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Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories… This guest post is by Kerry Magro , a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. Autism is one word attempting to describe millions of different stories. Do you agree? As a public …
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee… Autism Speaks has long been committed to providing highly qualified early career researchers with exceptional research training opportunities related to the study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since 2006, we have granted nearly $19 million in predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship …
Wyoming becomes 49th state to require coverage of autism… On April 19, 2019, Wyoming became the 49th state to address autism insurance coverage in state-regulated plans. Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause announced that all plans that … -- including large group, small group, and individual plans -- will be barred from excluding evidence-based treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The bulletin issued by the Wyoming Department of Insurance specifies that all insurance … joins North Dakota and Idaho in setting the national precedence that state-regulated insurance companies should be covering autism treatments under existing federal mental health parity law. “ We applaud the Wyoming Department of Insurance for …
Congress includes relief for the autism community in the American Rescue Plan… and health care assistance. Throughout the past year, in response to hearing from autistic individuals and their families, Autism Speaks staff, volunteer advocacy ambassadors and advocates from across the country have been asking Congress to assist the autism community as it faces unique challenges brought about by the pandemic. Fortunately, those voices were heard loud and …
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: SoCal Adaptive Sports… Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program . SoCal …
Autism Speaks to host policy discussions at Transition to Adulthood summit… NEW YORK - Joined by an invited group of researchers, policy experts, family members, and self-advocates, Autism Speaks will host a Thought Leadership Summit on Transition to Adulthood on Oct. 2-3 in Washington, D.C. The two-day … education, access to needed services including healthcare, transportation, and housing for teens and adults with autism. “We want to bring together the people who can help move our understanding and knowledge forward to make systemic …
Autism Speaks funds new research on auditory processing disorder… Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding one predoctoral fellowship, one postdoctoral fellowship and one pilot study to understand central auditory processing disorder in people with autism. Royal Arch Masons International ranks among the leading charities helping children with central auditory …
Dr. Brian Boyd is bringing diversity to the field of autism research… current focus is understanding the experiences of historically marginalized populations who have not been represented in autism research. In this Q&A, he reflects on his career, discusses how the field of autism research can become more diverse and shares tips for Black researchers looking to make an impact. Brian Boyd is the …
Autism Speaks announces new grant opportunity for autistic scientists… As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to announce our new 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 …
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: …