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Safety on the Spectrum™ First Responder Initiative The Safety on the Spectrum™: First Responder Program is a national effort to promote safe and equitable interactions between First Responders and the Autism Community. Leveraging a “train-the-trainer” approach, the Autism Society will impact positive change at a national level through grassroots efforts [...]
This October, we highlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), employment resources and success stories, National Bullying Prevention Month, International AAC Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Our Public Policy resources provide information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school supervision, and compliance. National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM) resources Autism Society’s NDEAM Facebook Live Event Autism Society’s Employment [...]
In this issue of Capitol Connection, find a final notice to register for the Disability Policy Seminar, news about the first-ever sensory-friendly White House Easter Egg Roll, newly introduced legislation, and important congressional hearings, and new resources to help state advocates. New alerts and sample letters are now posted on our Action Center to help [...]
In this edition of Capitol Connection, find the Autism Society’s legislative goals for the 118th Congress, a welcome letter to all Members of Congress, an update on the federal budget, and legislation reintroduced in Congress. Resources on the unwinding of Medicaid, 988 hotline implementation, and ABLE accounts are also included. New alerts and sample [...]
In this issue of Capitol Connection, find updates on legislative action as Congress works for three more weeks before August recess. Take action to educate Members of Congress about: Funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) Full funding for IDEA Supporting legislation to ban electric shocks Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action [...]
This month we celebrate Black History Month, and address inequities and health disparities within the BIPOC Autism community surrounding screening, diagnosis, and care. Additionally, our monthly resources provide information about Autism and racial facts, relationship building, and COVID-19 vaccine resources. Our Public Policy resources focus on the recent Lancet Report which offers relevant data and provides recommendations for the future [...]
In this issue of Capitol Connection, the Autism Society’s policy newsletter, updates regarding appropriations and continuing advocacy for the Build Back Better plan are included. In addition, reports on employment statistics, autism care, and autism rates are discussed. Remember, the Autism Society’s Action Center provides easy steps for advocates to educate Congress about these and other issues impacting the Autism [...]
Ways To Give Get Involved Through Giving Ways To Give Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Society works every day to measurably improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Autism. By donating today, [...]
The Autism Society of America is proud to continue our Coronavirus Information Series with a special "En Espanol" conversation about adjusting to a new normal during challenging times and meeting the needs of our Spanish speaking audience during the COVID-19 crisis. On April 29, Dr. Marlene Sotelo and Dr. Elisa Cruz-Torres discussed the most common challenging behaviors found in individuals with [...]
The Autism Society is proud to continue our Coronavirus Information series with a conversation about social connections, and how individuals and families impacted by autism can remain connected during quarantine and isolation. On April 21, Autism Society CEO Christopher Banks sat down to a conversation with Dr. Wendy Ross (Inaugural Director of Jefferson's Center for Autism and Neurodiversity) and Jennifer [...]
The Autism Society of America is proud to continue our Coronavirus Information Series by discussing the reality of psychiatric crises in our loved ones who may not be able to verbalize their feelings, including how to spot and prevent psychiatric crises during the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 16, Autism Society CEO Chris Banks sat down wit her. Bennett Leventhal, Professor of [...]
The Autism Society of America is proud to continue our Coronavirus Information Series with a conversation with Dr. Robert Naseef, a psychologist and father of a child with autism. On April 9, Dr. Naseef sat down with Christopher Banks, CEO of the Autism Society of America, to discuss what he has learned so far in dealing with autism that will [...]
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