This month, our Monthly Mission Spotlight celebrates World Autism
Month right alongside you! We are lighting up the world with kindness
throughout April by connecting, leading, learning, giving and caring
with #kindness. Make your commitment to kindness at
autismspeaks.org/WAM: [link removed]

Find out all the ways we are working toward our vision for everyone
with autism to reach their full potential, this month and throughout
the year. Thank you for joining us in this commitment with your
generous support.

Increasing global understanding & acceptance of people with autism

President Biden's proclamation honors people with autism and pledges to "recommit ourselves to providing them and their families with the investment, support, and care they need to live independently, fully participate in their communities, and live fulfilling lives of dignity and opportunity."
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Autism Speaks rings opening bell at NASDAQ for World Autism

Watch here as NASDAQ highlights World Autism Month by featuring a livestream of
Autism Speaks staff and supporters during the opening bell. You might
see some familiar faces: [link removed]

Increasing early childhood screening & timely interventions

The Today Show kicks off World Autism Month with Autism Speaks sharing
early signs of autism Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Tom Frazier spoke to Hoda Kotb about autism, and why an early diagnosis
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Improving the transition to adulthood

Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare
programs for autistic teens and adults

As part of a 2019 grant award to study transition to adulthood for autistic youth, researcher Brittany Hand, Ph.D., found that a medical home model is a promising solution to improve health and well-being for adults on the spectrum: [link removed]

Ensuring access to reliable information & services throughout the
life span

Traducción al español del kit de 100 días para familias de niños pequeños con diagnóstico reciente

¡Nuestra última actualización de uno de nuestros recursos más descargados del web, nuestro kit de 100 dias, ya está disponible en español! Actualizado en 2020 con nuevas referencias y la información más reciente sobre cómo navegar los primeros 100 días después de un diagnóstico de autismo. ¿Tiene preguntas? Llame a nuestro Autism Response Team en español: 1-888-772-9050 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].


Spanish translation of 100 Day Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed
Young Children

Our latest update of one of our most-downloaded resources, our 100 Day
Kit, is now available in Spanish! Updated in 2020 with new references and the latest information on navigating the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis: [link removed]

ICYMI: Recent news from Autism Speaks

* Find all the ways you can light up with kindness during World
Autism Month: [link removed]

* Maryland legislation addresses inequities in care under Medicaid: [link removed]

* Iowa Department of Human Services addresses barriers to care for
children with autism on Medicaid: [link removed]




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