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ATN/AIR-P Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use… More than half of children with autism take medicine at some point during their childhood. Deciding to use medicine to treat children with autism is a difficult decision for most families. This tool kit will help you work with your healthcare providers to make …
Autism Speaks Employment Think Tank Report… The goal of this Autism Speaks Employment Think Tank was to convene a two-day intensive and focused discussion on the role of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the workforce and on the needs of the current competitive labor market at large. Our hope …
10 ways the Autism Response Team can help… The Autism Response Team (ART) understands that every individual on the autism spectrum has unique needs. Our team of Certified Resource Specialists are here to provide personalized information, …
Finding my calling helping the autism community… Tony Hernandez. Tony is a bilingual autistic author, writer, motivational speaker, podcaster and international advocate for autism, mental health and other causes. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico currently lives in Florida. Tony works with Autism Speaks as part of the Autism Response Team, which is an information line for the autism community. Read a transcript …
Kate Wasmer on Autism Advocacy, Academia, and Research… Just Another Autism Podcast with Kate Wasmer  In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Kate Wasmer, a self-advocate diagnosed with autism at an early age. Kate shares her …
Dog Man: the Musical. Autism Friendly Performance… musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! An Autism-Friendly Performance planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team MEET YOUR SEAT OPEN HOUSE: Friday, December 6 from 3PM—5PM. … Dog Man: the Musical. Autism Friendly …
Joe's Crab Shack raises funds for Autism Speaks …   In support of World Autism Month, Joe’s Crab Shack and its Dine Out for Autism program will partner with Autism Speaks, a global organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum …
Autism Speaks Special Report, Interactive Story Mosaic Create Fuller Picture of Autism’s Diversity… -Thousands of people with autism and their supporters tell their stories in words and pictures -More than half of survey respondents say they have … co-workers wearing blue on April 2 and throughout the month via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, using #LightItUpBlue. About Autism Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social …
Autism Speaks joins disability groups calling for priority access to COVID vaccine for people with autism… As government health agencies coordinate distribution plans and priority access for newly approved COVID-19 vaccines, Autism Speaks joined several disability groups in advocating for the autism community to be among the first to receive access to this critical protection. “Research suggests that autistic …
McAlister’s Deli Launches Cookies for a Cause Campaign for Autism… Missouri and Iowa will sell blue sprinkle sugar cookies, with 50 cents of each cookie sold being directly donated to Autism Speaks.   “Part of being a good neighbor means valuing the things that touch the lives of your customers. We’ve heard from many about the great work Autism Speaks does for families impacted by autism. We’re raising awareness and funds with our delicious cookies and hope …