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Finding your community… Over 20% of the inquiries our Autism Speaks Autism Response Team (ART) receives are for information about community support. Common requests are for connections to peer groups, recreation and parent support groups, among others.   Finding … virtual autism parent support groups: Parents of Children, Teens & Young Adults Fathers, family members and grandparents  Siblings Sibling Support Project offers both online and local social groups for teenage and adult brothers and sisters of autistic …
Hatching Hope Foundation brings support to Texas families… triplets, was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at age 2.5, she struggled to find much-needed information, services and social supports in her area. This struggle motivated Sabrina to commit her life to helping underserved families in Ft. Worth, Texas … she founded the Hatching Hope Foundation, an organization that provides parent training about autism, individual and family support services, and special education advocacy. In 2019, Keshawn tragically passed away from Osteosarcoma, a rare form of … game and someone who really understands what it’s like to be a parent living with a child with severe autism. Our Facebook support group, Autism Mocha Moms , has been another great way to connect with parents in the community. The group was …
NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign… and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Thank you to the players supporting the cause this holiday season.  The players that chose to support Autism Speaks are as follows:   Duron Harmon, New England Patriots Brian O'Neill, Minnesota Vikings Brian is … spectrum. Aldrick Robinson, Minnesota Vikings Tyus Bowser, Baltimore Ravens Gabe Jackson, Oakland Raiders     … NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign …
The heart behind the glove: Danielle Gibson Whorton’s journey to support Autism Speaks… Danielle is doing just that—one glove at a time. … The heart behind the glove: Danielle Gibson Whorton’s journey to support Autism Speaks …
Recreation… that you cannot change. Planning ahead and being prepared with an alternate plan is important. You may not get the support you need to fully integrate your son/daughter at the local YMCA swim team, but another plan might be to have your child and a sibling set up races that allow both kids to feel successful. Receiving support from other parents of children with autism …
Together with NCAA coaches, broadcasters and fans, Autism Speaks promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism through Coaches Powering Forward initiative… Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans together in support the mission of Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks promotes solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, … games the first weekend of February. More than 80 coaches and broadcasters took part in this simple demonstration of support. Since the inaugural campaign, participation has soared to include more than 400 college coaches and staff from the … understanding and acceptance of everyone in the autism community,” said Val Paradiz, vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks. “With people like Coach Skerry and Coach Herrion helping to spread this message of inclusion, we …
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 … Consider the facts Help us stop the spread of misinformation. Share this Autism Speaks flyer on social media to show your support.   … Autism Speaks controversy …
RIVAL Inc.… RIVAL encourages you to unleash your full potential and step forward with confidence. RIVAL is a proud longtime supporter of Autism Speaks. RIVAL will donate $5 for every designated shoe, with a minimum of $50,000 each year to Autism Speaks, ensuring ongoing support for vital programs and initiatives. … RIVAL Inc. …
Gender-affirming care for transgender autistic youth … autistic adolescents. “It reduces symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression and suicide risk.” Gender-affirming care is a supportive form of healthcare, as defined by the World Health Organization , that encompasses a range of social, psychological, behavioral and medical interventions “designed to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity”. Emily discusses her approach to gender-affirming therapy for autistic … understand how to communicate that with providers or family members. In my therapy practice, I work with autistic youth to support their communication and self-reflection on their gender journey. I also support youth with emotional regulation …
Jet's Pizza… Jet’s Pizza is proud to support the autism community and Autism Speaks by actively demonstrating their commitment to building a compassionate and …