Did you know that seven in ten autistic people will experience at least one co-occurring mental health condition? Many of these conditions—like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and OCD—can overlap with autism, making diagnosis and treatment more complex. Our Autism and Mental Health resource breaks it all down and offers strategies for support.

A parent's perspective on mental health: Dr. Arthur Westover joins Eileen Lamb on Just Another Autism Podcast to talk autism and adult psychiatry

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Westover—a psychiatrist specializing in adult autism and developmental disabilities, and a dad to a 20-year-old autistic son with intellectual disability—shares his dual perspective as a clinician and parent. He talks candidly about the challenges families face in seeking psychiatric care for autistic adults, and better training in psychiatry is urgently needed.

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Ready to hit the road - on your terms? Autism Speaks is here to help

Anxiety is the #1 reason autistic people tell us they’ve put off getting their license. Learning to Drive with Autism is a free, online course—created by autistic people, for autistic people. From finding autism-friendly driving instructors to handling distractions, traffic stress, and

Autism Speaks Learning to Drive with Autism course

other drivers who don’t follow the rules, this course offers real strategies for real challenges.

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Inside autism policy: What you need to know & how to get involved

Decisions in Washington, D.C. are shaping the future of autism research, healthcare, and services. Join Autism Speaks President & CEO Keith Wargo and a panel of advocates and experts for a free webinar to learn what’s at stake and how you can make a difference.

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