More Evidence that Folic Acid Reduces Autism Risk

Large study supports earlier findings that taking folic acid around conception reduces risk that a child will develop autism

Study Looks Beyond Risk of Autism in Baby Siblings

Many younger sibs of children with autism have symptoms and delays that fall short of ASD but warrant early intervention

Family Services Community Grants Application Open

The 2013 Family Services Community Grants cycle is now open! This program serves to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community.

Advocating for Mental Health Services: A Letter from our CSO

Why Autism Speaks is fighting to improve mental health services for Americans

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News

Date: January 31, 2013
It has been brought our attention that the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation is currently conducting a telemarketing campaign, whereby people More...
Date: February 15, 2013
Autism Speaks has an amazing opportunity to win $10,000 thanks to Frankel & Kershenbaum More...
Date: February 14, 2013
Many younger sibs of children with autism have symptoms and delays that fall short of ASD but warrant early intervention More...
Date: February 13, 2013
Bipartisan bills would create tax-free savings accounts for all people with disabilities More...
Date: February 13, 2013
Findings illustrate how a genetic change affects a vital brain pathway, with implications for the development of treatments More...
Date: February 12, 2013
Large study supports earlier findings that taking folic acid around conception reduces risk that a child will develop autism More...
Date: February 11, 2013
Congrats to our partners at the Ad Council for more than 70 years of remarkable PSA campaigns. More...

Research

A New Jersey mom becomes a family partner within Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network at Children's Hospital...
Autism Speaks President Elizabeth Feld and Chief Science Officer Geraldine Dawson introduce DELSIA, a new not-for-...
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Seeking to reduce the average age of diagnosis and increase access to high-quality early intervention.

Official Blog Posts

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Autism Speaks Baby Siblings Research Consortium researchers provide perspective on new findings in baby sib outcomes More...
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Our friends at MyAutismTeam compiled a list on how to keep he romance alive. This post originally appeared on Parents.com. More...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
RSVP for Autism Speaks U's February Facebook Q&A! More...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meet Kerry Magro, a content producer featured on The Autism Speaks Network More...

Family Services

Questions? Call us at 888-288-4762 or en Español 888-772-9050, or email familyservices@ More...
A tool kit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism. More...
Find therapists, doctors, schools and community resources in your area. Search by state or zip code. More...
Download the 100 Day Kit here! The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool More...

Advocacy News

Date: February 13, 2013
Bipartisan bills would create tax-free savings accounts for all people with disabilities More...
Date: February 05, 2013
Autism benefits total 0.16% of health care costs, insurance lobby had predicted 3% impact More...
Date: February 01, 2013
First step will be ABA coverage in all state health exchanges More...
Date: January 28, 2013
Autism Speaks pledges 'all available means' to change new regulation More...
Date: January 16, 2013
Judge orders Ohio to use IDEA funding for 40 hours therapy a week More...