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AGRE Program Description… Program Description The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) is a non-profit DNA repository and family registry housing a database of genotypic and phenotypic information that is available to autism researchers worldwide. AGRE is an unprecedented resource for the study of autism genetics. One of the world's largest …
Artwork… Artfully Joe Joe was diagnosed with autism at age four. He received support with speech as early as two and a half. When Joe began kindergarten he struggled to … experience through a high school art class, a few summer classes and daily doodles in his journals. As many people on the autism spectrum, Joe has found a passion that is fueled by natural ability. Joe's high school experience was cut short due …
Education… transition planning by age 14 . We work to ensure meaningful access to quality education services for all students with autism. We advocate on initiatives based not only in the classroom or school building, but also in local communities, and at … education, postsecondary transition, career and technical education and higher education. We believe all students with autism must be safe, supported and ready to learn - no matter the specifics of their race, gender, socioeconomic status or disability. All students with autism are unique individuals and deserve individualized supports. Our advocacy on education is undergirded by 3 core …
Internship opportunities… "Autism Speaks is a top notch organization which has outstanding leadership and outstanding people in every way as staff." – Jeff R. Ready to create a better world for people with autism? We're ready for you! At Autism Speaks, we love our interns who want to do more good for more people with autism. We …
Bullying Prevention… Evidence shows over 60% of children and young adults with autism experience bullying. Among them, high school students are most likely to be bullied, according to a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics . School-aged children on the autism spectrum who do not need special health care and those from disadvantaged neighborhoods were also identified in the …
Internship Program… Internship applicants are selected based on the current needs of Autism Speaks’ departments throughout the U.S. If your experience (education and/or work), interest and skills match the needs of a particular department, you may be considered for a volunteer internship. Autism Speaks’ interns may receive a stipend. Program Objectives Offers first-hand knowledge of the Autism Speaks’ …
Bangla Resources… School Community Tool Kit Autism Speaks would like to thank Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed, MD, National Institute of Mental Health, the Center for Neurodevelopment and Autism, and Global Autism Public Health Bangladesh for their contributions to the translation of this document . Legal …
Bob's Discount Furniture… FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $100,000—$499,000 DONATED ANNUALLY Bob’s Discount Furniture has been a proud supporter of Autism Speaks since 2014, starting with a generous first-time donation of $50,000. Bob's matches 100% of its Café Collection donations and shares those dollars with various non-profit organizations like Autism Speaks. Since Bob’s began supporting Autism Speaks they have contributed $450,000 in sponsorships, Café Collections …
Joe's Crab Shack… enthusiastic employees raising awareness and funds at the local level for years, Joe’s Crab Shack unified their support for Autism Speaks and stepped up to a national partnership in 2012. As a family restaurant, their innovative #JoesGoesBlue … community. This is a powerful combination of continued leadership and personal staff support for families affected by autism, through the advocacy of Autism Speaks! Total Contributions to Autism Speaks: $3,515,502 Partner Since: 2012 2017 …
AGRE for Families… AGRE for Families The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) is a gene bank housing data and biomaterials from over 2000 AGRE families, most of whom have two or more children on the autism spectrum. Although for over a decade AGRE has collected most of these materials in the family home, we have now …