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Mar 23, 2023, 16:27 ET Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its update of autism's estimated prevalence among the nation's children, based on ...

Mar 06, 2023, 10:00 ET Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community

Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel...

Jan 31, 2023, 09:05 ET Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward Week Unites the NCAA Community to Make a World of Difference for People with Autism

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball teams across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing...

Jun 13, 2022, 09:00 ET Autism Speaks and HeroX Announce Innovative Winning Solutions of Autism Employment Connect Challenge

Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for people with autism and ...

May 16, 2022, 12:59 ET Autism Speaks Appoints Kelli Seely Chief Marketing Officer    

Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions for people with autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span,...

Dec 02, 2021, 14:44 ET Autism Speaks renews call for significant increase in funding for research and services to support the 2.3% of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism's estimated prevalence among the nation's children, ...

Oct 07, 2021, 08:00 ET Keith Wargo Appointed President and CEO of Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism...

Jul 07, 2021, 14:00 ET Autism Speaks Executive Val Paradiz Appointed To Federal Autism Committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., vice president of services and supports at Autism Speaks, has been ...

Apr 28, 2021, 09:00 ET Autism Speaks launches Autism Care Network to improve autism care across North America

Today, Autism Speaks announces the launch of the Autism Care Network, the first and only learning health network of its kind focused on bringing...

Mar 26, 2020, 13:05 ET CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54 children in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its biennial update of autism's estimated prevalence among the nation's children, ...

Feb 11, 2020, 08:00 ET Celebrating 15 years of progress, Autism Speaks unveils reimagined visual identity and effort to make 2020 its "Year of Kindness"

Today, Autism Speaks celebrates its 15th birthday by unveiling a reimagined visual identity and launching a commitment to make 2020 the "Year of...

Sep 19, 2019, 18:47 ET Autism Speaks applauds the passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2019

Autism Speaks applauds the final passage of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act of 2019 (Autism CARES Act...

Sep 03, 2019, 13:27 ET Autism Speaks and Lids team up for "Lids Gives" initiative, unveiling limited-edition collection of on-site embroidery for hats and caps

Lids Sports Group, the largest retail seller of hats and licensed sports product in North America, today announced a new initiative with Autism...

Apr 01, 2019, 16:00 ET Autism Speaks aims to create a more inclusive world for the 70 million people with autism through new World Autism Month efforts

During World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is inviting people around the globe to create a more inclusive world for the 70 million people with autism...

Jan 18, 2019, 13:17 ET Autism Speaks elects three business leaders to its national board

Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and their families,...

Oct 10, 2018, 07:38 ET Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala brings more than 70 top chefs to Cipriani Wall Street

More than 70 of America's most accomplished chefs created their signature appetizers, entrees and desserts Tuesday night at the Autism Speaks...

Sep 27, 2018, 20:56 ET Dave Grohl Steps Up to Headline Autism Speaks' "Into The Blue" Gala on October 4th at The Beverly Hills Hotel

Dave Grohl, frontman for the multiple Grammy award-winning band Foo Fighters – and who headlined the Autism Speaks "Blue Jean Ball" in 2013 – returns ...

Apr 26, 2018, 01:55 ET CDC estimate on autism prevalence increases 15 percent, to 1 in 59 children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released its biennial update of autism's estimated prevalence among the nation's children, ...

Apr 12, 2018, 09:00 ET Indianapolis Colts Named Title Sponsor of the 5th Annual Light Up The Blues

The Indianapolis Colts have signed on as the title sponsor for the 5th Annual Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism...

Apr 02, 2018, 12:01 ET Autism Speaks Special Report and interactive Story Mosaic create a fuller picture of autism's diversity

How much do most people know about autism? Autism Speaks commissioned a national survey on myths, misconceptions and attitudes about autism spectrum...

Mar 31, 2016, 01:05 ET Autism Speaks: CDC Update On Autism Shows Gap Between Early Concerns And Formal Evaluation Risking A Delay In Intervention For Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released its newest estimate of autism prevalence among the nation's children. The report...

Jan 14, 2016, 12:30 ET Autism Speaks Names Angela Timashenka Geiger As President And CEO

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that Angela Timashenka Geiger has been named president...

Nov 02, 2015, 01:19 ET Statement From Autism Speaks

Suzanne Wright, Autism Speaks Co-Founder and Board member, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Suzanne will take a leave of absence from her...

Aug 27, 2015, 08:30 ET Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala Will Feature 100 World-Class Chefs Celebrating the Organization's 10th Anniversary

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, brings to Los Angeles a unique...

May 01, 2015, 04:09 ET Autism Speaks Co-Founder Bob Wright To Step Down As Chairman Of The Board

Bob Wright, Co-Founder of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, will step down as Chairman of the Board of...