Autism Speaks

What Drives Us

Today 1 in 31 children in the US is diagnosed with autism.*

What Makes Us Unique

Autism Speaks' effort fuel innovative research and critical lifelong supports and services.

How We Help

Autism Speaks has funded nearly $150M, primarily in scientific grants, resulting in an additional $396M of publicly-sourced autism-related funding.

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prevalence estimates are for 3 years prior to the report date (e.g. 2025 figures are from 2022)

Autism Friendly Inclusion - Leading the Way

Start Date:

Thursday, September 21, 2023

End Date:

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Location:

Virtual

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Part I: Advocating for Inclusion
Location: Zoom
Learn how to advocate for inclusion and pave the way for others. Find ways to locate inclusive organizations in your community. Discover free resources, tools, and support available through Autism Speaks.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Part II: Finding Inclusive Programs in Your Community
Location: Zoom
Hear from youth organizations, community groups, and faith communities who provide inclusive programs in your community.