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10/25/2022

For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on Halloween.

09/29/2022

04/01/2021

Today is the first day of ! How are you commemorating the month? Learn how you
can get involved and at autismspeaks.org/WAM

03/04/2021

Hey college basketball fans out there!

THIS WEEKEND you will see NCAA basketball teams across the country display their support for the autism community by wearing the autism speaks puzzle piece pins and/or face masks.

The Coaches Powering Forward for Autism Speaks campaign brings together college basketball teams, broadcasters and fans together to raise autism awareness and help create a kinder, more inclusive world for those on the spectrum.

YOU can join us on social media by accessing instagram filters, tagging and using and throughout the weekend. Join us this weekend by showing your support for a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism on social media. 🤍🏀✨

https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/autism-speaks-coaches-powering-forward-brings-ncaa-basketball-coaches-broadcasters-and-fans?fbclid=IwAR1dTzPQNSm2NHvMPc9z_K8COdafc6hp2ABDkySfujuiA_w4HGyMyVg3Z7s

02/26/2021

We gathered a diverse panel of voices and experiences in the Black autistic community to have a conversation on advocacy, access to care, delayed diagnosis among Black children and so much more, hosted by Autism Speaks Director of Clinical Services and Inclusion, Pamela Dixon. Check out the roundtable discussion here:

Dr. Pamela Dixon, Autism Speaks Director of Clinical Services and Inclusion, hosts a roundtable discussion on health disparities in the Black autistic commun...

02/25/2021

Many factors contribute to delayed diagnosis in Black children including racial bias in healthcare, misdiagnosis of Black children, lack of access to quality healthcare, social, cultural, and family disparities, and more. A later diagnosis can delay critical early intervention services that can help them reach their full potential, which is why we're looking to close this gap. To learn about some of the ways we're working to close the diagnosis gap and learn more about our diversity, equity, access and inclusion (DEAI) efforts, head to https://bit.ly/3pVzlEu

02/01/2021

February is and we're reflecting on progress made and acknowledging that there is still so much more work to be done. Thanks to more than a decade of awareness and advocacy work by Autism Speaks and other organizations, we have made progress in closing the diagnosis gap between Black and white children. Unfortunately, Black children are still diagnosed at older ages than their white counterparts. This means more time without essential supports and services. Closing this diagnosis gap and increasing access to early intervention is a priority for Autism Speaks.

We're committed to helping close this gap through our advocacy and awareness work, but you can help by spreading the word within your own community. Sharing screenforautism.org within your community as a first resource can be an easy way to help.

Learn more about how we're supporting Black families in the autism community.

As an organization, Autism Speaks is working to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential, including those in minority communities who face greater disparities.

01/25/2021

Have questions about the COVID vaccine?

Join our webinar Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. with the CDC’s Dr. Georgina Peacock, the Autism Society of America and Autism Science Foundation about COVID vaccinations for people with autism. Panelists will offer information about the impact of COVID on the autism community, why vaccines are important for protecting autistic people, and where to find information about your state’s rollout plan. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions to the moderator.

http://act.autismspeaks.org/site/Calendar?id=104383&view=Detail

01/01/2021

Happy New Year from your friends at Autism Speaks! We are looking forward to a year of understanding, acceptance and kindness! What are you looking forward to in 2021?

12/26/2020

Happy Kwanzaa to all those in the who celebrate! We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday!

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas to all those in our community who celebrate! Encourage your place of worship to join Blue Blessings, a commitment to taking a fresh look at your services, meetings, facilities, and interactions by becoming more inclusive of people with autism and their families. Learn more at: https://www.autismspeaks.org/blueblessings

12/24/2020

Christmas is almost here, but it’s not too late to have a virtual Santa experience! From a Santa selfie to a virtual Storytime with Santa and so much more.
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