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Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: Autism Friendly Performance… Mill Playhouse's originally produced Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on the main stage, and is priced accordingly. As an autism friendly performance, the environment and typical “rules of attendance” have been relaxed to accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities along with the families and professionals who support them. Learn more about our …
Preclinical Autism Consortium for Therapeutics (PACT)… For many people severely affected by autism, behavioral therapies are not enough to improve quality of life. Yet we have no FDA-approved medicines for autism’s core symptoms .* Autism Speaks is committed to advancing the development of these much-needed medicines. We need …
Historic progress in children’s Medicaid coverage of autism services… This month, Texas became the 50 th state to implement its autism services benefit which provides coverage for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy when medically appropriate for … evidenced by the rollout of the new ABA benefit—there is still considerable work needed to ensure that children with autism get the “health care they need, when they need it.” Specific to children accessing ABA, many states have an …
Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future… Across Africa, families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities face stigmatization, delayed diagnosis and limited … As I sat among this distinguished group ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I was proud to represent Autism Speaks alongside my colleagues from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to launch the Global Report on …
AGRE - Autism Genetic Resource Exchange… More AGRE for Current Researchers AGRE Data Center via Genetics Application System AGRE for Families Learn More … AGRE - Autism Genetic Resource Exchange …
Georgia Town Hall on Autism Advocacy & Insurance… Join us for an update on Georgia legislation and policies affecting individuals with autism and those who care or provide services for autistic individuals. After a short presentation on the current state of insurance coverage for autism therapies in Georgia, Autism Speaks advocacy and Georgia-based staff will welcome attendees to ask questions or share …
Autism Family Resource Fair & Activity Day… Come join us at our Autism Family Resource Fair and Activity Day and get resources from community partners. … Autism Family Resource Fair & Activity Day …
Start a Charity Stream for Autism Speaks… Hey streamers, looking for a way to go live AND support a great cause?! "Game On" for Autism Speaks is a fundraising initiative for streamers on Twitch, Youtube and more! Start a charity stream today on Tiltify or Stream Labs . … Start a Charity Stream for Autism Speaks …
Helping a Child with Autism Deal with Disaster… the Developmental Assessment and Intervention Center (DAIC) in Bedford Hills, NY when he cofounded the Student Clubs for Autism Speaks. Student Clubs for Autism Speaks (SCAS) helps further the mission of Autism Speaks; through education, awareness, friendship and fundraising. …
The do's and don'ts after an autism diagnosis… The post below is by Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children, two with special needs. Her son Tate has autism. Lisa blogs about her experiences and can be found on Facebook at Quirks and Chaos or at her Quirks and Chaos blog . Over ten years ago, my son Tate was diagnosed with autism and my life was forever changed. I am regularly asked for advice from parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. The diagnosis can be intimidating and parents are sometimes unsure of where to turn or what to do. I don’t have all …