with mental health parity protections. Autism Speaks advocated for important updates included in the new rule and commends the Administration’s effort to address … private health insurance providers are obligated to provide meaningful benefits for mental health care , which includes autism care like behavioral therapies. The new policies strengthen consumer protections by requiring health plans to make …
El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container… Iowa. El jueves 10 de agosto de 2023, el senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley (R-IA) se reunió con los líderes de Autism Speaks y el presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, en las instalaciones de fabricación de Lee Container en … Iowa, para realizar una visita a las instalaciones y debatir sobre las oportunidades de empleo para las personas con autismo. La visita no solo arrojó luz sobre el trabajo de Lee Container para impulsar el desarrollo de los empleados y la …
An opportunity to be different: The value of autistic talent in Hollywood… into the entertainment industry presents unique challenges for even the most determined individuals. For professionals with autism, navigating Hollywood's competitive landscape is far less daunting than overcoming the negative perceptions and biases from those within the industry. Ahead of the release of their collaborative project, Extraordinary Character , Autism Speaks advocates John Frizzell, a celebrated composer, and Alex Astrella, an accomplished film director, share their …
Dr. Levin shares experience with masking… Dr. Elisheva Levin, Ph.D., was 45 when she received her autism diagnosis. After a lifetime of struggling to fit in, she discovered her son has autism—and the pieces finally clicked. Her diagnosis gave her a deeper understanding of herself and a new perspective on the …
Stuart Spielman talks autism-friendly travel with USA TODAY… In a heartwarming piece by Kathleen Wong from USA TODAY, the story of Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks’ Senior Vice President, Advocacy, and his wife, Mona, highlights the evolving landscape of autism-friendly travel. Despite the challenges of traveling with their nonverbal autistic son, Zak, the Spielmans have …
Finding inspiration in Mental Health Awareness Month… to relate to people. Meet Luke, 8 My name is Roxanne and I’m the proud mom of 8-year-old Luke. Luke was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and faces a variety of sensory and emotional challenges on a daily basis. It’s obvious that he has so many … Q&A as his mom, Roxanne , discusses her son’s journey on the spectrum and the importance of mental health awareness in the autism community: What is your connection to Autism Speaks? How has the organization provided support through your son’s …
Newsweek interviews Tonya Haynes on drowning dangers for autistic children… Tonya Haynes, Autism Speaks’ Champion of Change, shares with Newsweek her experience as a as caregiver who has seen the dangers of wandering, a common behavior among children with autism that can lead to accidental drowning. In having two children on the spectrum, Tonya explains how wandering during …
Managing distressing news and events… to our mental health. Managing bad news then must be a priority in life, too. This is especially true for people with autism who by nature can become hyper-focused on an event or piece of news and are prone to anxiety, both which can lead to … emergency communication plan Natural disaster preparedness Communicating difficult news and discussing disturbing events Autism and politics: Coping with political stresses Grief and Bereavement Resources Helping a child with autism deal with …