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Scripps covers the impending renewal of the Autism CARES Act… Scripps News interviews Christa Stevens, Director State Government Affairs, Autism Speaks, on how the Autism CARES Act has supported her family in getting the services & supports needed over the years. As the deadline to pass …
The debate over how we talk about autism… This guest post is by Kerry Magro , a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. We can change the world if we decide to unite by being constructive versus arguing with one another. An …
People highlights Tallulah Willis as Autism Speaks Honoree… Having recently opened up about her autism diagnosis at age 30, Tallulah Willis will be recognized by Autism Speaks for fostering understanding and inclusivity for the autism community at the nonprofit’s Los Angeles Gala at …
Autism Speaks opens grant applications for autistic researchers… As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to announce a new round of our Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists . Through this fellowship program, we hope to increase autistic representation in the field of autism research and empower a greater number of autistic scientists to pursue long-lasting research careers. The …
Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community… In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Tony Hernandez, Autism Response Team Specialist, talks to Coffee With America to share his journey with autism, diagnosis disparities that exist among diverse groups and resources available to help those in Hispanic communities …
CEO’s Letter: Addressing the crisis in access to autism care… Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown tremendously to 2.3% of children today. But while screening and diagnosis have … the ER is in a crisis of its own. A Washington Post article recently illustrated the devastating impact of inadequate autism care in the ER and broader healthcare system. The article shared a family’s tragic story of losing their son Zach to …
Forbes addresses bullying with Autism Speaks Champions of Change… Over 60% of children and young adults with autism experiencing bullying, and as many families get ready for the back-to-school season, addressing this issue and highlighting the importance of building friendships for the autistic community is more critical than ever. Autism Speaks Champions of Change Logan Slaughter and Victoria Handy share their experiences and strategies to combat …
Our commitment to addressing racial disparities in the autism community… At Autism Speaks, we are reflecting on the social unrest in our country and its intersection with our work in support of people with autism, especially those in minority communities who face greater disparities. We are listening to and learning from the …
Autism Speaks opens applications for Local Impact Grants… NEW YORK (April 15, 2022) - Autism Speaks, the global non-profit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of Local Impact Grants . Local Impact …
MLB legend Will Clark “thrilled” to be an advocate for autism community… have been dedicated to Lisa, his wife of almost 30 years, daughter, Ella, 20, and son, Trey, 26. Trey was diagnosed with autism at 26 months which marked the beginning of a new chapter of Clark’s story – one that would be more daunting than … in his first MLB at-bat, Clark dug his feet into the dirt and met the challenge head on. “We hardly knew anything about autism at the time of Trey’s diagnosis in 1998. The internet and computers weren’t as accessible as they are today, so …