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Autism support, resources & advocacy… Autism support, resources & advocacy …
Autism diagnosis for children…   When getting an autism diagnosis for your child, it’s important to obtain an evaluation by health care professionals who are experienced in identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across a range of ages and symptom severity. It would be helpful to find someone who has …
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…   What is autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social …
Signs of autism in women and girls…   Research shows that autism in adult women and girls can look different than men and boys. According to the DSM-5-TR, the American Psychiatric Association’s most recent diagnostic manual of mental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD),  autistic girls and women may present with: Better reciprocal conversation skills Higher … behaviors More socially accepted special interests (like celebrities or animals) Differences in diagnosis Because their autism symptoms tend to be more subtle, women and girls without intellectual disability (ID) or language delays often …
Autism travels… Traveling can be challenging for anyone, but especially for those with autism. Changes in routine, unpredictability, crowds, unfamiliar noises, sights and possibly new dialects or accents can be … resources and tips below, we hope to make traveling more manageable for you.    My 29-year-old Son Is on the Autism Spectrum — but It Doesn't Stop Us From Traveling the World Autism Speaks Senior Vice President of Advocacy Stuart …
Introducing the new Autism Speaks… 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined look and launching a commitment to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness” for people with autism – through one million acts of kindness big and small.  At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of …
Autism Environmental Factors… The role of environmental factors in the development of autism is a crucial area of study. We know that genetics strongly influence the risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, genetics alone do not account for all instances of autism. For good reason, the …
Autism Speaks careers… Autism Speaks careers …
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Autism Help and Information… Autism Help and Information …