Autism Speaks

'I Am Autism' Advocacy Video Draws Controversy

Posted 11.09.2009 | Impact


The latest Autism-related controversy stems from a video, "I Am Autism," created for Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism advocacy group, report...

NIH Autism Study to Leave No Stone Unturned

David Kirby | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living


David Kirby

Now, in one of the largest, boldest studies of its kind, researchers in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Northern California will begin collecting data on many potential risk factors of autism.

Yoko Ono's "Promise" on World Autism Awareness Day

Peter Brown | Posted 05.03.2009 | Living


Peter Brown

Yoko Ono Lennon's latest feat is a fabulous mural called "PROMISE" which is being auctioned off in 67 acrylic puzzle pieces to benefit World Autism Awareness Day.

NIH Agency Head: Vaccine-Autism Research is "Legitimate"

David Kirby | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living


David Kirby

A major health official within the United States Government today endorsed more research into possible links between vaccination and autism, saying that such studies are "legitimate."

I Love Autism

Elaine Hall | Posted 03.21.2009 | Living


Elaine Hall

Is it possible to feel both anger at autism and love at the same time? To hold these seemingly opposing views side by side? I think so.

Top Federal Autism Panel Votes For Millions in Vaccine Research

David Kirby | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


David Kirby

The Inter-Agency Autism Coordinating Committee has voted to recommend earmarking millions of dollars in research funds to study the possible role of vaccines in the causation of autism.

A Reminder to Autism Speaks on Vaccine Research Promises

Kim Stagliano | Posted 12.12.2008 | Living


Kim Stagliano

God almighty, we're aware already! When your two year old can't speak, you know "the signs." We need immediate answers for the kids who are here and growing older every day.

Autism Speaks: Don't Rule Out Vaccines

David Kirby | Posted 12.11.2008 | Living


David Kirby

Is the vaccine-autism debate over? Not according to the co-founder of the largest, most mainstream, most influential autism organization in the world.