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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.
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 recognizes World Autism Awareness Day on April 2
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.”
 Autism Speaks rings opening bell at NASDAQ for World Autism Month
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!
 The Empire State Building lit up blue for World Autism Awareness Day
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, New York's most iconic landmark - the Empire State Building - lit up blue on April 2! Click here to see how you can celebrate World Autism Awareness Month.
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 is so important.
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.
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.
ICYMI: Recent news from Autism Speaks
Meet the community: Autism Speaks social channelss
 #LightUpWithKindness and commemorate World Autism Month by adding our filter to your profile photo! Try our Kindness filter. 
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