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Autism Speaks recognizes public health leaders for meaningful changes to Montana’s Medicaid Program for Children and Young Adults… Disabilities Program at the Montana Department of Public Health, with a 2022 Public Service Award. We are grateful for her leadership in making important changes to the state’s Medicaid program that will ensure more individuals with autism receive the care they need. Lindsey Carter and her colleagues re-vamped Montana’s Autism Treatment … were utilizing the benefit. Under the direction of Lindsey and her staff, community input and surveying helped identify beneficial adjustments to the benefit. Montana Medicaid serves approximately 117,475 individuals (under age 21) throughout …

Culturally informed intervention strategies may be effective in reducing autism stigma in South Korea … A new study of South Korean families, presented as part of the International Society for Autism Research annual meeting last week, reveals higher autism stigma and less autism knowledge in those … U.S. families. Greater autism stigma and less autism knowledge results in more discrimination against autistic individuals and can greatly affect their quality of life, according to researcher So Yoon Kim, Ph.D. South Korea is an … that discomfort and discrimination are the prevailing community attitudes towards autism. Kim’s findings may also be beneficial in advising culturally competent interventions in the Korean-American community . Additionally, Dr. Kim pointed …

State Fair Sensory-Friendly Mornings… For the second year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 2, … collaborated with IBCCES and other local organizations to come up with ways to make Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair beneficial and fun for all who choose to attend. We hope this new addition provides an opportunity for people to experience … their visit should they need to depressurize. These locations are also listed in the guided itinerary. The Fair welcomes individuals with autism, their families, and anyone else who may benefit from a sensory-friendly experience to come out and …

Autism service dogs… Service dogs have been found to be very beneficial for some children and adults with autism. Autism Speaks has put together a list of resources to help you learn more about … Service Dogs of America Our mission at Autism Service Dogs of America (ASDA) is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals living with autism, and their families, by providing exceptionally well trained service dogs. Our service dogs …

House-passed bill calls for greater autism research investment to address disparities, lifespan issues and co-occurring health conditions… focused on addressing health equity and racial/ethnic disparities in the autism community, challenges faced by autistic individuals across the lifespan and co-occurring medical conditions experienced by autistic individuals. It also calls for more investment in research focused on the development of evidenced-based services, new screening tools and … study by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services “to identify the supportive services that are most beneficial to improved outcomes for autism patients, review existing coverage policies for these services, and provide a …

New regulation strengthens civil rights protections… Decades of advocacy has made America more inclusive and accessible, but far too many barriers still exist for people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of … Sections 1557 and 504 that strengthen civil rights and anti-discrimination protections. The new rules are particularly beneficial for people with disabilities and will improve access to quality health services that autistic individuals rely upon throughout their lives. Autism Speaks was grateful to see that many of the changes we supported were …

Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving… de Gracias respetuoso con el autismo While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on your blessings and express gratitude for all the wonderful things in life, it can also be very stressful for people with autism and their families. Autism and … Anne Grego-Nagel, both of Autism Speaks, share their tips for making Thanksgiving an autism-friendly holiday with autistic individuals, parents of autistic children and their holiday hosts. What is your advice to autistic individuals to cope with … can relax. Or, let them know it is ok if they need to step outside or go for a walk to recharge. It could also be mutually beneficial if you communicate what to expect ahead of time -- the timing of the main meal, the number of guests attending, …

The Team Approach to Educating Students with Autism… of the team brings a unique perspective and set of observations and skills, all of which are helpful in assisting a student with complex and variable needs. It is important to employ the knowledge and perspective of the family, since they offer … vary across children, so will the knowledge bases and coping skills of the parents and siblings. Parents can contribute information and a history of successful (and unsuccessful) strategies, and may also benefit from information on strategies and … school that can help to extend learning into the home setting. A positive and collaborative relationship with the family is beneficial to everyone. Supports that work in a specific classroom can be shared with other teachers or support staff, to …

6 tips for job seekers on the spectrum from someone who is autistic… This guest post is by Marcelle Ciampi (aka Samantha Craft), M.Ed. who is the CEO of Spectrum Suite LLC, the job recruiter for ULTRA Testing, an autism educator, the author of the blog and book, Everyday Aspergers, Selection Committee Chair at the … at info@myspectrumsuite.com . I am an autistic job recruiter for a technology company that provides work opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. These are some of my personal tips when looking for work: Establish a support network In … that much-needed incentive to keep you on track. Online autism support forums, such as Facebook groups, have proved a beneficial resource for thousands of autistics who are turning to peer-mentors for support. Enter “autism” or “Asperger's” …