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Ready, Willing and Able to Work: How Small Businesses Empower People with Autism… WASHINGTON (May 9, 2018) – Testifying today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger addressed an area of great importance to many in the autism community: finding … Speaks remains dedicated to serving as a conduit between individuals with autism and the small-business community.” About Autism Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social …

What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?… a virus could survive, such as doorknobs, railings and light switches. If you are caring for a child or family member with autism, it’s important to talk with them about coronavirus to ensure they have the information they need, but without … in a lined trash can and immediately wash hands, or use hand sanitizer if handwashing isn’t available. … What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak? …

Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons fund research on auditory processing disorder … Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding a pilot study and a research fellowship to address sound-processing difficulties among people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Royal Arch Masons International ranks among the leading charities helping …

KSM OPEN PLAY- Supporting Autism Fitness. All Families Welcome! … As part of our mission to make sports and fitness accessible to everyone, we are teaming up with Autism Immersed to hold Open Play Dates! This event is for all families, to support autism fitness! Our goal is to create an inclusive environment so that when anyone walks through KSM’s doors, they feel at …

FREE Open Gym Play for Children with Autism (ages 0-7)… Center is opening up it's doors this Saturday for another open gym play! Event is ideal for children ages 0-7 with autism (and their siblings, of course!). Come enjoy a warm cup of coffee and sit down to relax while you watch your child … at www.bluestonechildrenscenter.com. **Parents must be present at all times** … FREE Open Gym Play for Children with Autism (ages 0-7) …

Understanding the Transition from School to Adulthood for Students with Autism By SERC… Teachers, and Special Education Administrators Understanding the Transition from School to Adulthood for Students with Autism March 16, 2023 (9:00am – 10:30am and 12:30pm – 2:00pm) … Understanding the Transition from School to Adulthood for Students with Autism By SERC …

Thank you for taking the 2017 Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey… The Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey is now closed. Thank you for your input, which we'll be sharing in our science news column in the coming weeks. We want your input as Autism Speaks develops its next, three-year strategic plan for science. The link below will take you to a brief survey …

Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism… NEW YORK – NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece pins or face masks the weekend of March 5-7. The Coaches Powering Forward for Autism Speaks …

CDC Study Flags High Rate of Obesity among Teens with Autism… of obesity among adolescents with developmental disabilities. The highest rate – around 32 percent – was among those with autism. In their report , the investigators urge that more be done to help prevent and manage obesity in “these already vulnerable adolescents.” Of particular concern, the study associated the combination of autism and obesity with increased rates of health problems including asthma and migraine headaches. This follows a study …