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Family ECHO: Autism … autistic children From navigating a diagnosis to learning about new therapies, parents and caregivers of children with autism need an immense amount of knowledge and support in order to provide the best care to their loved ones. But often, that information can be difficult to access. Family ECHO: Autism is here to help with a virtual learning program that brings clinical professionals and subject matter experts right …

Maria Montenegro, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer… speaks to the impact that their work is having on families who often face barriers to access care for their children with autism. English transcription and translation of testimonial will be available on this page soon. University of Texas, Rio …

Video: Ana C Ramirez, Caregiver Skills Training Master Trainer… speaks to the impact that their work is having on families who often face barriers to access care for their children with autism. Ana Ramirez is a master trainer at the University of Texas' Rio Grande Valley caregiver skills training program. The …

ACEing Autism at Nashville… ACEing Autism at Nashville. ACEing Autism is a national organization that teaches children with autism how to play tennis and at the same time improve their …

Family ECHO: Autism … Family ECHO: Autism - Registration is OPEN to all! Join a community of families learning to better support their autistic children From navigating a diagnosis to learning about new therapies, parents, and caregivers of children with autism need an immense amount of knowledge and support in order to provide the best care to their loved ones. But often, …

Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research… Autism Speaks, the global nonprofit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. As a major funder …

Autism Digest highlights Kadin McElwain’s journey with autism… Marta Chmielowicz, Content Manager for Mission Delivery at Autism Speaks profiles Kadin McElwain, a rising junior at Kent State University, about overcoming many challenges related to his autism to get where he is today. The Autism Digest story highlights how with the unwavering support of his parents, his …

Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community… For some people on the autism spectrum, wearing a mask is not possible. Though mask-wearing is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, … to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to recognize the specific needs and challenges of members of the autism community who may be impacted by significant sensory sensitivities. We encourage anyone who can wear a mask to do so …

Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act… WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 8, 2019) – Autism Speaks, which promotes solutions for the needs of individuals and families affected by autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span, applauds the introduction of the Autism Collaboration, …