Autism Speaks Northern California

Autism Speaks Northern California Visit us on the web at http://www.autismspeakswalk.org/.

"To say that I’m proud of her would not be enough. I want the world to be able to know more about my best friend, who al...
06/30/2025

"To say that I’m proud of her would not be enough. I want the world to be able to know more about my best friend, who also happens to be my sister."

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Click here to learn more about Bailey’s story through the words of her sister Jaylan in a Q&A.

"I take pride in contributing to a society that makes sure that people with autism have hope."https://okt.to/Xve6ZU
06/29/2025

"I take pride in contributing to a society that makes sure that people with autism have hope."

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Click here to meet Dylan, a thriving physics major at Grinnell College. Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, his parents, Laurie and Eric took action. Read more here.

This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her fami...
06/28/2025

This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, The AWEnesty of Autism.

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This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, The AWEnesty of Autism.

"You find out very quickly how important it is to share your story and build a sense of community with other people in s...
06/27/2025

"You find out very quickly how important it is to share your story and build a sense of community with other people in similar circumstances."

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When Dylan Carbonell was diagnosed with autism in 1996, his parents, Michele and Nelson, weren’t sure where to turn for guidance.

"My mom needs help sometimes and I like to help her because she takes care of me. I always give her a kiss when she’s sa...
06/26/2025

"My mom needs help sometimes and I like to help her because she takes care of me. I always give her a kiss when she’s sad and a big hug because I love her."

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In this month’s Spectrum Spotlight, meet Lisa, a mom who took her son’s autism diagnosis as a call to action, dedicating herself to ensuring he would not be defined by it.

Tulika Prasad is mom to Vedant who is on the autism Spectrum. She is a computer engineer by education and an Autism Advo...
06/25/2025

Tulika Prasad is mom to Vedant who is on the autism Spectrum. She is a computer engineer by education and an Autism Advocate by passion. She is an Autism Speaks volunteer Advocacy Ambassador and also volunteers locally for autism acceptance and awareness. Tulika is also a blogger and can be found at BrainDroplets.

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Tulika Prasad shares seven lessons she learned as her son with autism transitioned to his teen years.

"Autism is unpredictable, and I feel whatever course of treatment or route your journey takes you on, it is much easier ...
06/24/2025

"Autism is unpredictable, and I feel whatever course of treatment or route your journey takes you on, it is much easier to do as a unit. For those who don't have a supportive village to rely on, Autism Speaks and support groups can be that."

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Jack was diagnosed with autism at 18 months and his parents knew they needed to rely on one another for moral support, needed a trusted source of information and a welcoming community to lean during this journey into unchartered territory.

"We all need support – not just the child on the spectrum. It’s obvious that Autism Speaks is an organization that is al...
06/23/2025

"We all need support – not just the child on the spectrum. It’s obvious that Autism Speaks is an organization that is always working towards meaningful change in the autism community."

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Tom A. didn’t know much about autism spectrum disorder when his grandson, Liam, was diagnosed 18 years ago.

Paige is a freelance writer who’s passionate about lending new perspective and awareness of good causes and philanthropi...
06/22/2025

Paige is a freelance writer who’s passionate about lending new perspective and awareness of good causes and philanthropic organizations.

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For many living with autism spectrum disorder, the seemingly small task of visiting a house that isn’t your own can be like walking into a minefield of new noises, sights, smells, and feelings. Read more in the guest post by Paige Mitchell.

"It might seem like Boston is ignoring us or could care less about the world around him, but I promise you he IS listeni...
06/21/2025

"It might seem like Boston is ignoring us or could care less about the world around him, but I promise you he IS listening, he IS observing and when HE is ready, you will be welcomed lovingly into his arms and in those arms is the very best place.'

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Like many other kids his age, haircuts, bath time and shirts with scratchy tags… not his favorite. Boston also has Down syndrome and autism.

"At the end of the day, you are your child's best advocate. You might get pushback from family, friends, and schools, bu...
06/20/2025

"At the end of the day, you are your child's best advocate. You might get pushback from family, friends, and schools, but it doesn't matter. Stand firm, and advocate for the services your child needs."

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Meet Malachi. This driven young man overcame many difficult challenges in his early life and is now preparing to graduate high school this spring and take on the next phase of his life.

"Kindness means everything to me as parent, it is a core value that I try to instill in my children and something that m...
06/14/2025

"Kindness means everything to me as parent, it is a core value that I try to instill in my children and something that makes such a huge difference to these sweet souls we are raising."

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We received Walter’s autism diagnosis on his third birthday. Although he is considered nonverbal, it doesn’t mean he can’t communicate or express himself. Learn more about Walter’s journey in this Q&A with his mom, Cortney.

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